Michelin Green Guide

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Lower Normandy presents a surprising array of landscapes: the coastline with its beaches offering glimpses of England, the hinterland where "joyful elves" and "white ladies" frolic among moors and tides, the bocages and meadows of Orne where some of the world's most beautiful horses roam, and the mountains of Swiss Normandy, along with the hills and valleys of Mayenne. The region is also known for its culinary delights, with cream and butter, cider and calvados, camembert, pont-l'évêque, and livarot as its most prestigious ambassadors. This rich tapestry is woven with a long history, from the reign of William the Conqueror to the landings of June 1944. The guide is structured in three parts: an introduction to the journey provides a general overview of the region and its context, cities and attractions are described alphabetically, and practical information helps organize the stay in detail.