Northern France Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities Guide

the story of this world famous tapestry is cleverly told and the tapestry itself well-displayed, so that adults and children alike can view it easily. Vividly unfolding the action packed scenes culminating in the famous Battle of Hastings in 1066.

Set in the Art Deco Gare Maritime Transatlantique, this excellent aquarium houses Europe's deepest fish tank and includes a display of submersibles used in deep sea exploration

there is much to see here including the architecturally stunning Abbey, the famous cloisters with double row of delicately carved pillars, the 13th century dining hall and one of the oldest rooms, the underground Lady Chapel

an excellent introduction to the Battle of Normandy with a 25 minute video screened in French and English with well chosen exhibits including personal accounts, photos and wartime objects

the largest of the 18 Commonwealth military cemeteries containing nearly 5 thousand graves of British soldiers and 10 other countries. Across the road is a memorial to the 1807 Commonwealth soldiers whose remains were never found

bringing the city's long association with fishing and maritime heritage to life with interactive children friendly displays and a fish petting pool. The sea creatures here are native to the English Channel and swim in dozens of aquaria

with displays in French and English, this is where Jules Verne wrote many of this famous novels outlining his vision of the future with models, prints and posters. When going round the world in 80 days seemed impossible

opened in 2013 and splendidly presented with exceptional exhibits from Gallo-Roman archaeology to Renaissance paintings, 20th Century art and exquisite local lace and porcelain. Truly something for everyone

smart, spacious and modern and full of truly exceptional impressionist works of art - the finest outside Paris - by masters such as Monet, Degas, Pissarro, Renoir and Sisley. The ground flour is devoted to Raoul Dufy, who was born in Le Havre

largest sea life centre in Europe which aims to manage marine resources and showcase them by using public awareness. Theare are 36 aquaria and 10,000 marine animals from all over the world

overlooking the bitterly contested Omaha Beach, the endless rows of crosses and Stars of David seem to be endless. There is a very good Visitor Centre, this is one of the largest American war cemeteries in Europe

with a well presented collection of restored WWll military equipment from both sides just up the hill from the American Cemetery

recreation of early 20th century village with shops and garage and an eclectic collection of tools and artefacts with two thirds size windmills

Located on the Arromanches clifftops dominating the remnants of the one of the two artificial Mulberry Harbours and screening archival footage of the Battle of Normandy

stunning Gothic architecture with a plethora of gargoyles and fantastic beasts and much graffiti from earlier times. The cathedral was famously and often, painted by Monet. There is a free, spectacular Light and Sound projection during the summer months

set in125 acres in the forest with 40 horses and ponies available for outings of different lengths, depending on the visitors ability and experience

Lacemaking was brought to Bayeux in the seventeenth century. The industry has long gone, but in this medieval workshop the visitor can watch some of France's most celebrated lacemakers working with numerous bobbins and pins.

built in the 15th century as a temporary structure, this unusual wooden church with a double nave resembling two upturned ships' hulls is the largest wooden church in France

vast park located on part of the old 17th Century rampart fortifications. The old moat has been turned into a formal French garden and on the slope there is an English garden

French nuclear submarine which can be visited inside. There is also an exhibit of the Titanic. This was its last port of call before the fateful vogage