Normandy's Heritage Trail
Normandy's history spans from medieval strongholds to pivotal World War II landmarks. This collection features the UNESCO-listed Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey and its surrounding chapels, alongside the 11th-century Bayeux Cathedral and the fortified castles of Caen and Falaise. Military history is preserved at the Longues-sur-Mer battery and the Normandy American Cemetery. Coastal heritage is highlighted by the Gatteville lighthouse and the Moulin de Moidrey, while Sainte-Mère-Église marks the site of airborne operations during the D-Day landings.
A Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey
The Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey is an abbey located within the city and island of Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy, in the department of Manche.
B Longues-sur-Mer battery
The Longues-sur-Mer battery is a World War II German coastal artillery battery approximately 1 km north of the village of Longues-sur-Mer…
C Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is a World War II cemetery and memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, that honors…
D Église Saint-Pierre
A 15th-century Roman Catholic parish church located on the island of Mont-Saint-Michel, featuring a statue of Saint Michael and serving as the primary place of worship for the local community.
E Bayeux Cathedral
Bayeux Cathedral, also known as Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux, is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Bayeux in Normandy,…
F Château de Caen
The Château de Caen is a castle in the Norman city of Caen in the Calvados département.
G Café Gondrée
The Café Gondrée is a small coffeehouse in the French community of Bénouville.
H Tour Guillaume-Le-Roy
A 14th-century defensive tower and one of the primary remaining vestiges of Caen's medieval urban fortifications.
I Merville Gun Battery
The Merville Gun Battery is a decommissioned coastal fortification in Normandy, France, which was built as part of the Germans' Atlantic…
J Manoir du Pont-Créon
A former manor house located in the Saint-Ouen district of Caen, representing the region's historic residential architecture.
K Château de Falaise
The Château de Falaise is a castle from the 12th-13th century, located in the south of the commune of Falaise in the département of…
L Chapelle Saint-Aubert
An 11th-century Roman Catholic chapel built on a rocky outcrop at the foot of Mont-Saint-Michel, dedicated to the bishop who founded the original sanctuary.
M Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
A 12th-century church in Sainte-Mère-Église, famous for the paratrooper who became entangled on its steeple during the D-Day airborne operations.
Moulin de Moidrey
An 18th-century windmill located near Mont-Saint-Michel that has been restored to produce flour using traditional stone-grinding methods.
O Gatteville lighthouse
Phare de Gatteville, also known as Pointe de Barfleur Light, is an active lighthouse near Gatteville-le-Phare at the tip of Barfleur,…
Château de Colbert
The remaining 17th-century portal of a former chateau located in Blainville-sur-Orne.
Q Church of Saint-Pierre, Caen
The Church of Saint-Pierre is a Roman Catholic church located on the Place Saint-Pierre in the centre of Caen in Normandy, northern France.
R Château de Pirou
The Château de Pirou is a castle in the commune of Pirou, in the département of Manche, France.
S Prieuré d'Ardevon
A 14th-century Benedictine priory that served as a tithe barn and administrative center for the monks of Mont-Saint-Michel.
Château de Vauville
A 12th-century fortified manor house featuring a notable botanical garden with over 1,000 species of sub-tropical plants.
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