Côte Fleurie - Normandy

The Côte Fleurie consists of the Eastern coast of Calvados in Lower Normandy. The stretch of coastline, which runs along the Seine Bay, is named the 'Côte Fleurie' thanks to its beaches being bordered by lush green and flowered countryside.

Honfleur

There are plenty of seaside resorts around this area, full of historical interest, picture postcard scenery and eye capturing views. From East to West, they include:

Honfleur
Villerville
Trouville-sur-Mer
Deauville
Bénerville-sur-Mer
Tourgéville
Blonville-sur-Mer
Villers-sur-Mer
Houlgate
Dives-sur-Mer
Cabourg
La Home-Varaville
Merville-Franceville-Plage
Sallenelles

In addition to the pretty countryside, narrow cobbled streets, yachting marinas, towering cliffs and wide sandy beaches are familiar sightings along the Côte Fleurie. 'Must See's' along this stretch are also the D-Day landing beaches and Mont-St-Michel.

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