Things to do in Normandy

Visit Bayeux

Head 10km inland from the coast and you will find the fascinating town of Bayeux where you can wander its cobbled streets and discover all of the great things to do there.

Mostly famous for the Bayeux Tapestry, a 70 metre long and 50cm wide wall-hanging showing the events leading up to William the Conqueror seizing England in 1066, Bayeux also has its own Notre-Dame Cathedral which was consecrated in 1077 and was the original home of the tapestry before it was moved.

Once you have taken in some of Bayeux’s history, discover the town from a different perspective with a walk or bike ride along the River Aure. A trip along the trail will give you the opportunity to see old restored mills and wash houses from years gone by.

Mont-Saint-Michel

A trip to Normandy is not complete without setting your eyes on Mont-Saint-Michel, an ancient UNESCO World Heritage site set on a granite island. This 8th century monastery is one of France’s most recognisable landmarks and can be spotted from miles around, so you won’t be able to miss it!

Although the mount has been of religious importance since 708, the abbey was not built until the 10th century and has been a place of pilgrimage ever since. To get to the top you will need to walk up the steep, winding street which is now lined with shops, restaurants and museums, but you will be rewarded with amazing views when you reach the end.

With a stunning coastline, picture perfect towns and villages, and plenty of history to uncover, there are so many things to do in Normandy that it must be time for you to take a trip here to see it for yourself. So book your Dover to Calais crossing today and start planning your French adventure.