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    HISTORIC NORMANDY FRANCE

    Aug 20, 2020 5 minutes

    Few places in the world combine medieval and modern history quite so seamlessly as Normandy, in northern France. Here, World War II cemeteries and memorials rest serenely, harmonious in the shadow of the magnificent Norman cathedrals, all but a stone’s throw away from the lush, green countryside for which the region is so famous.

    The birthplace of William the Conqueror, this area is immortalised in modern-day memory as the site of the D-Day landings.

    If you’re heading from Paris, your first stop on this journey should almost certainly be the town of Giverny, on the border of Normandy. This picturesque place was home to Claude Monet, one of France’s greatest artists, and his legacy lives on. Be sure to spend time exploring the gorgeous gardens, which served as inspiration for some of his later masterpieces.

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