Normandy, history and the sea
From the abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel to the cliffs of Étretat, from the D-Day beaches to the harbours that gave birth to Impressionism, Normandy unfolds a coastline of memory and light, all within easy reach of Paris.
From the first idea to the final evening, we compose your journey by hand, and stay reachable at every moment.
Around Normandy
Mont-Saint-Michel
The abbey island rising from its vast bay, a marvel of the medieval West.
Étretat
Dramatic white chalk cliffs and natural arches above the Channel.
Honfleur
A picturesque harbour of slate-fronted houses, cradle of Impressionism.
Deauville
The elegant seaside resort, with its boardwalk, villas and racecourse.
D-Day Landing Beaches
Omaha, Utah and the landing beaches, places of memory of June 1944.
Rouen
A city of a hundred spires, its gothic cathedral and half-timbered streets.
The seaside manor
Normandy at its best is a private manor or grand villa of your own by the sea: a dedicated chef, calvados by the fire, oysters fresh from the morning market. We hand-pick the address, arrange a private historian for the landing beaches and a chauffeur, and turn a few days on the coast into a stay where everything is taken care of.
Where history meets the sea
From William the Conqueror to the June 1944 landings, Normandy has shaped the history of Europe. Its bocage, its abbeys and its beaches carry the memory of a thousand years.
Cider and Camembert, oysters and grey shrimp, the changing skies that inspired Monet, Normandy blends a maritime soul with a true French art of living.
Each season, a different coast
- April–JuneSpring light, blossoming orchards and quiet beaches.
- July–AugustThe seaside in full swing, festivals and long luminous evenings.
- September–OctoberSoft light, the cider harvest and golden coastal walks.
“Normandy, where the sea writes history.”
Normandy in images
