Normandy of France: make a journey to the present Middle Ages!

The Normandy of France is one of the most reserved,fabulous and romantic corners of this country. Buying tourist trips to these places, many travelers hope to see the eighth wonder of the world - the amazing abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel, visit the "city of one hundred bells" of Rouen and the birthplace of Joan of Arc, restore health and recharge your life energy in the balneological resorts of the region. And, of course, visiting the cities of Normandy (France), every visitor can enjoy the original dishes and delicacies from seafood.

Unique landscapes

All Alabaster Coast covered with snow-whitecliffs hanging over pebble beaches and the sea. For example, Etretat, where the picturesque ports, like Feccan, are the palace of Benedictine. Marshes, rocks and sandy plains occupied the entire space from the Cotentin peninsula to all the famous Mont-Saint-Michel. The Normandy of France also has beautiful natural parks, for example in the department of Orne. It was the landscapes of all these places that once inspired Maupassant, Monet, Buden, Proust, fascinated Pissarro and Sisley.

Where does this name come from?

So the region was named after the Normans orVikings, settled here in the early 5th century. The city of Rouen was chosen as the capital of an independent duchy. The leader of the Normans was the first to assume the title of Duke of Normandy. The Normandy of France became an immediate part of the Anglo-Norman state in the sixth century. For all its history, these places have repeatedly passed under the rule of England, because this region is the most northern and close to its border.

What is the region famous for?

Normandy (France), whose map is quitesmall, - a real paradise for gourmets and those who just love to eat deliciously. Every year in Rouen "Belly Festival" is held, where you can find absolutely all products produced in Upper Normandy. Marine delicacies are famous for the banks of La Manche, in Dieppe there is a herring festival where you can taste fresh fish cooked on a barbecue. The main sauce used for cooking Norman dishes is cream. It prepares mussels, escalope in Normandy and other dishes. What must I try? Country food: cheese Pei D'Auge (donut, camembert, pon-l'veque), virgin sausages, cinnamon scar, Norman butter. In the region grows a lot of apple trees, so the kitchen is rich in apple pies. Local people like to cook calvados, cider.

Entertainment

Here they know how to have fun. Theatrical and musical performances within the framework of the Autumn Festival take place absolutely in all cities of the region.

Creative thought of local residents knows no boundaries,and even world-famous stars gather every year at the Festival of American Cinema in Deauville. In the Evre, the jazz festival "Vortex of Sound" and the Rock Festival are held. But do not think that Normandy is a place of constant violent festivities! Here you can have fun in the family circle. For example, go to the Claire Zoological Park, visit the Moutier Forest Gardens, and the stunning Zarza Zoo, which is the most beautiful in all of France. Do not leave indifferent children or adults, the park "Festiland." Arriving in Cherbourg, you can get on an interactive trip across the ocean in the Sea Museum. Normandy of France will amaze every tourist with its medieval extravagance. Have a nice trip!