Explore the Gardens at Giverny with the NEW Rough Guide to Brittany & Normandy


This glorious stretch of northern France is the perfect destination for foodies, families and beach lovers alike. The region is home to myriad attractions, from the island monastery of Mont-St-Michel and the medieval streets of Rouen to the mechanical marvels of Les Machines de l'lle in Nantes.

The Rough Guide to Brittany & Normandy

Discover Brittany and Normandy with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to explore the Gardens at Giverny, hike the Côte de Granit de Rose or sample the region’s delicious oysters, The Rough Guide to Brittany and Normandy will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way.

Brittany & Normandy Top 10

1. The Inter-Celtic Festival

2. Rouen

3. Le Grand Éléphant

4. The Seine

5. The Megaliths of Carnac

6. Memories of D-Day

7. The Gardens at Giverny

8. The Dance of Death

9. Château Gaillard

10. The Bayeux Tapestry

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Features of this travel guide to Brittany and Normandy:

– Detailed regional coverage: provides practical information for every kind of trip, from off-the-beaten-track adventures to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas

– Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides’ trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most from your trip to Brittany and Normandy

– Meticulous mapping: practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Nantes, St-Malo and many more locations without needing to get online

– Fabulous full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including including Mont St Michel and Honfleur

– Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences

– Things not to miss: Rough Guides’ rundown of the best sights and top experiences to be found in Rennes, Rouen, the Pays d’Auge and Finistère

– Travel tips and info: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more

– Background information: comprehensive ‘Contexts’ chapter provides fascinating insights into Brittany and Normandy, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary

Covers: Seine-Maritime; The Lower Normandy Coast; Inland Normandy; The North Coast and Rennes; Finistère; Inland Brittany: The Nantes-Brest Canal; The South Coast

Authors: Greg Ward, Victoria Trott

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