Normandy has miles of beautiful coastline, and is linked with many important events in British History. It is also famous for its gastronomy and is an ideal destination for younger school groups.
- Arromanches
Visit the Landings Museum and 360˚ cinema which tell the story of the D-Day Landings in 1944. - Bayeux
Home of the famous Bayeux Tapestry which recounts the story of the Norman Conquest. It has a busy market on a Wednesday and the Battle of Normandy Memorial Museum. You may choose to have a guided tour in English by little train. There is also Drakkar chocolate factory here which you can tour. - Biscuiterie Cormier
Manufacturer of traditional butter biscuits. - Caen
We would recommend a visit to the Caen Memorial and Peace Museum, telling the story of WWII. A guided tour of the city is also possible. - Calvados Production
Visit Chateau de Breuil for a guided tour to learn about the production of Calvados. - Cité de la Mer
Located in Cherbourg and dedicated to deep sea exploration. You can walk through the largest submarine open to visitors. - Deauville
A chic seaside resort with a famous boardwalk, Les Planches. - Ferme de la Sapinière
Produce apple juice, cider and calvados. Tour the apple orchards , then see how the fruit is pressed and fermented. - Ferme des Patis
A working farm where you can view the manufacturer of various farm products, and make your own butter. - Festyland
A theme park about the history of Normandy. - Honfleur
Made famous by the French Impressionist movement and still maintaining its picturesque harbour and streets. - Isigny Ste Mère Cheese Factory
Tour the workshops to see how their famous cheese is turned from milk to cream and cheeses and enjoy a tasting. - Landing Beaches
Visit the beaches of Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha and Utah. We can arrange for a guided tour. - Mont St Michel
A UNESCO World Heritage Site. - Port en Bessin
Discover the world of a traditional port, with a guided tour of the fishing harbour. A number of themed tours are available. - Rouen
A guided tour of this historical city will help you discover more about Joan of Arc and visit the famous Cathedral. - Souterroscope
An underground sound and light show. - Villedieu les Poêles Bell Foundry
Offer guided tours of their traditional workshop, where bronze is melted in furnaces and poured into moulds. Your guide will explain how the chime of the bell is created and how the wooden tracks move pieces weighing several tons. - William the Conqueror's Castle
In Falaise, now housing an audio-visual exhibition about his life.
