Travel Guide - Normandy 2026 | Lonely Planet - Explore the region

The most inspiring guide to discovering all of Normandy . Designed for travellers seeking spectacular landscapes, local experiences and varied itineraries, this travel guide covers all five departments: Seine-Maritime, Eure, Orne and Suisse Normande, Calvados and Manche .

It brings together rich and practical content, including:

- The must-see sites of Normandy: Giverny, Rouen, Le Havre, Mont-Saint-Michel, Jumièges, Caen, Granville, Lisieux, Deauville, Cabourg, the Cotentin peninsula, Cherbourg ... The mythical places of the region are presented in detail.

- A selection of 10 hikes from the FFRandonnée (French Hiking Federation) to set off on the most beautiful trails of Normandy!

- Cycling routes : a detachable booklet brings together iconic cycling routes –; the Seine à Vélo from Vernon to Honfleur; the Vélomaritime from Caen to Cherbourg –; with GPX tracks to track each journey in real time.

- A selection of the best addresses Regularly updated: restaurants, bars, cafes, best hotels. The authors' recommendations reflect the best of Norman hospitality.

- Van and train itineraries , written by Astrid Duvillard (creator of the blog www.histoiresdetongs.com ) and Gwénaëlle Michels and Victor Gérard (creators of the blog voyagerentrain.fr ) to immerse yourself in nature and discover the region in an eco-responsible way.

- Detailed maps of Normandy and its iconic cities.

This guide also offers the ability to geolocate sites and addresses on smartphones, as well as thematic chapters on architecture and heritage, Norman cuisine, and the best activities to do in Normandy !

Rich, clear, and extremely practical, this guide offers a comprehensive overview of the best that Normandy has to offer. An indispensable companion for planning your trip and enjoying authentic experiences!