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Why Normandy?

When I asked my husband where he wanted to go for our vacation in Europe, he said he wanted to see Normandy Beach on the northern coast of France. The only words that came scrambling out of my mouth were, WHY NORMANDY?

Working in travel most my life, Europe became a frequent destination, and I never had the desire to visit the battlefields of Normandy. When traveling I gravitate towards the exciting, fascinating and fun places, not somber. So when he said Normandy, my hopes of a terrific vacation withered away. Noticing how much this meant to him, I conceded with one request; if we could stay in the Abbey at Mont Saint Michel I would agree to the battlefields of Normandy.

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Enchanting Holidays in France Begin With Normandy

Enchanting Holidays in France Begin With Normandy
!  The mere mention of holidays in France conjures up romantic notions of sipping coffee in a cafe in Paris and or a stroll down the Avenue des Champs-Elysees. French holidays however can be equally enchanting in Normandy. This region is set among the lushest and verdant forests in all of France with breathtaking landscapes and historical towns.

Creation of Normandy

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