A short guide about Normandy
Normandy - the former Duchy of Normandy is divided between French and British sovereignty. It is situated along the coast of France, south of the English Channel between Brittany and Picardy and includes some of northern France and the Channel Islands. The name Normandy is derived from the settlement and conquest of the territory by Vikings ("Northmen") from the 9th century, and was confirmed by treaty in the 10th century. The population of Normandy is around 3.45 million people and accounts for 5.5% of the population of France (in 2005) and this region also contains three French nuclear power stations.
Normandy is predominantly agricultural, with cattle breeding the most important sector and is surrounded by bocage - a patchwork of small fields with high hedges. Normandy is a significant cider-producing region and also produces calvados, a distilled cider or apple brandy. Other activities of economic importance are dairy produce, flax, horse breeding, fishing, seafood, and tourism.
Tourabout’s operators have packages that include the city of Normandy (in the province of Nomandy and Brittany) in its tour itinerary, so planning your holiday around the provinces’ events is easy. Such as the Carnival in April and the Summer Festival in June; where musicians from around the world come to perform, and the Erdre programme, which combines music and water sports in a unique natural setting.