Explore Normandy

Normandy is the northwesternmost of France,s 18 regions.It is divided into 5 administrative departments, is the old homeland of the Norman language and the people who live there asre called Normans.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
Norman or Norman French is spoken here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+00:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 15 Euros, Mid-range Restaurant meal 45 Euros, Combo Meal 8 Euros
Drinks
Whisky 17 Euros, Vodka 15 Euros, Water 0,50 - 2 Euros, Beer 1,80 - 6 Euros, Bottle of Wine 7 Euros, Cappuccino 3 Euros, Coke/Pepsi 3 Euros
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 5 Euros, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 1,30 Euros, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 35 Euros
General Transport
You can get by in Normandy with cars, buses and bicycles.Cars and bicycles can be rented.

Things to do in Normandy

The Étretat Cliffs offer both a broad view of the sea as well as look down the sheer cliffs and on it,s beach you can see the 3 naturally formed arches.The tidal island of Mont-Saint-Michel is home to an abbey resting on it,s peak, rugged fortifications down below and a fanatasy-like atmosphere.Stop by the Tapisserie de Bayeaux museum for artefacts, films, audio-guides and tapestries.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(France) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to France:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to France: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Shingles
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (France) Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Power adapter
  • a camera with lenses/batteries/memory cards/chargers
  • Rain jacket or similar
  • Umbrella
  • Light sweater or blazer
  • Reusable water bottle
  • a Daypack and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(France) These countries don,t need a Schengen Visa to enter Europe (France is part of the Schengen Agreement): Albania; Andorra; Antigua and Barbuda; Argentina; Australia; Bahamas; Barbados; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Brazil; Brunei; Canada; Chile; Colombia; Costa Rica; Dominica; El Salvador; Georgia; Grenada; Guatemala; Holy See (Vatican City State); Honduras and Hong Kong S.A.R.