Normandy and Brittany

In the north of France

The tall, narrow, half-timbered houses lining the harbor (Vieux Bassin) of Honfleur, Normandy.

A view of a historic granite house along a cobblestone street in the medieval town of Locronan, Brittany.

The medieval Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel, seen in its entirety atop the conical island.

A narrow, stone street within the historic walled city (Intra-Muros) of Saint-Malo, Brittany.

The exterior or interior façade of the historic Bayeux Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Bayeux), Normandy.

An interior view of the halls, cloister, or church within the Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel.

The tall, narrow, half-timbered houses lining the harbor (Vieux Bassin) of Honfleur, Normandy.

A view of a historic granite house along a cobblestone street in the medieval town of Locronan, Brittany.

The medieval Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel, seen in its entirety atop the conical island.

A narrow, stone street within the historic walled city (Intra-Muros) of Saint-Malo, Brittany.

The exterior or interior façade of the historic Bayeux Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Bayeux), Normandy.

An interior view of the halls, cloister, or church within the Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel.

The Mont Saint-Michel Abbey

A close-up of a stained glass window or a highly decorated stone window frame within the Abbey.

The exterior view of a high, covered walkway or gallery within the Abbey complex.

A long, arched stone hallway or corridor within the Abbey complex of Mont Saint-Michel.

An interior shot of the upper section of the Abbey, likely showing the transept or choir area with high arches.

An interior view looking up at the high vaulted ceiling and upper architecture of Mont Saint-Michel Abbey Church.

An aerial or high-vantage view showing the causeway or bridge leading across the sand to Mont Saint-Michel island.

The tidal island Mont Saint-Michel seen from a distance, showing the causeway or bridge connecting it to the mainland.

The Jumièges Abbey

Letizia walking across the grounds, approaching the main ruined structures of Jumièges Abbey.

A view through the ruined walls of the vast central nave of the Abbey Church.

The imposing, ruined stone towers and bell towers of Jumièges Abbey.

Ieser standing inside the large, roofless stone remains of the Jumièges Abbey.

A close-up of a high, fragmented stone wall section of the Abbey ruins.

A wide shot of the extensive stone ruins of Jumièges Abbey, surrounded by grass.

The ticket office or entrance building of the Jumièges Abbey ruins.

The gardens of Monet's house in Giverny

The exterior view of Claude Monet's pink house with green shutters at Giverny.

A view down the central alley or pathway (the "nave") of the Clos Normand flower garden.

A section of the extensive flower beds or pathways within Claude Monet's garden.

Letizia holding a single flower or bloom while standing in the gardens at Giverny.

An interior shot showing a small table and a window inside Monet's house.

A view of one of the distinctive green-shuttered windows of Monet's house (Maison de Monet).

Letizia looking out of a window in the pink and green house of Claude Monet at Giverny.

The serene water lily pond (Bassin aux nymphéas) with surrounding foliage at Giverny.

A broad, colorful display of various flowers in full bloom within the Clos Normand garden at Giverny.

The iconic water lilies (Nymphéas) floating on the surface of the water garden at Giverny.

A detailed close-up of a vibrant red flower (e.g., poppy or rose) in Monet's garden at Giverny.

The elephant-shaped cliff of Étretat

The famous rock arch formation known as the Manneporte or the Porte d'Aval (the "proboscis").

The pebble beach of Étretat looking out toward the English Channel and the cliff formations.

A high-angle, panoramic view of the iconic white cliffs (falaises) and the natural arches of Étretat.

The famous rock arch formation known as the Manneporte or the Porte d'Aval (the "proboscis").

A lush green field (plateau) ending abruptly at the dramatic white limestone cliff edge of Étretat.

A bird's-eye view of the crescent-shaped pebble beach of Étretat and the town waterfront.

The port of Honfleur

Colorful boats and yachts moored in the main dock (molo) area of Honfleur harbor.

Letizia standing in the street or near the historic houses bordering the harbor in Honfleur.

A wide view of the picturesque Vieux Bassin (Old Harbor) of Honfleur with boats docked.

The characteristic tall, brown, and narrow half-timbered houses lining the harbor (Vieux Bassin) of Honfleur.

A close-up architectural detail of the facades of two adjacent, narrow houses in Honfleur.

The historycal city of Locronan

A storefront of a shop lining the stone streets of the historic village of Locronan.

The facade or exterior of the Saint Ronan church in the center of Locronan.

The main square of Locronan, featuring a central stone well and historic buildings.

A view down the main stone-paved street of the village.

A typical granite house structure in the town of Locronan.

Fort la Latte, Bayeux, Saint-Malo and more

The ornate, golden clock or timepiece, likely referencing the Gros Horloge in Rouen.

The historic Bayeux Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Bayeux), emphasizing its exterior grandeur.

A vast, imposing Gothic or Romanesque cathedral dominating the skyline.

A wide shot of the main square in Rouen, featuring historic buildings and possibly the Gros Horloge.

The central tower or spire (campanile) of the Bayeux Cathedral.

A traditional Norman half-timbered house located along the scenic Cider Route (Route du Cidre).

A historic city gate or entrance archway in the town of Bayeux.

A view looking up at the towering spire or bell tower of Bayeux Cathedral from its base.

A dock, jetty, or seaside walkway (pontile) extending into the water near Saint-Malo.

The historic Bayeux Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Bayeux).

One of the fortified stone towers of the dramatic seaside castle, Fort La Latte.

A distant view of the medieval Fort La Latte castle positioned dramatically on the rocky coastline.

The exterior view of one of the fortified stone towers of Fort La Latte.

Ieser taking a photograph within the walled city (Intra-Muros) or on the ramparts of Saint-Malo.

A high-angle view from the main tower of Fort La Latte, looking down over the courtyard and the sea below.

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