Rouen: Gateway to Normandy

Rouen: Gateway to Normandy

by | Jan 22, 2019 | Normandy

If you are heading north from Paris to Normandy, you shouldn’t miss the historic and charming city of Rouen (pronounced Roo-on, with a nasal n.) This mid-sized town sits on the Seine River. Rouen is crisscrossed with medieval streets, dotted with half-timbered houses,...
Northern France: The Inland Tour

Northern France: The Inland Tour

by | Feb 13, 2018 | Blog, Normandy

If you read last week’s post, part one on Northern France, you saw highlights of the Opal Coast, the north coast of France facing the English Channel. But there are also unforgettable places to lure you inland. There will certainly be a few surprises, too. One of the...
The Northern Tip: Beach Tour

The Northern Tip: Beach Tour

by | Jan 31, 2018 | Normandy, Blog

Ever wonder what lies at the northern tip of France? If you’re in Paris, keep heading north until you reach a region called Hauts-de-France, or simply, northern France, just east of Normandy. This area used to be two regions, Nord-Pas-de-Calais (close to the English...