Lower Normandy Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lower Normandy
Avranches which includes heritage elements and military items
Avranches which includes heritage elements and building ruins
Avranches which includes flowers
Avranches featuring heritage elements

Where to stay in Lower Normandy

Deauville showing a house

Deauville City Centre

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

Unique features of Deauville City Centre include the casinos and beaches. Make a stop by Casino Barriere de Deauville or Deauville Olympic Pool while you're exploring the area.

Deauville City Centre
Caen featuring heritage architecture and a castle

Caen City Centre

4/5(26 area reviews)

Monuments, beaches and museums are just a few things travellers enjoy about Caen City Centre. Check out Normandy Museum or Caen Castle while you're exploring the area.

Caen City Centre
Le Mont-Saint-Michel

Le Mont

If you're spending some time in Le Mont, Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey and Saint-Aubert Chapel are top sights worth seeing.

Le Mont
Default Image

Port Guillaume

While there might not be top attractions in Port Guillaume, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cabourg Casino and Houlgate Beach.

Port Guillaume
Default Image

Port of Caen

Restaurants, shopping and beaches highlight some of the notable features of Port of Caen. Make a stop by Port de plaisance de Caen while you're exploring.

Port of Caen
Default Image

Jullouville-les-Pins

While visiting Jullouville-les-Pins, you might make a stop by sights like Mont Saint-Michel Bay and Jullouville Beach.

Jullouville-les-Pins
Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare

Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare

3 out of 5
Quai Amiral Hamelin, Caen, Calvados
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.634.036 ₫ per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
2.634.036 ₫
2.990.136 ₫ total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Caen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (663 reviews)
"I had an unusual experience, 2nd day there I sprained my ankle on tour and virtually stuck in my room the entire stay. The staff went out of their way to make sure I had everything I needed and we there every step on the way. I hope everyone who reads this can appreciate how important this makes ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare
ibis Deauville Centre

ibis Deauville Centre

3 out of 5
9 Quai de la Marine, Deauville, Calvados
The price is 2.401.677 ₫ per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
2.401.677 ₫
2.746.901 ₫ total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Deauville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (933 reviews)
"Great stay to explore Normandie. The breakfast spread was amazing. We had the family suite, 2 levels and very private. Bathroom and cups/dishes could be a bit cleaner, otherwise the rooms, bedding were all great. Free night parking right outside. Felt very safe at the marina."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

ibis Deauville Centre
La Mère Poulard

La Mère Poulard

3 out of 5
Grande Rue, BP 18, Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Manche
The price is 5.393.195 ₫ per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
5.393.195 ₫
6.043.751 ₫ total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Le Mont-Saint-Michel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,014 reviews)
"We had an AMAZING room with amazing view of the bay - to reach our room we had to take the stairs to the 4th floor - well worth it though - breakfast was good"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

La Mère Poulard
See all 10,924 properties in Lower Normandy
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Résidence b’o cottage- b’o resort thermal & spa

Résidence b’o cottage- b’o resort thermal & spa

4 out of 5
Boulevard de la Gatiniere, Bagnoles-de-l'Orne, Orne
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly residence in Bagnoles-de-l'Orne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free water park access and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (577 reviews)
another excellent stay.
"Another excellent stay at the hotel, the location is quite, plenty of parking available, we had a 5.5 metre van and were able to park it easily and safely. The room was a good sized and an opportunity to take the waters too. Staff friendly. Bagnoles has a number of good Restaurants but they eat early ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Résidence b’o cottage- b’o resort thermal & spa
Séjours & Affaires Caen Le Clos Beaumois

Séjours & Affaires Caen Le Clos Beaumois

2 out of 5
24 rue du Clos Beaumois, Caen, Calvados
Stay at this aparthotel in Caen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (776 reviews)
"Emplacement parfait, chambre/studio très propre, Excellent déjeuner, employés très sympathique."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Séjours & Affaires Caen Le Clos Beaumois
B&B HOME Caen Centre Gare

B&B HOME Caen Centre Gare

3 out of 5
1 Quai Eugène Meslin, Caen, Calvados
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Caen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (266 reviews)
"Good value for money. Very close to Caen railway station."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

B&B HOME Caen Centre Gare
See all properties in Lower Normandy
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Le Mont-Saint-Michel

Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey

You can find out about the history of Mont-Saint-Michel with a visit to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey. Discover the countryside and local cheese shops in this quaint area.

Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey
Old Harbor of Honfleur

Old Harbor of Honfleur

Explore the waterfront in Honfleur with a trip to Old Harbor of Honfleur. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Old Harbor of Honfleur
Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial

Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial

Find out about the history of Colleville-sur-Mer with a stop at Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
Ouistreham Beach

Ouistreham Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ouistreham Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Ouistreham. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Ouistreham Beach
Omaha Beach Memorial Museum

Omaha Beach Memorial Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Omaha Beach Memorial Museum during your trip to Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this walkable area.

Omaha Beach Memorial Museum

Caen Memorial

You can browse the exhibits at Caen Memorial, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Caen. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

Caen Memorial

Cities near Lower Normandy

Caen featuring heritage architecture, flowers and château or palace

Caen

Deauville featuring a casino, signage and flowers

Deauville

Lisieux showing a city, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Lisieux

Photo "Saint-Leonard-des-Bois" by 13okouran (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by 13okouran (CC BY-SA)

Saint-Leonard-des-Bois