| The Normandy region in France is an especially | | | | train ride away from Paris. You will see first hand the |
| beautiful location that is rich in natural beauty and | | | | water lilies that inspired the painter. You can roam |
| splendor. It is a historically significant area and has lots | | | | around the beautiful garden that inspired Monet over |
| of beautiful buildings and gardens that you can visit. | | | | and over again. |
| This naturally beautiful area is also rich in culture and | | | | The four largest urban areas in Normandy are Rouen, |
| heritage hence you will be able to catch a glimpse of | | | | Caen, Le Havre and Cherbourg. It is simple to arrange |
| the rich history that makes France so very attractive. | | | | a car hire service in any of these cities as well as |
| You can start by visiting the Mont Saint Michel. This is | | | | many other locations throughout Normandy. A rental |
| located on the Brittany/Normandy border. The | | | | car is a great asset when touring Normandy. Make |
| structure of the abbey on Mont Saint Michel has | | | | sure to choose the right type of car for your trip. |
| gone on to become iconic in northern France. The | | | | Consider all passenger and luggage requirements. |
| entire structure rises out of a flat sandy island that is | | | | If you want to experience the art and culture of |
| connected to the mainland by a causeway. It is | | | | Normandy, you have to visit Rouen. At the heart of |
| considered to be one of the western world wonders | | | | the city's attractions is the Gothic cathedral of Rouen. |
| and it is famous all over the world. | | | | This cathedral was one of the Monet's favorite |
| You can then visit the Normandy American Cemetery | | | | subjects. Even though it was bombed during WWII, it |
| Memorial, which was built to honor the memories of | | | | now stands beautifully restored. |
| the American soldiers who died in WWII. It is located | | | | If you are a person whose heart is after |
| on a cliff in Colleville sur-Mer and overlooks the | | | | gastronomical delights, you will enjoy Dieppe. It is an |
| Omaha Beach. This beach was one of the main | | | | old and busy port that is famous for its Herring |
| landing beaches during the Normandy Invasion. | | | | festival and seafood. You will love the fresh fish and |
| World famous and immortal painter Monet is still | | | | scallops that are brought in everyday. There are |
| remembered for the beautiful landscape paintings | | | | many more places to visit like the old port at |
| that he has given us. He was also a connoisseur of | | | | Honfleur, Trouville and the Cider route. |
| landscapes in the real world and surrounded himself | | | | Normandy is an excellent place to go for a holiday at |
| with one of the most beautiful gardens in France. | | | | any time of the year. This splendid region of France |
| This garden in located in Giverny and is just an hour's | | | | never fails to impress. |