The only part that remains from the medieval castle of Rouen, the former keep was named after Joan of Arc who was brought inside after her capture by the English. ... Read more!
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The Gros-Horloge: Rouen’s Iconic Timekeeper Through the Age
The Gros-Horloge in Rouen had caught my eye in photos long before I ever visited. But nothing could have prepared me for the breathtaking beauty of seeing it ... Read more!
Discover Monet’s Gardens in Giverny
“I need flowers, always flowers, even flowers to pick… so that I can paint them on rainy days” – Claude Monet. The famous Monet’s gardens in Giverny outside the ... Read more!
1944-2014: the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Landings
“I have also to announce to the House that during the night and the early hours of this morning the first of the series of landings in force ... Read more!
Rouen Christmas Market: What To See in 2023
As soon as France’s second-largest fair (Foire Saint-Romain) closes its doors, another popular event is about to start in the old Ducal town of Rouen, Normandy, as part ... Read more!
Explore the Modernist city of Le Havre
The city-harbour of Le Havre in Normandy is situated on the right bank of the Seine estuary on the English Channel, the most frequented waterway in the world. ... Read more!
10 Things to See in the Village of Mont-Saint-Michel
Le Mont-Saint-Michel is a French wonder that fascinates travellers from all over the world. Situated on a rocky island off the Normandy coast and just a stone's throw ... Read more!
Apple Tart from Normandy – Tarte aux pommes Normande
There is no particular story to tell about the origin of an apple tart from Normandy as there are several different recipes depending on local and family traditions. ... Read more!
Pont l’Évêque, Normandy
Pont l’Évêque is a cheese with a brushed yellow-orange to straw yellow rind. Pont l’Évêque is a cow’s milk cheese with a soft pâte, a washed yellow-orange to ... Read more!
Livarot, Normandy
Livarot, a cow’s milk cheese from Normandy nicknamed “the colonel”. Livarot is a cheese made from raw or pasteurised cow’s milk. It has a soft pâte and a ... Read more!
Camembert, Normandy
Camembert, France’s most famous cheese from Normandy. Camembert is a raw cow’s milk cheese with a soft pâte and a white mouldy rind which may have red stains. ... Read more!
Brillat-Savarin, Burgundy
Brillat-Savarin is a delightful and creamy cheese to the palate. Brillat-Savarin is a cow’s milk cheese with a soft pâte and a bloomy and fluffy rind. The fat ... Read more!
Beurre and Crème d’Isigny, Normandy
Beurre and Creme d’Isigny – the butter and crème fraiche from the village of Isigny in Normandy cannot be mistaken for another make! The minimum fat content of ... Read more!
Normandie – Normandy
Normandy combines a rich green landscape with the tumultuous sea shores of the (English) Channel. From the Mont-Saint-Michel to the terrific cliffs of Etretat, the Normandy province stretches ... Read more!
Why Rouen in Normandy is worth a visit!
The city of Rouen, sprawled along the River Seine, is still the major trading centre between Paris and the sea. This privileged location made the rich and busy city ... Read more!
Explore Rouen Cathedral, France tallest church!
Rouen Cathedral is arguably the most prestigious monument in this fascinating city of Normandy. It is one of the most exquisite pieces of pure Flamboyant work existing. It ... Read more!
Explore the treasures of Rouen Old Town
Rouen Old Town is a “must-see” as it would be a shame to pass through without a stroll through its fascinating heritage: gothic churches and mansions, restored half-timbered ... Read more!
The main dates of Rouen History
Rouen is the historic capital of the ancient Duchy of Normandy and remains the chief city of the new region of Normandy (Normandie). In the Middle-Ages, Rouen was ... Read more!
Sydney and Its Surprising Connection to Paris—You’ll Be Baffled!
I love the sequence in the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding where the character of Kostas “Gus” Portokalos (the Baba—the dad) makes the case that the origins ... Read more!
Journey to Etretat: Normandy’s Scenic Cliffs and Delightful Harbour
The little town of Etretat is located in the Pays de Caux, on a section of the Normandy coast called “La Côte d’Albâtre” (Alabaster Coast). It is renowned for ... Read more!
