Cotentin Peninsula is a wonderful area (France). Cotentin Peninsula is in northeast France. The nearest big city of Cotentin Peninsula is Caen.

France

Cotentin Peninsula

Rouen

Rouen is one of the most historic cities in France.

Rouen: medieval architecture, the Gothic cathedral, Joan of Arc and Claude Monet.

Rouen is set on the River Seine and has a rich medieval history.

Rouen is the perfect blend of modern and old and it features some of the best architecture I've ever seen.

Rouen is full of charm, culture and heritage and I am so glad you just feel in love with it.

Rouen is a beautiful and fascinating French city with rich history.

Rouen is a beautiful city to visit if you're interested in medieval history.

Rouen is one of the most beautiful short trips from Paris.

Rouen is high on my wish list with its Joan of Arc connections and Mont St Michel is on everyone bucket list.

Rouen is also where Joan of Arc was brought to trial.

Rouen is one of France's great historic cities and its picturesque timber-framed buildings, cobbled streets and alleys are a delight to wander around.

Rouen is also a great place to find out about Joan of Arc, the teenage girl who led the French to battle against the English.

Rouen is a very nice city to visit with astounding buildings.

Rouen is a quiet escape from bustling Paris and allows you to see another side of France.

Rouen is home to one of the most famous Gothic cathedrals in the world so be sure to visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral here.

Rouen is such a pretty city, partly because of all the colourful half-timbered buildings which line the narrow streets.

Rouen is a major port and you can take boat trips down the Seine to take a look for yourself.

Rouen is ideally placed as a base for day trips around Normandy.

Rouen is easy to reach from the UK by ferry or Eurotunnel.

Honfleur

Honfleur is one of the best places to try calvados, a spirit made with apples.

Honfleur is one of the most charming and delightful places we've ever visited and yes, that coastline is absolutely stunning.

Honfleur is home to delicious French and Mediterranean cuisine, pretty Harry-Potter-like alleys and extraordinary architecture.

Honfleur is part of Normandy's Calvados department, so don't miss a taste of the area's namesake fiery apple liqueur.

Honfleur is so close to me - closer than a lot of UK cities but just across the Channel.

Honfleur is a gorgeous city and well worth a visit.

Honfleur is one of the most beautiful cities in France and it's worth the trip to this stunning seaside town, even just for the food and the architecture.

Honfleur is not undiscovered and can be crowded on weekends.

Honfleur is located in the northern French region of Normandy.

Honfleur is close and I'd love to wander the streets and see those beautiful houses on the harbour!

Honfleur is a beautiful town, I had no idea Monet was from there!

Honfleur is the prettiest harbour we've ever visited.

Honfleur is an utterly charming medieval town from the half-timbered houses to the Saturday morning market, the fabulous seafood restaurants and quirky museums.

Honfleur is close to cross-Channel ferry ports at Le Havre and Caen, and ferries to Portsmouth take five hours.

Honfleur is a real favourite, and definitely do-able in a weekend for you!

Honfleur is one of our favorite day trips from Paris which is why it has to be included on this list!

Honfleur is such a cute town, and if you have never heard of it until now, you are in for a real treat!

Etretat

Etretat is one of the best day trips from Paris for you!

Etretat is a small fishing village on the Alabaster Coast in Normandy.

Etretat is a commune in the upper Normandy region of France.

Etretat is new territory for me as my time in France only included Paris and Nice.

Etretat is a small town in Normandy region of France popular for the spectacular white chalk cliffs and natural arches.

Etretat is a small coastal town in the Normandy region of France.

Etretat is mostly a touristic town, attracting visitors thanks to its impressive cliffs and views.

Etretat is on my bucket list and I reckon a cold, clear winter's day would be a good time to go and then head to the nearest bar after a bracing clifftop walk for a warming chocolat chaud.

Bayeux

Bayeux is one of those historical towns in Northern France with old cobblestone streets, a few medieval churches, and romantic canals.

Bayeux is one of Normandy's most beautiful and charming small towns.

Bayeux is also a great place to visit to pay your respects to our fallen soldiers that fought in World War II.

Bayeux is most famous for its namesake medieval tapestry.

Bayeux is a good place to use as your base as you explore the area.

Bayeux is famous for the Bayeux Tapestries which depicts the Norman conquest of England.

Bayeux is a charming French town, with a really quaint 'small town' feel.

Bayeux is one of our favourite towns in the area.

Bayeux is also home to the impressive Bayeux Tapestries showing the Norman conquest of England and is just 1 � hour drive to Mont Saint-Michel.

Bayeux is a bit more touristy and expensive.

Caen

Caen is a convenient base for exploring many of Normandy's coastal towns like Dieppe, Honfleur, etc.

Caen is not bad, but has traffic at ferry times.

Lisieux

Cabourg

Ouistreham

Le Havre

The city of Le Havre is located on the English Channel in Normandy, France.

Le Havre is perfect even if you just want to observe the local scene.

Le Havre is a also a beautiful little town with a nice walkway till the harbour outlet.

Le Havre is also an important container and passenger port.

Le Havre is a lovely place to stroll and loiter as a family.

Le Havre is a fantastic place to stroll and loiter as a family with outdoor cafes, shopping and bustle.

Le Havre is an absolutely remarkable and unique highlight of France's Northern coast, boasting everything from prime surfing beaches to one-of-a-kind architecture to the most decadent cuisine imaginable.

Le Havre is one of Normandy's most visually famous cities with a colorful well-preserved harbor that is extremely camera-friendly, even on a rainy day!

Le Havre is France's largest port after Marseille and occupies a strategic position on the English Channel.

Le Havre is now the second largest port in France.

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