Publisher's Synopsis
Normandy is the beautiful region of Northern France that is close to the English Channel. The region is well known as the landing place during the World War II D-Day battle and Normandy has a number of memorials that honor the allies who participated. Introduction to Normandy - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Caen - Caen Memorial for Peace Museum - Juno Beach Center - Abbaye-aux-Hommes - Cherbourg - Cherbourg Liberation Museum - La Cite de la Mer - Rouen - Cathedral of Notre Dame, Rouen - Museum of Art - Rue du Gros Horloge - Dieppe - Château de Dieppe - Jean Renoir Cultural Center - Dieppe's Saturday Market - Honfleur - Musee d'Art Populaire - Le Havre - Port of Le Havre - St Joseph Church - Ancient Le Havre Museum - Mont Saint Michel - Abbey - Cloisters - Bayeux - Bayeux Tapestry (Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux) - Cathedral Notre Dame de Bayeux - D-Day Beaches & Memorials - Utah Beach - Omaha Beach - Juno Beach - Sword Beach - Gold Beach - World War II Battles in Normandy - Battle of Dunkirk (Operation Dynamo) - Battle of Dieppe (Operation Jubilee) - Battle of Normandy (Operation Overlord) - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places To Eat & Drink - Places To Shop
