Caen
Across from the Château de Caen, the soaring Église St-Pierre was built between the 13th and 16th centuries and was being renovated at the time of writing.
Must-see attractions in Brittany & Normandy
Golfe du Morbihan
The stumpy remains of this old windmill now serve as an observation point over the Alignements de Kermario.
Golfe du Morbihan
Grande Plage is a long, family-friendly and attractive, sheltered sweep of sand; bathing spots towards the peninsula's tip are less crowded.
St-Malo
This long and pleasant beach by the marina in St-Servan has a dike that prevents the water from receding entirely at low tide.
Caen
The Jardin des Simples is a garden of medicinal and aromatic herbs cultivated during the Middle Ages, some of them poisonous.
Honfleur
The magnificent Lieutenance, standing at the mouth of the old harbour, was once the residence of the town’s royal governor.
Normandy
Two blocks west of the port, this Norman Gothic church has been reconstructed several times since the early 13th century.
Giverny
Fans of the artist may want to visit this bust of Monet, sculpted by Daniel Goupil and gazing out over the fields.
Normandy
Still used by fishing vessels but dominated by pleasure craft, the port is lined with evocative old buildings.
Golfe du Morbihan
This lovely beach on the west side of the island is secluded, but swimming is very dangerous due to riptides.
Finistère
This lovely stretch of sand is around 1.5km northwest of town. There are lifeguards on duty in summer.
Golfe du Morbihan
This small, sheltered beach on the south coast of the island is a good choice for young kids.
