Haute-Normandie Region

The Haute-Normandie region was created in 1956 when Normandie was divided into two regions: Haute Normandie and Basse Normandie. The largest city in this region is Le Harve and the capital is Rouen. There are a number of interesting areas in this region.

Dieppe is a port on the English Channel and is famous for its scallops. There is a regular ferry service to Newhave, England. Attractions in this city include its pebbled beach, a 15th century castle and the churches of St. Jacques and St. Remy.

The Chateau de Dieppe is now a museum which exhibits a maritime collection and 17th and 18th century ivory carvings.

Dieppe has a long and strong relationship with Canada. A monument was erected in the Square du Canada to commemorate this relationship. The Canadians liberated Dieppe on September 1, 1944.

Another city in this region, Fecamp, is located in the valley of the Valmont River. Attractions include the Benedictine Palace Museum which houses religious objects from the 12th to the 18th centuries. Most of the collection is from the former abbey. Benedictine liqueur is distilled here and you can see the equipment used.

Le Havre, one of the major ports of France, is located in this region. It is situated on the right bank of the Seine which flows into the English Channel.

Other attractions in this area include the Rouen cathedral.

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