Hidden places in Normandy

The granite outcrop reaches 118 meters above the Rouvre Valley, allowing observation of the regional fields and forests.

The Romanesque abbey built in the 11th century contains a garden with geometric patterns and historical stone sculptures on the exterior wall.

A botanical garden established on the grounds of a former military fortress with collections of plants from four continents and harbor views.

The church was built in the Gothic style during the 14th century. The interior contains medieval statues and the original stained glass windows.

This residence from the 17th century stands in a garden with symmetrical paths, flowerbeds and shaped topiary reflecting French garden design.

A coastal village with stone houses from medieval times. The harbor hosts a traditional fishing fleet.

A 90,000-hectare protected area with oak and beech forests, river lowlands, marshland and apple plantations along the Seine.

A 12th century Romanesque church building with cloister. The building complex displays Norman architecture.

The largest beech forest in Normandy covers 10700 hectares with marked trails and houses local wildlife species.

Medieval water mill from the 12th century located on the Seine riverbank. The building houses a cultural center for artists and musicians.

Medieval manor from the 15th century with original timber frames and a French garden with old trees.

Rocky beach between 80-meter chalk cliffs with views of the English Channel and local bird populations.

This Romanesque chapel from the 11th century contains medieval wall paintings. It stands in a forest area next to the old abbey.

The 16th century castle combines timber framing with glazed bricks and features a water-filled moat surrounding the building.

A 12th century castle with a collection of over 500 tree species in its historical arboretum.

The pink country house contains original furniture and two gardens with water lilies that the painter depicted in his works.

The castle displays a facade with geometric patterns made of red bricks and white limestone blocks.

This religious complex was built in the 12th century. The Romanesque architecture is visible in the stone walls and arches. The buildings surround a monastic garden.

The chapel is located on a 110-meter hill. From there one can see the harbor of Honfleur and where the Seine flows into the sea.

The garden contains 70 contemporary sculptures in a 7-hectare park next to a 17th century castle.

The museum displays over 200 ivory carvings from different periods arranged in chronological order.

This granite structure was built in 1835 and reaches a height of 75 meters. A spiral staircase with 365 steps leads to the observation platform overlooking the English Channel.

A 20-hectare nature reserve with marked paths through marshes and ponds featuring local flora and fauna.

The 18th-century castle contains original preserved furniture and a collection of historical tapestries.

The 12th century chapel stands among the remains of the Cistercian abbey within a forest area.

The 16th century manor features a French garden with rare plant species.

The museum displays maritime art, 19th century ivory carvings and regional archaeological discoveries.

The 12th century fortress contains moats, defense towers and medieval tapestries.

German World War II defense position containing four 150mm artillery guns and a reinforced concrete fire control post.

19th century industrial building with distillery, museum and art collection in mixed Gothic and Renaissance architecture.

The defense tower stands on an island and was built between 1694 and 1695 according to Vauban plans. It monitored the bay.

This public park spans 13 hectares and contains a Renaissance castle. The grounds present 1500 animals of different species in landscaped gardens.