Upper Normandy, France tourist information

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Upper Normandy is found on the north/north-west coast of France. The capital of the region is Rouen. Highlights of the region include:

- The Alabaster Coast, high chalky cliffs - see Etretat and Fécamp - dominate the coastline of the region, along with the major ports of Dieppe and Le Havre. The inlets from these cliffs house some pleasant, 'sophisticated' little towns full of yachts and casinos.

- Rouen has an attractive medieval centre (although it was almost completely rebuilt after WWII, when the town was largely destroyed). The highlight of a visit to Rouen is the Cathedral, famously painted 30 times by Monet and a masterpiece of gothic architecture:

Rouen Cathedral (painted by Monet)

- Richard the Lionheart's Chateau Gaillard above the village of Les Andelys

- the abbey at Jumieges

- Gardens at Giverny, Monet's garden, meticulously preserved to look like those oh so famous paintings.

- the interior town at Evreux also deserves a visit if you are passing

 

Most Beautiful Villages

LYONS-LA-FORET - 30 km E of Rouen Lyons la Foret

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