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Dramatic coastline, charming villages, unforgettable history, and distinct local culture: See a different side of France with Moon Normandy & Brittany. Inside you’ll find:
  • Flexible itineraries for 1 to 5 days in Normandy and Brittany that can be combined into a 2-week trip, plus suggestions for easy side trips
  • Strategic advice for foodies, art lovers, history buffs, outdoor adventurers, and more
  • Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Hike the dramatic chalk cliffs of Étretat or stroll the gardens that inspired Monet's Water Lilies. Cycle the rolling hills and endless backroads to small villages and sip cider with locals at a Celtic Festoù-noz pulsing with traditional dance and music. Pay your respects at the D-Day beaches and monuments and learn about the largest military landing in history. Admire the spectacular monastery rising above the tidal plains of Mont Saint Michel and enjoy fresh seafood in Saint-Malo
  • Honest advice on where to stay, how to get around, and where to find the best regional cuisine, from creamy cheeses in Normandy to Breton galettes and cider
  • Local perspective from British expat and local expert Chris Newens
  • Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
  • Helpful resources on COVID-19 and traveling to Normandy and Brittany
  • Background information on the landscape, history, and cultural customs of each region
  • Handy tools such as a French phrasebook and tips for traveling with children or as a senior
Experience the best of Normandy and Brittany with Moon.

Exploring more of France? Try Moon Provence or Moon French Riviera.
 

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ISBN-13: 9781640495951

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Avalon Publishing

Publication Date: 04-26-2022

Pages: 496

Product Dimensions: 7.40(w) x 5.50(h) x 0.70(d)

Series: Travel Guide

Chris Newens is an award-winning British writer based out of Paris. He has very close ties to Normandy, thanks to a family home in the seaside village of Varengeville, just outside of Dieppe, and he visits the area upwards of six times a year, always passing through Rouen on the way. He has toured the Finistère region, attending little-known festivals and finding hidden tourist gems. Beyond his passion for Normandy and Brittany, Chris is also a great lover of travel and travel guides and spent his youth obsessing over countless destinations around the world, pouring over maps and guides to do so. And, indeed, while he's had experience in many different areas of the writing industry—including as a finance journalist for the New York Times and later produced copy for Australia's National Parks and Wildlife Service—travel has always been his main love.

Table of Contents

Discover Normandy & Brittany 6

11 Top Experiences 10

Planning Your Trip 20

If You Have 24

Normandy & Brittany's Best Road Trips 27

Best of Normandy & Brittany 28

Best Beaches 31

Best Places to Hike and Bike 32

Four-Day Getaway to Brittany 33

Fruits of Land and Sea 34

Giverny, Rouen, and the "Impressionist Coast" 35

Itinerary Ideas 40

Giverny 43

Rouen 48

The Seine 64

Dieppe 72

Varengeville and Veules-les Roses 81

Étretat 86

Le Havre 93

Honfleur 101

Deauville and Trouville 108

Caen, Bayeux, and the D-Day Landing Beaches 119

Itinerary Ideas 125

Caen 127

Bayeux 142

The D-Day Landing Beaches 152

Barfleur and Saint-Vaast 173

Cherbourg 183

Mont-Saint-Michel and West Cotentin 191

Itinerary Idea 193

Mont-Saint-Michel 195

Barneville-Carteret and the Côte des Îles 208

Granville 216

Saint-Malo and the North Coast 226

Itinerary Ideas 230

Saint-Malo and Dinard 231

Côte d'Émeraude 244

Paimpol and the Île-de-Bréhat 252

Côte de Granit Rose 261

Finistère 270

Itinerary Ideas 275

Roscoff 277

Brest 282

Île d'Ouessant 292

Presqu'île de Crozon 299

Quimper 309

Concarneau 317

Gulf of Morbihan 326

Itinerary Ideas 331

Lorient 333

Belle-Île and Quiberon 343

Carnac 354

Vannes and the Gulf of Morbihan 363

Guérande and La Baule 378

Nantes and Inland Brittany 387

Itinerary Ideas 392

Nantes 395

Josselin 409

Paimpont Forest 414

Rennes 421

Background 436

The Landscape 436

Plants and Animals 439

History 441

Government and Economy 446

People and Culture 448

Essentials 452

Transportation 452

Visas and Officialdom 460

Recreation 461

Festivals and Events 463

Food 464

Accommodations 466

Conduct and Customs 469

Health and Safety 469

Practical Details 470

Traveler Advice 474

Resources 477

Glossary 477

French Phrasebook 479

Suggested Reading 482

Internet Resources 483

Index 485

List of Maps 491