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Vacation on Normandy beaches - hidden bays, top resorts and recreation areas

The Sky, The Sea & The Sun Exclusive beach resorts represent the main feature of Basse-Normandie. The most of popular of them is Deauville , which regularly hosts the large-scale film festival. This fancy resort is only two hours away from Paris by car; it is very popular among citizens of the capital. Worldwide celebrities like to rest there, so popular artists, musicians or politics are common visitors of Deauville beach. Scenic well-developed shore features crystal clear water and upscale resort atmosphere. Beaches of Deauville have turned into luxurious resort complexes with exclusive hotels, casinos, restaurants, bars and night clubs. It's an excellent choice for those prefer spending vacations in comfort and modern luxury.
Normandy is one of the 18 regions of France where you can find everything to interest and entertain your child. Kilometres of amazing beaches, untouched nature, many attractions for those … Open
Nearby Trouville resort is often called ‘Deauville twin’ and is popular among artistic natures. Calm and harmonious atmosphere of Trouville makes contrast with active life in Deauville. Local beaches are quieter; their natural grace is in full harmony with spirit of the time. Trouville shore is popular among fans of fishing and water activities and offers them lots of leisure opportunities.
The old port city of Honfleur is well-known for its picturesque seascapes and well-kept seaside. It's an excellent choice for relaxed rest, as Honfleur beaches will suit fans of calm and active rest. There are lots of entertainment options in Honfleur, including romantic cruises and yacht tours. Just visit the old port and you'll get a chance to choose an excellent sea trip or even to rent a boat to explore scenic seashore by yourself. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
It should be noted that you can’t become acquainted with the culture of Normandy without trying its cuisine. The thing is that the meal for Normands is a special important ritual with … Open
Cabourg is an excellent choice for family vacation. It is the capital of the canton with the same name; the town is known for its well-developed tourist infrastructure. Cabourg beaches are very flat and safe for kids. The resort itself is very compact making it easy to combine rest at the beach with sight-seeing and visiting local restaurants or entertainment centers.
Basse-Normandie is the location of five so-called ‘historical’ beaches, which witnessed bloody battles of World War II. Nowadays they are popular both as resorts and historical landmarks. Omaha Beach is the one of them. This beautiful wild beach is located next to Colleville-sur-Mer city and is popular among surfing fans thanks to its length and high tide. WWII trenches and artillery shell crater have survived until these days at the Pointe du Hoc beach nearby. Utah Beach is worth visiting, if you like history or prefer resting away from civilization. Surrounding landscapes give great impressions. Yunona Beach, Golden Beach and Sword Beach also keep marks of bloody battles; they are sites of many excursions.
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Nature and parks of France for active vacation

The very first national park in France was the Vanoise Park, located in the French Alps. It was created in 1963, when the threat of the complete disappearance of Alpine mountain goats, living on the slopes of the mountains in the territory of the modern park, arose. In one of the two parts of the park are ski resorts, one of the most famous and popular of which is Meribel. In addition to alpine goats, the park is inhabited by chamois, lynx, ermines, as well as alpine marmots. Also in the park there are numerous birds, among them bearded, clawed, nutcrackers, golden eagles. In total, there are more than 125 species. In the valleys of the park there are many alpine flowers. … Open
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Top beaches and recreation areas in the region of Normandy

Travel guide to best natural recreation areas in Normandy for a quiet and secluded summer vacation. Fascinating hidden beaches, amazing bay and coves to sunbathe and swim in the gentle waters of the resorts of Normandy.
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