Places not to miss during your stay in Normandy

Majestic on its rocky islet and surrounded by a magnificent bay, it deserves its nickname of "wonder of the West". A masterpiece of medieval architecture, Mont-Saint-Michel has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. Every year, millions of visitors flock to the site. In fact, it is one of the most visited sites in France. Tourists come for the monument, but also for the bay and its high tides, the largest in continental Europe. A unique spectacle.

Claude Monet 's gardens have been open to the public since 1980, following a series of renovations, and are visited by 500,000 people a year. There are two of them: the Clos Normand, with flowers and plants arranged simply by colour, and the Japanese-inspired water garden, with its pond decorated with water lilies. The artist has taken his ideas to the extreme, choosing plants from the Land of the Rising Sun: bamboo, ginkgo biloba and more. There are some superb bridges to discover. The most beautiful is the one covered in wisteria.

A source of inspiration for the greatest French painters, these cliffs, with their layers of white chalk, are world-famous. Located on the Côte d'Albâtre, they stretch for 140 km. This incredibly beautiful site, with its unique shapes sculpted byerosion, has been designated a Grand Site de France. There are paths along the coast to admire this natural wonder. There are also other options: observe them from the top, on a boat trip or from theAmont cliff.

They are among the most important sites in Normandy and France. These places of remembrance allow us to step back in time and relive one of the most glorious and moving stories of the 20th century. Chosen as the site of the Allied landings in June 1944, these beaches were the scene of confrontations that left their mark on world history. They lie between the Côte de Nacre and the Cotentin peninsula, and guided tours allow you to explore them, discovering in greater detail all the historical elements behind them.

The Mortain waterfalls are a must-see in the La Manche département. A place to recharge your batteries while enjoying the lush greenery and clear waters of the waterfalls.

The big waterfall: 25 m high, the highest in Normandy. There's plenty of room for a bench not far from it. Visitors can enjoy picnics or read a book with the sound of the water in the background - nothing could be more marvellous!

The small waterfall: not impressive for its size, but a firm favourite with hikers. The guided excursions are enlivened by tales and legends, making them unforgettable.