Normandy Castles
Description:
Lovers of castles first of all visit the famous castles located in the Loire Valley.
But remarkable palaces and castles are found in large numbers in other regions of France. Picturesque Normandy with a rich history of Vikings, dukes, kings and knights - keeps as pearls memories of glorious old times: These are the picturesque ruins of the Chateau Gaillard Castle of King Richard the Lionheart and the castle of Diana Poitiers - the beloved of King Henry II, and the charming Martanville near Rouen, where now the museum of traditions and life; and the small San Germain-en-Livet, where snow-white peacocks walk. And many more... The tour involves visiting several castles. And for those who are first in Normandy, you can make a route with a visit to the capital - Rouen or with a visit to the estate of Claude Monet Giverny.