There is a great deal more to see in Normandy, not least Monet’s Giverney, which I must save for another time. The region has a long shoreline, a rocky coast and great access to seafood.

Thanks to its proximity to Paris, Normandy makes for an easy daytrip that's especially popular with travelers interested in seeing Monet's house and gardens or the D-Day Beaches. But if you only ...

2. Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword beaches This map from UPI shows the 50-mile stretch of the Normandy coastline that was ...