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CRUISING TO NORTHERN FRANCE:
NORTHERN FRANCE OVERVIEW |
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CONTENTS
OVERVIEW
LE HAVRE
CHERBOURG CRUISE PORT
USEFUL LINKS
GOING ASHORE EXPERIENCES:
PARIS
THE D-DAY BEACHES
GIVERNY
THE ALABASTER COAST
HONFLEUR, DEAUVILLE AND MONT SAINT MICHEL
BAYEUX
ROUEN
ART MUSEUMS
MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (MuMA) LE HAVRE
IMPRESSIONIST MUSEUM GIVERNY
MUSEUM OF ART ROUEN
OVERVIEW
LE HAVRE
CHERBOURG CRUISE PORT
USEFUL LINKS
GOING ASHORE EXPERIENCES:
PARIS
THE D-DAY BEACHES
GIVERNY
THE ALABASTER COAST
HONFLEUR, DEAUVILLE AND MONT SAINT MICHEL
BAYEUX
ROUEN
ART MUSEUMS
MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (MuMA) LE HAVRE
IMPRESSIONIST MUSEUM GIVERNY
MUSEUM OF ART ROUEN
Overview
Northern France offers visitors a variety of unique experiences. There is the intellectual interest of its many historic places; the spiritual experiences of its cathedrals and Mont St. Michel; the emotion of the D-Day Beaches; the association of Giverny, Rouen, Cherbourg and other places with the work of great artists; the wines and cuisine offered in its cafés and restaurants. Include the city of Paris and there is fashion, art, commerce and more history.
Cruise ships calling here dock either in Cherbourg or Le Harve. Both ports are in Normandy. Most of the nearby places of interest are in Normandy. However, it is also possible to explore some other parts of Northern France. Indeed, the cruise lines often list the destination as Paris and offer shore excursions to the French capital. The French countryside in Normandy is charming. Much of the area is rural and there is a great deal of greenery. Despite having been a battleground many times, much of the historic architecture has been preserved. While there have been modern improvements, they are often interesting for their uniquely French style. . The weather along the coast can be stormy. However, on days when a storm is pounding the port towns, it can be sunny in Paris. Even in summer, temperatures tend to be cooler than in the United States. Thus, these ports generally do not lend themselves to a Caribbean-style day at the beach. The French people are very proud of their language. Some feel slighted if a foreigner presumes that they can communicate in another language when in France. Accordingly, attempts to speak French are often appreciated. In the tourist areas, many people do speak English. France is part of the European Union and subscribes to the Euro currency. U.S. Dollars and Sterling are not widely accepted. However, major credit cards are generally accepted. |
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Cruise destination Northern France - Overview