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Entire Day - 11hrs
Daily Tour
7 people
English
Here you will find a lovely castle built in 1060 by none other than William the Conqueror. That's right, the very same one who conquered England in the same century. This castle also houses a very nice art museum, as well as the Normandy Memorial Museum, an essential stop to understand the history and significance of this area.
What better way to escape the crowds in Paris than by taking a day trip out to Rouen, where there is another Gothic Cathedral that goes by the same name as the one in Paris. One very interesting fact about this church is that for a small stretch of time, from 1876 to 1880, it was the tallest building in the world.
No trip to Normandy is complete without visiting the D-Day beaches where so many lives were lost to retake France from the Nazi forces. A truly powerful and awe-inspiring place.
Along with the beaches, the American Cemetery is a must see. It is in fact considered American soil. It stretches over 172.5 acres, and contains around 9387 graves.