Normandy is a historic region in northern France, renowned for its dramatic coastline, medieval architecture, and pivotal role in the D-Day landings of World War II. From the iconic Mont-Saint-Michel abbey to the solemn beaches of the Allied invasion, the region blends natural beauty with profound historical significance. Rolling green countryside, apple orchards, and charming market towns complete the picture of this quintessentially French destination.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Hôtel de Bourgtheroulde
A 5-star hotel occupying a 15th-century Renaissance palace in the heart of Rouen. Stunning vaulted indoor pool, spa, gastronomic restaurant, and sumptuous rooms decorated with Norman art. The finest luxury address in Rouen.
Hôtel Barrière Le Normandy
The grande dame of Deauville, welcoming royalty and film stars since 1912. Anglo-Norman architecture, 291 luxury rooms, two restaurants, spa, outdoor pool, and direct access to the beach promenade. The ultimate Deauville experience.
Château d'Audrieu
An 18th-century château set in 30ha of parkland between Caen and Bayeux. 29 individually decorated rooms with period antiques. Michelin-recognised restaurant, heated pool, and impeccable service. The ideal base for private D-Day tours.
La Chenevière
A secluded 18th-century manor hotel with one of the finest restaurants in Normandy. Outstanding seafood and Norman cream cookery in an intimate, house-party atmosphere. Just 10km from Omaha Beach.
Domaine de Saint Clair
Belle Époque cliff-edge property overlooking the famous Étretat arches. 21 rooms with sea views, a lovely garden, and the best location for dawn photography of the cliffs.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Restaurant Gill
Normandy's only two-Michelin-star restaurant. Chef Tournadre has celebrated Norman ingredients with refined technique since 1984. Seine-side setting. Legendary Rouennais duck.
Chef: Gilles Tournadre
SaQuaNa
Creative, ingredient-driven cuisine in a Honfleur townhouse celebrating the Norman coast and countryside with technical brilliance.
Chef: Alexandre Bourdas
Ivan Vautier
Modern refined Norman cuisine in a boutique hotel setting. Outstanding Isigny butter, Cotentin lamb, and Channel seafood preparations.
Chef: Ivan Vautier
Le Mascaret
Superb one-star in a small Cotentin coastal village. Exceptional Saint-Vaast oysters, scallops, and local fish with Norman cream. A destination restaurant.
Chef: Philippe Hardy
La Chenevière
Michelin-recommended 18th-century manor restaurant. Outstanding Norman seafood and cream cookery in a woodland setting, 15km from Omaha Beach.
Chef: House team