Normandy Pictures

Beware the area surrounding towering Mont-Saint-Michel -- there are patches of dangerous quicksand.  Mike Cattell Flickr

Although there are big attractions and interesting cities to visit in Normandy, most of the region looks like this. Galileo55 Flickr

Joan of Arc was burned at the stake on the site of this church, at Place du Vieux-Marché. Le Grand Portage Flickr

Foodies fond of oysters should stop here in the Norman town of Honfleur for a meal. John Ex Flickr

Thousands of Allied -- namely British -- soldiers are burried at this war cemetery. Roblisameehan Flickr

You'll find upward of 9,000 soldiers burried in this Colleville-sur-Mer cemetery. caspermoller Flickr

Not to be mistaken for Paris' version, this Notre-Dame was the subject of a series of Monet's paintings. zigazou Flickr

Phillipe Alès Wikimedia Commons

Omaha Beach was a code name for one of the five sections of shore that the Allied forces invaded in June 1944 during World War II. caspermoller Flickr

www.FranceHouseHunt.com Flickr

Richard the Lionheart built this castle in 1196. caspermoller Flickr

If you spend any time driving through Normandy, you're sure to see lots of these. Galileo55 Flickr

Ben Bowes Flickr

Ben Bowes Flickr

City lovers will appreciate this Norman city in the north of France. zigazou Flickr

Monet's gardens inspired a great many of his works.  Miriam Weiner USN/WR

Miriam Weiner USN/WR

Miriam Weiner USN/WR

Miriam Weiner USN/WR

Miriam Weiner USN/WR

Miriam Weiner USN/WR