Normandy

LATOURABLERE-HOLIDAY COTTAGE IN LE MORTAINAIS, NORMANDY, FRANCE Reference: 63401 La Tourablere is a modernised and completely renovated farm workers cottage situated in the rolling Normandy countryside of Le Mortainais. The cottage is set in peaceful farmland but within a very... Region: Normandy Country: France Number of Bedrooms: Two (2) Sleeping Capacity: Four (4)

Normandy is one of the most popular and best known region for holiday home rentals in France, at least to those hailing from across the Channel in the United Kingdom! Normandy sits on the English Channel on the North coast of France sandwiched in between Brittany and Picardy, and it also shares some territory with Britain, particularly in the Channel Islands area. When looking for holiday home rentals in the area you may notice that for administrative purposes it is often divided up into two regions, these are known as Basse-Normandie and Haute-Normandie.

Upper Normandy (Haute-Normandie) is full of holiday home rentals for you to choose from and is made up of Seine-Martime and Eure, whilst Lower Normandy (Basse-Normandie) is made up of Orne, Calvados and Manche and is also a popular destination for those looking to stay in holiday home rentals in the area. Normandy is actually place full of history and the name is actually taken from the word "Northmen" referring to the Viking invasions and settlements that occurred across the region during the 9th century, and many people resident in the area are fiercely proud of their Viking heritage, something you will discover when staying in holiday home rentals in the area!

Many Normandy holiday home rentals are dotted along the vast coastline of the region, a coastline that has played a vital part in shaping the history of Europe for most of modern history, something you can investigate further when syaing in holiday home rentals in Normandy. Obviously the area served as an important bridge between France and England after the Norman invasion in 1066 and during the famous battle of the same name in World War II it was a vitual landing side for the invasion of Europe and served once again as a vital metaphorical bridge for supplies and men from Britain to support the liberation of France and other areas in Europe from Nazi Germany.

When staying in holiday homes in Normandy you will be delighted by the beautiful agricultural scenery, and be sure to try some of the local cider, it is something the region is famed for along with calvados (a unique type of apple brandy). We are confident you will find the perfect holiday home rentals in Normandy for you and your family to enjoy on our website. We hope you enjoy your holiday home rentals in Normandy!