Normandy's larger cities include Rouen, Caen, Le Havre and Cherbourg. Romantic Rouen is known for its 14th-century astronomical clock, imposing cathedral, half-timbered buildings and the French Grand ...

Thanks to its proximity to Paris, Normandy makes for an easy daytrip that's especially popular with travelers interested in seeing Monet's house and gardens or the D-Day Beaches. But if you only ...

However, Normandy does have two regional airports, Aéroport de Caen-Carpiquet (CFR), which welcomes regular flights from Air France and regional airliners, and Aéroport de Deauville-Normandie (DOL).

If you want to be a cliché, head to the south of France in peak season, cook yourself like an overdone steak, and then wonder why the French call you “rosbif”.

These Gallic neighbours - Brittany and Normandy - charm with wild coastlines, rich histories and lovely cities. But which one gets your doff of the beret? Our experts help you decide. Having smart ...