Normandy

Normandy is a geographical region in northern France. Upper Normandy (Haute-Normandie) consists of the French départements of Seine-Maritime and Eure, and Lower Normandy (Basse-Normandie) of the départements of Orne, Calvados, and Manche.

Related Topics:
France - Haute-Normandie - Département - Seine-Maritime - Eure - Basse-Normandie - Orne - Calvados - Manche

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The Duchy of Normandy is a formerly independent duchy situated in northern France occupying the lower Seine area, the Pays de Caux and the region to the west through the Pays d'Auge as far as the Cotentin Peninsula. Normandy was historically a province of France.

Related Topics:
Duchy of Normandy - Duchy - Seine - Pays de Caux - Pays d'Auge - Cotentin Peninsula - Province of France

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The Channel Islands, although British, are culturally and historically a part of Normandy that never reverted to the crown of France.

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