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The question has been divisive for centuries: is Mont-Saint-Michel Breton or Norman? However, history, geography, and culture leave no doubt: the Mont is indeed Norman. Located in the Manche department, built with stone from the Chausey Islands and never claimed by the Dukes of Brittany, it is the jewel of Normandy and one of the most powerful symbols of its heritage. That said, even though the mount is in Normandy, it is located between two fascinating regions to discover: Normandy and Brittany.
Do you dream of discovering this legendary rock perched between the sky and the sea? Visiting Mont-Saint-Michel in one day is entirely possible, with a little organization. In this comprehensive guide, I explain how to plan your day: the best times to visit, the most enjoyable itineraries, and all the tips you need to avoid the crowds and enjoy this unique place.
Fancy a 7-day trip to Lower Normandy? This itinerary takes you from Honfleur to Deauville and Trouville, via Suisse Normande, Caen and the D-Day beaches, before ending in Bayeux and culminating in the majestic Mont-Saint-Michel. A program that strikes a balance between heritage, nature and remembrance.
Throughout history, there have been some very ingenious people who have invented lots of things. Louis Guillaume PERREAUX is one of them. A true genius, he came up with a host of mechanisms and inventions, including the most famous: the motorcycle. Or rather, the “motorized velocipede”. It was in Normandy in 1868, and here's his story.
Caen, population 106,000, is the city of William the Conqueror and the love of his life, Queen Matilda. They are both buried here. A city of students and a port, which is often overlooked, Caen lends itself perfectly to a voyage of discovery, with its narrow medieval streets, grand monuments and culinary delights just a stone's throw from the Normandy landing beaches. Check out my (inevitably subjective!) ranking of Caen's 7 wonders (and a few more, in fact!), and places to discover in Caen la Mer, to help you plan your stay.
On June 6, 1944, the Normandy Landings began. It went down in history as DDAY, the largest amphibious operation in the history of mankind. Its code name "Overlord" began to emerge well before D-Day, with the idea of seeing the Allies land in Normandy. Months, if not years, of preparation went into making the event a success. Discover this story, in which espionage plays a key role, with Monsieur de France.
The Normandy landings took place on June 6, 1944. What to see? What to visit in Normandy? Here are the sites. #DDay #Normandy #DDAY80
It may be Normandy's least-known department, but Orne is beautiful! From the historic villages of the Perche to the old streets of Alençon, from the fields of apple blossom of the Pays d'Auge to the forest of Ecouves or the springs of Bagnoles de l'Orne, the Orne is a discreet department to visit if you love nature and rural heritage or small towns with character. Orne is the discreet, gourmet part of Normandy, and well worth a visit.
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Basse Normandie / Normandy
Escalopes with cream : a simple Normandy delight
Jérôme Prod'homme
The simplest recipes are sometimes the best. Thanks to Monsieur de France, let's revise our Normandy classics and discover the recipe for escalopes "à la Normande", i.e. with cream... Good Normandy cream to sublimate veal or turkey escalopes. It's easy to make and just delicious.
It is one of these treasures of France that Monsieur de France likes to show you: the castle of Carrouges. Located in the Orne, in Normandy, it is an original castle in two ways: it is located in a valley, which is rare for a castle that comes from the Middle Ages, and it is made of red bricks. A castle that is full of history and legends since the one who built it is the lord of Carrouges whose story is told in the movie "The Last Duel" by Ridley Scott... Quickly ! Direction Normandy!
