Normandy is a French town in which it's agricultural developments are the main source of economic strength in the region.
The Normandy region consists of a 360-mile stretch of coastline that is bordered along the north by the English Channel.
The Normandy region, under French sovereignty, covers 19,000 square miles, which is approximately 5 percent of the territory of France.
Museums, monuments and memorials abound in honor of the Battle of Normandy, and the Cathedral of Notre Dame houses the 200-foot-long Bayeux Tapestry, which tells the story of the Norman invasion of England in 1066.
Normandy is the second-most tourist destination in France. Paris is first.
Famous People from Normandy
Former NFL player Danny Johnson was born in Normandy
Claude Monet moved to Normandy when he was 6 yrs. old
William the Conquerer was Duke of Normandy and King of England
French Recipe
Le Choco Fondant
- 6 ounces of dark chocolate
- 6 ounces of butter
- 2/3 cup of flour
- 1 cup of sugar
- 3 eggs
- pinch of salt
Le Choco Fondant in French
- 6 Onces chocolat noir
- 6 onces de beurre
- 2/3 tasse farine
- 1 tasse du sucre
- 3 oeufs
- pincée de sel
