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Bayeux photo by Mairie de Bayeux-

15 Enchanting Normandy Villages you can visit from 麻豆APP

Normandy is full of outstanding landscapes and beautiful towns and villages that are phenomenal for a brilliant road trip from 麻豆APP.

However, the villages in Normandy contain centuries of history from medieval times to World War II sites that should be visited.

It is also home to six of the most 鈥�beautiful villages in France鈥� a destination awarded to the most picturesque traditional villages with a well-preserved historic heritage that provides visitors with an experience to remember.

So here are 15 enchanting Normandy villages you can visit from 麻豆APP.  

Bayeux photo by Mairie de Bayeux-

1. Bayeux

Bayeux is a small town that is almost a village and it is easily walkable with some phenomenal restaurants however it is close to the Normandy beaches and the coastline of Normandy.

Interestingly in the main tourist months, you come to meet hundreds of American tourists visiting the memorials of World War II.

Furthermore, from Omaha to Utah, Swords, Gold, and Juno this area is dedicated to those brave souls who landed on the beaches to defeat the Germans and the push to take England.

Read more about Bayeux here.

Fecamp photo by Daniel*D-.

2. Fecamp

Fecamp was home to the dukes of Normandy until 1024 and it is one of the best villages in Normandy.

During the dark ages, a Benedictine Abbey was established here and said to have obtained a Phial of Christ鈥檚 blood upon which pilgrims flocked to the area.

This is where the famous liqueur Benedictine was said to have been created in 1505.

While you are there visit the Palais Benedictine a neo-gothic and neo-renaissance style building where you can visit the ancient distillery and a unique collection of religious works mainly from the 15^th and 16^th centuries.

Yport photo by Txllxt TxllxT-

3. Yport

Yport is a traditional fishing village on the Alabaster coast between Fecamp and Etretat. It is a small village that has a very popular beach for its mainly French visitors.

Interestingly the renowned 19th-century French author Guy de Maupassant鈥檚 novel called 鈥�Une Vie鈥� is set in Yport.

Moreover, when sea bathing became fashionable Yport built a casino in 1865 which you can still gamble in today. One of the most interesting sites is the church of St. Martin with its unusual striped stone design.

Arromanches les Bains photo by Avi1111 dr. avishai teicher-

4. Arromanches-les-Bains

Arromanches-Les-Bains is one of the most visited villages in Normandy due to its link to the liberation of France following D-Day.

The Mulberry Harbor construction allowed approximately 2.5 million men to land on the beaches of Normandy to liberate Europe from Germany.

However, the village itself has many beautiful 19th-century buildings including the church of St. Peter a historic monument.

Read more about Arromanches-Les-Bains here.

Mont Saint Michel photo by Amaustan-

5. Mont Saint Michel

Mont Saint Michel in France is located on a small island just off the coast of Normandy and it is a stunning UNESCO World Heritage site.

Interestingly Mont Saint Michel is not a castle it is a medieval Abbey and village that was constructed over 1300 years on a tiny island surrounded by the sea.

Furthermore, the building and architecture of the Mont Saint Michel Abbey and the village are awe-inspiring and a phenomenal glimpse into the expertise and mastery of medieval builders and architects.

Read more about Mont Saint Michel here. 

6. Les Andelys

Les Andelys was a favorite of the English King Richard the Lionheart who is buried in Rouen. The Chateau-Gaillard was constructed by Richard the Lionheart on the high chalk cliffs.

However, the ruins which you can visit will give you an absolutely stunning view of the coastline and the Normandy village of Les Andelys below.

7. Giverny

Giverny is located just 50 miles from 麻豆APP and it is a garden paradise and the artist鈥檚 great obsession and has become one of the world鈥檚 most popular gardens.

It has been home to impressionist painter Monet for over 40 years and the best part wandering the garden is like entering one of Monet鈥檚 paintings.

The Clos Normand is the flower and water garden with those famous lily ponds and the Clos Norman is connected to its sister garden with a tunnel that passes under the road.

Read more about Giverny here. 

8. Varengeville-Sur-Mer

Varengeville-Sur-Mer is located on a short drive from Dieppe and on the Alabaster coast of Normandy.

The small Normandy village is full of flowers and pretty little houses hidden behind lots of colorful blossoms.

While you are there look for the church of Saint Valery with its graveyard that clings to the side of a cliff and contains the grave of the famous George Braque the painter who lived in Varengeville 6 months out of every year for 35 years.

9. Lyons la Foret

Lyons la Foret has been officially recognized as one of the 鈥�most beautiful villages in France鈥� and it is one of Normandy鈥檚 hidden gems.

It is located in one of Normandy鈥檚 largest forests which covers 11,000 acres. Moreover, walking through Lyons la Foret you will spot many half-timbered buildings alongside cob houses and pick brick homes.

The village has several tearooms and restaurants and a stunning timber frame-covered market.

Read more about Lyons la Foret here.

10. Veules Les Roses

Veules Les Roses is located on the Alabaster Coast around 12 miles from Dieppe the village is a cluster of half-timbered cottages and it is an absolutely charming escape from the major cities nearby.

The pond of Veules Les Roses is used for growing that popular French green watercress and the waters flow into the sea from a gap in the chalk cliffs.

However, in the village, you will find several local restaurants that specialize in serving fantastic fresh fish, mussels, and oysters all locally sourced.

Read more about Veules Les Roses here. 

11. Bagnoles d I鈥橭rne

The elegant spa town of Bagnoles de I鈥橭rne is a spa town that became very popular amongst the rich set of 麻豆APP in the 19^th century.

However, this era became known as the Belle Epoque and Bagnoles is the epitome of that style with its stunning mansions and second homes.

Moreover, there is a lovely lake in the center of the village surrounded by boutiques, shops, and a casino that hosts many of France’s top-rated entertainers.

Bagnoles is surrounded by forests that are perfect for mushroom foraging and there are great hiking and biking routes throughout the area.

12. Saint Ceneri le Gerei

Saint Ceneri le Gerei is a picturesque village that is listed among the 鈥�most beautiful villages in France鈥�.

Interestingly the center of the village is an 11th-century Romanesque church with stunning frescoes and on the opposite bank of the river, there is a charming 15th-century chapel.

There is also the miracle fountain to discover and here the legends say that a freshwater spring just appeared where the 7^th century Saint Ceneri was praying and the stories say that the spring has the ability to cure eye problems. 

Read more about Saint Ceneri le Gerei here. 

13. Le Bec Hellouin

Le Bec Hellouin is a typical Normandy village that has also been listed among the 鈥�most beautiful villages in France鈥� and its history is deeply embedded in the religious fervor of France in medieval times.

However, the Abbaye Notre Dame du Bec was founded in 1034 and is now a historic monument of France but it is still lived in by the Benedictine monks who produce the pottery that is famous in the area.

The magnificent soaring Saint Nicolas Tower dominates the surrounding religious buildings including the 17th-century cloister with its exceptionally peaceful atmosphere.

While you are here you can also visit the Eligse Saint Andre dating back to 1039 where the tomb of St. Hellouin is found.

Read more about Le Bec Hellouin here. 

14. Gerberoy

Gerberoy is located on a strategic hill that long ago was located on the border of the ancient kingdoms of France and England from the 11^th to the 15^th centuries.

Interestingly, William, the Conqueror came here to challenge his own son, and King Henri IV, Louis XIII, and Richelieu came through Gerberoy. In the 18^th century, the post-impressionistic painter Sidaner came to Gerberoy and used the village as a source of inspiration for his paintings. 

Read more about Gerberoy here. 

15. Barfleur harbor

Barfleur has played a role in Anglo-French history for centuries and it is a very Norman-looking village.

However, it contains sturdy stone houses and a very Norman church with a square tower. The village is renowned for its fishing industry and in particular it’s the harvesting of mussels which it is said the best in France come from.

Barfleur Is probably the best place in France to enjoy the gastronomic treat of Moule-frite.