The picturesque seaport town of Dieppe (dee-epp; pop. 35,000) became an important channel port after the Norman invasion of England in 1066. But its turbulent history has also witnessed several setbacks ...more
The former fishing village of Étretat (eh-truh-tah; pop. 1640), an easy daytrip northeast of Le Havre, has captivated the attention of artists, writers, and tourists since the 19th century. Soaring ...more
Though it lacks Étretat’s breathtaking beauty, Fécamp (fay-kahm; pop. 23,000), with its quiet harbor, broad beach framed by cliffs, and green slope dotted with cottages, is a pleasant daytrip from ...more
The largest transatlantic port in France, Le Havre (luh ah-vruh; pop. 191,000) wasn’t built as a tourist destination. Nevertheless, there are a few bright spots amid post-war concrete architecture—in ...more
Ever since the Viking leader Rollo made it the capital of his new Duchy of Normandy, Rouen (roo-ahn; pop. 450,000)—the “city of a hundred spires”—has been the province’s gem. Perhaps best known ...more
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