Any of the main cities in Normandy are easily accessible from Paris, as there are frequent services.
Normandy is the region of France located to the north west of Paris situated between the English Channel and Brittany. It was once controlled by Britain (though firmly in French hands since the 13th century save for a few British controlled Channel Islands off the coast), although there remains a Norman influence here that gives the region a slightly different cultural feel than other parts of France.
It is a mostly agricultural area where much of the country’s dairy is produced. Cattle breeding, cider production and fishing are also all important industries that help define this lush and beautiful region of France.
Bayeux Tapestry
This small Norman city welcomes large numbers of tourists to see the immense embroidered cloth known to the French as “La Tapisserie de la Reine Mathilde”. It is 230 foot long and one of the largest and most detailed in the world depicting the events leading up to the Norman invasion in 1066.
The town of Bayeux itself is also full of historical significance; being the first town liberated after D-Day and one of the few towns in the region to survive WWII rather unscathed, Bayeux has narrow streets crammed with wooden-framed Norman houses and has an impressive Gothic cathedral.
Attractions during Advent and Christmas
From 1st December 2009-15th January 2010, Mont St Michel hosts “Activities and Illuminations”, where the whole town is magically lit up.
Falaise hosts “Les Hivernales de Falaise” from 3rd-31st December 2009 with exhibitions, Christmas concerts, activities, street entertainment, Christmas market and fireworks.
The Creative Christmas Market in Evreux is available from 11th - 19th December 2009, with local arts and crafts including sculpture, jewellery, drawings, embroidery, decorations, as well as hats and clothing.
On the 16th of December, visitors can take a tour of the villages of Orne to see their special festive lights.
Amsterdam Main Attractions - Amsterdam Main Attractions
Oude Kerk Church
Oude Kerk is an old church located in Amsterdam it is100's of years old and has a huge historic background, it was built in 1306.... AmsterdamAmsterdam
Royal Palace of Amsterdam
is one of three palaces in the Netherlands which is at the disposal of Queen Beatrix by Act of Parliament. The palace was built as city hall during the Dutch Golden Age in the seventeenth century.... AmsterdamAmsterdam
The Anne Frank Memorial Site
Visitors can visit the orignal house where Anne Frank spent her days hiding during World War Two, which has been a museum since 1960. There is information brochure is avaliable, however there are no tour guides. There is letters and documents of original format in the house and also the bookcase in which Anne Frank and her family were hiding behind.... NetherlandsNetherlands
The Van Gogh Museum
One of the city?s most famous sites, it contains some of the artist?s earliest work; 200 paintings and 500 drawings are on permanent exhibition, including the famous ?Sunflowers? and works made during his his stay in the South of France. Also on display are pieces by Toulouse-Lautrec and Gauguin. Changing exhibitions display different periods in Van Gogh's artistic development.... NetherlandsNetherlands
