Mont Saint-Michel Day Tour
by 여행기록은
May 11, 2025
Because of Normandy, France, I've watched "The Longest Day" twice...
Normandy is a region in France with rich history, unique culture, and beautiful natural scenery. Located in northwestern France, it borders the English Channel to the north, facing England across the sea.
✅Important WWII Battlefield:
On June 6, 1944, Allied forces conducted a large-scale landing operation in Normandy, known as the famous "D-Day". This decisive battle in WWII opened the second front in Europe and accelerated the fall of Nazi Germany.
✅Architectural Style:
[CityDusk]Normandy boasts many distinctive buildings. Its Gothic-style churches are particularly unique, such as Rouen Cathedral, one of France's largest churches, renowned for its exquisite sculptures and stained glass.
[Wine][Tea]Cuisine: Normandy offers a rich and diverse culinary scene, famous for seafood, dairy products, and apple-based delicacies. Local seafood includes oysters, scallops, crabs, and more, all fresh and delicious. Tourism resources,
✅Important Attractions in Normandy
1️⃣Omaha Beach: One of the main landing points for Allied forces during D-Day and one of the bloodiest battlefields. On June 6, 1944, Allied troops faced fierce resistance from German forces here, suffering heavy casualties.
2️⃣Mont Saint-Michel: The third holiest site in Catholicism after Jerusalem and the Vatican, located on a small island. It becomes isolated from the mainland during high tide but is accessible via tidal flats during low tide.
3️⃣Rouen Cathedral: One of France's largest cathedrals and a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Construction began in the 12th century and took centuries of expansion to reach its current scale.
4️⃣Falaise Castle: The birthplace of William the Conqueror, witnessing the glorious history of the Duchy of Normandy. Built in the 11th century, the castle sits atop a hill with a strategic location.
5️⃣Étretat Cliffs: Composed of three chalk cliffs shaped like elephant trunks, they are one of Normandy's most famous natural landmarks.
6️⃣Deauville Beach: A renowned seaside resort in Normandy, with Deauville Beach being one of its iconic attractions.
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