| Situated on the doorstep
of Paris, Higher Normandy is a popular destination among
Parisians for week-ends and many have a second home in
Normandy. But the proximity from Paris isn't enough to
justify the appeal of Normandy. The verdant countryside
called "bocage" has inspired various artists
and you will be charmed by its traditional houses and
its green fields delimited by ranges of trees and where
placid normand cows graze peacefully. Normandy has lost
none of its identity and authenticity. |
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Rouen isn't only the economic capital of
Normandy but is also a city marked by its long history
beginning in Gallo-Roman times. The past is everywhere
in this city that has kept an indefinable charm from the
old times. From Rouen, follow the flow of the Seine river
to the north. The meandering river is bound by cliffs and
fringed by small roads; at each turn the valley seems richer
and more colourful (forests of Vernon, Louviers, Brotonne...).
Rich in memories, picturesque places of interest, gastronomically
appealing, this vital artery which links Paris with the
sea is one of the biggest tourist wonders of the region. |
| Then the Seine river finally reached the
sea, flowing under the famous bridges of Tancarville and
Normandy, modern architectural masterpieces. On your right,
the industrial city of Le Havre and extending to Le Tréport
the chalk cliffs often higher than 100 meters such as the
famous rock of l'Aiguille in Etretat. On your left, the
charming village of Honfleur and the green seaside that
leads to the famous sea resort of Deauville... But these
places are already in Lower Normandy, so follow the visit
on the web page about this region! |
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www.normandy-tourism.org :
official web site of the Tourism office in both Lower and Higher
Normandy. This web site is very complete and provides information
about touristic interests thanks to a clear interactive map.
You can also find information about accomodation, transports
or gastronomy.
www.mairie-rouen.fr/gb/tourism
: official website of the city of Rouen. Discover 2000
years of history in this city where Joan of Arc was burnt,
visit the spectacular cathedral Notre-Dame or take a walk
through the Middle Age scenery of the streets of the old city.
www.deauville.org/gb :
Deauville, lady of the French coast, its most glamorous seaside
resort, symbolizes elegance, prestige and sophistication. The
city of the horse, gateway to Calvados, welcomes you to the
official Website of the tourist Office.
last update: January 26, 2001
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