Caravan sites & campsites in Normandy

With 350 miles of coastline, including the white cliffs at Etretat and the famous D-Day beaches, Normandy is an ideal destination for those looking for a unique break away. Convenient to get to, Normandy is perfect for a short stay or as a base for thoroughly discovering this enchanting region.

Normandy boasts picturesque villages, beautiful countryside, cathedral cities like Rouen and of course some of the most famous historical sites in Europe.

Visits to the D-Day landing beaches are a must, as is a day trip to the Benedictine abbey of Mont St Michel, perched on top of a 160ft granite rock.

A visit to the town of Bayeux to see the beautiful Bayeux tapestry depicting the 1066 conquest of England is also highly recommended.

Major towns and cities

• Rouen – in the heart of Normandy and home to many historical landmarks
• Caen – founded in the 11th century by William the Conqueror
• Bayeux – a medieval town with cobbled streets, famous for its cathedral and tapestry
• Camembert – traditional and picturesque village, famous for its cheese
• Cherbourg - important port and home to the excellent Cite de la Mer museum
• Etretat - pretty seaside resort with stunning alabaster cliffs, immortalised by Monet

Regional attractions

• Monet’s House and Gardens – beautiful gardens that inspired the impressionist’s most famous works
• Museum of the Battle of Normandy – details and accounts of the famous battle
• Palais de la Benedictine – housing a historical distillery and museum
• Rue du Gros-Horloge – an ancient cathedral, market place and astronomical clock tower
• Mont St Michel - one of France's unmissable sights, best approached on foot from the new visitor centre.