DK Eyewitness Top 10 Normandy

Book excerpt: Magnificent Gothic architecture, sophisticated seaside resorts, lush countryside and fabulous food are just a few reasons to love this bucolic corner of northern France. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around Normandy with absolute ease. Our regularly updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Normandy into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best museums and galleries, restaurants, unspoiled villages, areas of natural beauty, as well as spas and resorts. You'll discover: - Six easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - Detailed Top 10 lists of Normandy's must-sees, including comprehensive descriptions of Mont-St-Michel, the Bayeux Tapestry, Honfleur, Abbaye de Jumièges, Cathédrale Notre-Dame, Rouen, Étretat, Deauville and La Côte Fleurie, D-Day Beaches, Pays d'Auge, and the Claude Monet Foundation in Giverny - Normandy's most interesting areas, with the best places for discovering history, the great outdoors, and the most authentic local food and drink - Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip - including World War II sites, forests, festivals, and things to do for free - Streetsmart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe DK Eyewitness Top 10s have been helping travelers to make the most of their breaks since 2002. Looking for more on the country's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness France.