Upper Normandy, Administrative region in northern France
Upper Normandy is a region in northern France covering two departments, Seine-Maritime and Eure, with Rouen serving as its administrative center. The Seine River runs through the area, connecting inland towns to the Atlantic coast and major ports.
This area became an official administrative region in 1960 with its own distinct boundaries and governance. It maintained this separate status for more than 50 years before merging with its neighboring Lower Normandy region in 2016.
Maritime traditions run deep here, visible in working ports like Le Havre and Dieppe where fishing boats and cargo vessels shape daily rhythms. Local customs and festivals reflect centuries of connection to the sea and trade routes.
The region connects easily to Paris through electric trains and major highways, making it straightforward to reach by car or rail. Ports and regional airports provide additional entry points for visitors arriving from other directions.
The region is home to major industrial facilities including nuclear power plants near Dieppe and large automobile factories in Cléon and Sandouville. These plants form the economic backbone and shape employment and development across the area.
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