DK Travel : Normandy : Places of interest

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Sea Trips

Cruise on a traditional ship (Les Vieux Gréements) under full sail, visit the fortifications in Cherbourg harbour, or take the Jolie France from Granville for a picnic day on Chausey’s Grand-Île.
Sées

A bishopric since the 4th century, Sées has its fair share of religious buildings: a Gothic cathedral with a very fine interior, a former Bishop’s Palace and an abbey.
Sightseeing

Children under six can visit many sights free; tickets for under-12s are usually reduced-price.
St-Céneri-le-Gérei

This ravishing village has a memorable setting. Crowned by a fine Romanesque church, its stone houses overlook the gentle River Sarthe as it flows around a rocky promontory on the edge of the Alpes Mancelles.
St-Céneri-leGérei

Not just pretty but officially so (listed as one of France’s top 100), this small stone village above the River Sarthe is a little gem which has inspired generations of artists.
St-Fraimbault

Saint-Fraimbault is a true village fleurie . Each spring, 100,000 flowers swamp the village in colour as villagers try to outdo each other’s displays. It all culminates in a mid-August festival.
St-Germain-des-Vaux

This tiny, tranquil village offers the perfect lunch stop – at Le Moulin à Vent (see Le Moulin à Vent, St-Germain-des-Vaux).
St-Valéry-en-Caux

Encircled by high cliffs, this fishing village as well as child-friendly seaside resort occupies a charming spot on the Côte d’Albâtre, where tranquil Pays de Caux countryside meets beach, boats and bikinis. It is graced by the Maison Henri IV, a fine, timber-framed Renaissance house on the quay.
Tourist Trains

A painless way to see the sights, these trains run through various town centres. Details from tourist offices.
Trains

Under-fours travel free; four-to-12s, half-price.