Tide and light transform the abbey island—stay overnight nearby to see it without day-trip crowds.
With a rich history, stunning coastline, beautiful scenery, and poignant memorials, Normandy is as impressive as it is varied.
Normandy mixes summer seaside towns with sheer cliffs, quiet valleys, and some of Europe's most moving World War II sites.
Mont Saint-Michel, Étretat's arches, and half-timbered Rouen belong on the same itinerary as Omaha Beach—allow several days and a car for flexibility.
Tide and light transform the abbey island—stay overnight nearby to see it without day-trip crowds.
A sober, well-curated museum framing 20th-century conflict—ideal context before visiting landing beaches.
American Cemetery overlooks the sand where D-Day unfolded. Combine with Pointe du Hoc or Arromanches depending on your route.
Chalk arches and needle rocks inspired Monet—walk the clifftop paths on clear days.
Flamboyant Gothic and Renaissance details make this lesser-known château a photographer's favorite.
Deauville, Trouville, and Honfleur line the Flower Coast—boardwalks, seafood, and Belle Époque architecture.
