Normandy
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Normandy in the northern part of France has Belle Époque–style villas, luxury hotels, and grand casinos dotted throughout its vast region. It’s popular for producing quality cheeses, apple brandy, and seafood like sea scallop and herring. A short drive away from Normandy’s seaside towns like Honfleur and Rouen, you’ll find yourself surrounded by lush hills and meadows, as well as half-timbered farmhouses throughout the countryside.
Normandy has a rather turbulent past, having been part of the WWII and D-Day invasions. As a result, there are plenty of historical landmarks and medieval towns to visit during your holiday. Must-visits include Omaha Beach, Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, and Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Deauville
Deauville, with its elegant harbour, glamorous film festival, and stylish hotels, is one of the most upscale areas in northwestern France. This luxurious resort town borders the Côte Fleurie, whose golden sands are framed by a bustling boardwalk teeming with pedestrians and rollerbladers. Several chic villas overlook the water.
With horse races, yachts bobbing on the shimmering water, and vintage car shows, the area is deeply in touch with its 19th-century roots. There’s an air of old Hollywood here, and you can make like a celebrity yourself at the posh Villa Strassburger, a half-timbered villa with classic Anglo-Norman architecture.
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