Powerfully poignant, Normandy’s history is written across wartime beaches, medieval cities and Impressionist landscapes.
From William the Conqueror to Claude Monet, many have left their mark on northern France’s shores. Today, it is a region rich in culture and culinary tradition. This is a place to glimpse private art collections in opulent châteaux, press apples for artisan cider and calvados, trace Joan of Arc’s route across cobbled streets, or stand in the boot prints of ancestors on the Landing Beaches. Each moment here honours the stories of the past.
With NoteWorthy, private WWII tours across Normandy become deeply meaningful. Pause on the sand of Omaha Beach, witness the scale of ‘Operation Overlord’, and honour the fallen at Colleville-sur-Mer cemetery. Carefully planned and considerately paced, journeys here explore family connections to world history, as our genealogists, military historians and D-Day guides paint a vivid picture of personal courage.
Your multilingual guide holds the keys to Normandy’s hidden gems and treasured tales. They may point out the exact spot where John Steele’s parachute snagged on the steeple of Sainte-Mère-Église. Or they could lead you through privately owned Château du Champ de Bataille, before revealing Rouen’s Notre-Dame Cathedral at its most peaceful, as Monet would have experienced it.
Normandy has captured the imaginations of artists for centuries. Standing beside Mont Saint-Michel at golden hour, or witnessing the white promontories of Étretat from a private helicopter, it’s easy to see why. Follow the brushstrokes of Monet at Giverny, with its iconic bridge and waterlilies. Then master the art of time-honed coastal craftsmanship at a workshop with local artists in Honfleur, each visit helping to preserve Normandy’s proud cultural heritage.
The flavours and culinary flair of Normandy are best savoured in Caen. Here, calvados and cheese-making are proudly preserved traditions, secrets entrusted by locals to NoteWorthy guests as part of tailored tasting experiences. We’ll introduce local chefs who will take you through local markets and pass on cherished recipes. While a day spent on a rural farm could see you take a turn hand-making Camembert wheels.
Moments spent in northern France amplify echoes of the past, and create memories that resonate long into the future.
A landscape peppered with grand chateaux, country estates and artistic haunts.
CHÂTEAU D’AUDRIEU
A private estate within acres of manicured gardens and sublime Calvados woodland. Inside, expect an 18th-century story retold for modern times, with original fireplaces alongside meditation boxes.
CHÂTEAU LA CHENEVIÈRE
A peaceful enclave close to the Landing Beaches, this 18th-century manor is set in bucolic grounds. Expect period charm and peaceful parkland, gastronomic flair and aperitifs beside the pool.
LA FERME SAINT SIMÉON
Sleep where the Impressionists once painted, in a reimagined farm beloved by Boudin and Baudelaire. Heritage meets contemporary style in rooms filled with the famed light that captivated Monet and co, while celebrated restaurants complete the picture.
LE NORMANDY
From 1912 to now, this grand mansion has captured the heart and soul of coastal Deauville. A silver screen legacy, reputation for haute cuisine and guestbook signed by Coco Chanel make this a truly timeless setting.
VILLA LARA
Woven into the history of Bayeux, Normandy’s notable sights lie in every direction from here. Views of the cathedral, beautifully lit at night, provide the backdrop to refined rooms.
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