France’s most visited attraction outside of Paris, Mont St Michel, is a must-see for first-time visitors to Normandy, the region’s tourism representative has said. In 2009, 191 million nights were spent in hotels and similar establishments across France, a decrease….read more »
A new high-speed cross-channel ferry service designed to rival budget air services has been unveiled.In a move that may interest Normandy property investors and others looking to buy in the north of France, LD Lines has announced the launch of….read more »
Normandy will stage a series of races in early June for everybody from fun runners to serious racers as a way of commemorating the fallen in the D-day campaign of 1944.The events, which will be held around Caen, include a….read more »
The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced a new cut in interest rates, something that could help lower the cost of mortgages on Normandy property.In its monthly meeting, the board of governors agreed to trim the rate by 0.25 per….read more »
The French government has signalled that it is planning to reform its property market in a way that will avoid it matching the kind of problems seen elsewhere in the credit crunch. French president Nicolas Sarkozy has pledged reforms to….read more »
Those seeking property in rural parts of Normandy can get it at a "competitive" price, it has been stated.Overseas property portal nubricks.com reported that the region is a popular one with British buyers, offering fine cuisine and scenery but particularly….read more »
Eurotunnel has said it is hoping to be able to reopen the Channel Tunnel within a few days following a fire yesterday in a truck that caused it to be closed.The situation has led to disruption as trains on either….read more »