As vaccination efforts progress and travel begins to rebound, now is a great time to plan your next getaway. If you’re seeking inspiration, take a visual journey through Normandy — a region where dramatic coastline, medieval towns and poignant history combine to create unforgettable experiences.
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Étretat is famed for its towering chalk cliffs, including three natural arches and a pointed rock formation rising about 230 feet above the sea. The dramatic coastline attracts photographers, walkers and geology enthusiasts alike. -
Honfleur charms visitors with its picturesque old port, cobbled streets and slate-fronted houses that have long inspired painters. Don’t miss Sainte-Catherine’s Church, the largest wooden church in France, with its distinctive twin bell towers.
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Mont Saint-Michel, the iconic tidal island on the border of Normandy and Brittany, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its abbey crowns a rocky islet and has drawn pilgrims and visitors for centuries, offering dramatic views at high and low tide.
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Rouen, Normandy’s historic and cultural center on the Seine, offers museums, half-timbered houses and Gothic architecture. Explore sites tied to Joan of Arc and wander streets where centuries of French history are visible at every turn.
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The Gros-Horloge is one of Europe’s oldest working astronomical clocks. Set within a Renaissance arch in Rouen, it remains a striking symbol of the city’s medieval legacy and craftsmanship.
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The Normandy American Cemetery at Omaha Beach commemorates the sacrifices of Allied forces during the D-Day landings. Laid out on cliffs overlooking the sea, the cemetery and its memorial are solemn, powerful reminders of the region’s wartime history.
