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Ferries to Normandy
Schedules Overview
You can book a ferry to Normandy with LD
Lines, from Portsmouth or Newhaven to Le
Havre.
Alternatively, book ferries to Normandy with
LD Lines' sister company, Transmanche
Ferries, who operate the route from Newhaven
to Dieppe.
Brittany Ferries also offer ferries to
Normandy, from Portsmouth to Caen, Cherbourg
and St. Malo, and from Poole to Cherbourg.
Condor Ferries also operate ferries from
Portsmouth to Cherbourg, and from Poole to
St. Malo.
You can also book a ferry to Normandy from
Ireland; Irish Ferries and Celtic Link offer
ferries to Cherbourg from Rosslare, and LD
Lines offer a frequent service from Rosslare
to Le Havre (route commences November 2008).
Ferries to Normandy - Destination
Overview
Normandy is famous for being the site of the
D-Day landings in 1944, for its rich history
and unique culture. Normandy is a green and
fertile province of France, with many rivers
running thought the area, including the
river Seine, France's largest river.
As well as its history, Normandy is famed
for its food and drink. Local delicacies
include moules a la normade (mussels cooked
in a sauce of apples and cream), teurgoule
(spiced rice pudding) and calvados.
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Discover Normandy
Famed for the D-Day invasions here in 1944,
Normandy is the northernmost province of
France which is famed for its cider,
calvados and apple brandy. With a huge
amount of history behind the region,
including the Viking landing in the 9th
century to D-Day in 1944, Normandy is one
the most interesting regions in all of
Europe. Not only does France's largest
river, the Seine run through the region but
also approximately ten coastal rivers,
including the Bresle and the Veules, run
through it too.
The food is Normandy is also something that
cannot be missed. Cattle, cheese and apples
are big business here in Normandy as is
seafood which is second-to-none. A few
delicious, local delicacies in Normandy are
moules à la normande (mussels cooked
with apples and cream) and teurgoule
(spiced rice pudding).
Travel to Normandy
The region's northern coasts border the
English Channel and with Aferry UK &
First4Ferries you can
travel to many of the region's major ports
including Caen, Cherbourg, Le Havre and
Dieppe. Due to its ever-present countryside,
cycling or walking around Normandy is
probably the best way to get around the
region.
Many companies have a specialised route from
Southampton, Portsmouth or another southern
port to these ports in Normandy.
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Things to See
The beautiful, Norman countryside is a
must-see in this northern region of France
just so you can see what inspired many
artists such as Théodore Géricault and
Jean-Françoise Millet to come and paint
their masterpieces in the region. One of the
most popular tourist attractions in the
region was painted by Claude Monet; the
waterlily garden at Giverny.
Obviously, the beaches on which British and
American soldiers landed on in 1944 are a
must-see. The museum is also incredibly
interesting and very popular with visitors.
Honfleur is one of Normandy's most beautiful
towns, with a 17th century harbour and an
incredible wooden church.
Mont St. Michel is the UNESCO World Heritage
Site-listed island off the coast of
Normandy. The Abbey of St. Michel is
situated on the island and is both exciting
and interesting. There are some small shops
and restaurants on the island, including La
Mere Poulard, which is world-famous for its
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