From D-day events to the Deauville film festival: seven

With new museums and experiences to mark major historical landmarks, it’s a memorable time to visit this region of France

Normandy has been intrinsically linked to England ever since William the Conqueror marched to Hastings in 1066. Today, visitors cross the Channel in the opposite direction to wend their way between the region’s charming villages and colourful harbours, sample local cheeses and sweet ciders, stroll Monet’s garden and relax on sandy beaches.

The Bayeux tapestry, depicting William the Conqueror’s victory, can be found in a dedicated museum in the town of Bayeux. The second world war D-day beaches, cemeteries and museums, meanwhile mark another pivotal moment of shared history.

D-day is commemorated with memorials and museums at several of the landing beaches and towns. Photographs: Marie-Anaïs Thierry, Refuse to hibernate