NORMANDY (France)

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Just across the Channel from London and not very far from Paris, you will find the welcoming region of Normandy with its varied coastline and rich countryside. 600 kilometers of contrasting seaside with cliffs, pebbly coves and long stretches of golden sands make it an attractive destination for the holidaymaker.

Normandy is famous for the D-Day landings on its long beaches and for its busy Channel ports and elegant resorts. From Dieppe to Le Havre the coast is named after its alabaster coloured cliffs. West of Le Havre are a number of smart resorts and sandy beaches, then the beaches of the D-Day landings give way to the wilder sandy beaches of the Cherbourg peninsular ending in the Bay of Le Mont St Michel.

The Seine from Le Havre to Rouen and beyond flows through attractive countryside with some interesting sights along the way. Inland are extensive orchards and a half-timbered farms producing delicious cider, Calvados, and cheeses - including Camembert. This is an easily accessed part of France with a recent and older history to explore and a cuisine to enjoy.

Inland, magnificent forests, tranquil streams flowing lazily through rich agricultural countryside and apple orchards are the hallmark of this sedate and fruit producing region.

There are family resorts along the Cherbourg peninsula and the whole coastline are warmed by the Gulf Stream. Deauville, Trouville, and Cabourg are well established and desirable seaside places.

Excursions include the Cider Road and the Cheese Road. And if the pace is too fast by car, you can hire a horse drawn carriage. In every corner, you will discover hidden treasures : the pretty harbor of Honfleur, the Bayeux Tapestry, William the Conqueror's birthplace at Falaise, the basilica at Lisieux dedicated to Saint Theresa, Claude Monet's treasured garden at Giverny, and the world-famous Mont Saint Michel, with its breathtaking views from the ramparts.

Normandy is a rich gastronomic area with its fresh fish ("when Dover soles cross the Channel, they arrive in Dieppe") and shellfish, duck, cream and, of course, the famous Calvados and cheeses like Camenbert, Livarot, and Pont l'Evêque.