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Top 20 must-see sights in the region
A selection drawn from all the towns already covered in this guide.
Museum of Fine Arts and Lace of Alençon
Museum dedicated to Alençon needle lace, listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
See on the map →Ducal Castle of Caen
A vast fortress founded around 1060 by William the Conqueror, home to the Museum of Normandy and the Museum of Fine Arts.
See on the map →Cité de la Mer
Museum housed in the former transatlantic terminal, with the submarine Le Redoutable and a large aquarium.
See on the map →Notre-Dame Cathedral of Évreux
A cathedral blending Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance styles, renowned for its stained glass spanning the 13th to the 16th century.
See on the map →Saint-Joseph Church of Le Havre
A 107-metre lantern tower designed by Auguste Perret, a symbol of the reconstruction of Le Havre, UNESCO-listed.
See on the map →Notre-Dame Cathedral of Rouen
A Gothic masterpiece immortalised by Monet, with the tallest spire in France and the tomb of Richard the Lionheart's heart.
See on the map →Notre-Dame Basilica of Alençon
A Flamboyant Gothic basilica renowned for its richly carved porch-belfry.
See on the map →Abbaye aux Hommes
An abbey founded by William the Conqueror, who is buried here, blending Romanesque and Gothic architecture.
See on the map →Cherbourg Military Port
A vast artificial harbour built in the 19th century, one of the largest in the world.
See on the map →Bishop's Palace Gardens of Évreux
Gardens laid out on the former ramparts, bordering the Iton and offering a leafy stroll.
See on the map →Town Hall of Le Havre
The heart of the Perret-rebuilt centre, surrounded by gardens and its 72-metre belfry tower.
See on the map →Le Gros-Horloge
A 14th-century astronomical clock spanning the main street, one of Rouen's most photographed landmarks.
See on the map →Abbaye aux Dames
An abbey founded by Matilda of Flanders, wife of William the Conqueror, a masterpiece of Norman architecture.
See on the map →Musée d'art moderne André Malraux (MuMa)
One of the richest regional Impressionist collections in France, facing the Bassin du Commerce.
See on the map →Place du Vieux-Marché
The square where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431, now lined with timber-framed houses and restaurants.
See on the map →Caen Memorial
A museum dedicated to the Second World War, the Normandy Landings and the stakes of world peace.
See on the map →Le Havre Beach
A long urban beach with colourful cabins, ideal for a stroll facing the English Channel.
See on the map →Historial Jeanne d'Arc
An immersive trail retracing the life and trial of Joan of Arc, housed in the former archiepiscopal palace.
See on the map →Museum of Fine Arts of Caen
Collections of paintings and sculptures from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, inside the ducal castle.
See on the map →Museum of Fine Arts of Rouen
One of the richest regional painting collections in France, from the Renaissance to Impressionism.
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