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Monuments, abbeys, arts and crafts can testify of these influences: Rouen, its capital with hundred bell-towers and half-timbered houses, the Mont Saint Michel, the Bec-Hellouin abbey, Honfleur and its painters, the Bayeux tapestry, the world famous "haras" (stud farms) of the Orne. History meets geography with the D-Day beaches, the memorials, and the museum in Caen, and in 2004 is celebrated the 60th anniversary of the landings at Arromanches.
Its pleasantness has made Normandy the home of arts, amongst them painting and literature. Monet, Millet, Corot, Pisarro as well as Corneille, Maupassant, Flaubert, Victor Hugo and Dumas "père", have found their inspiration in this region. Normandy welcomes international nautical, musical, and cinematic events such as "Les Voiles de la Liberté" in Rouen, "Jazz sous les Pommiers" in Coutances, the movie festivals in Cabourg and Deauville ... where one can enjoy horse races as well!
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Whether you are a tourist or live in Paris, Normandy is very easy and quick to access to by air, boat, rail or road, for a few hours, a quiet holiday, or for a lifetime!
Capital: Rouen
Population: 3,302,392 (5% of French population)
Density: 114 per sq. km (France = 108,2 per sq. km)
Area: 30,057 sq. km (11,605 sq. miles) representing 5% of France
Economy: Services (60,5%), industry (35,9%), agriculture (3,6%)
Unemployment rate: 9% (rate for France = 9%)
Specialities: Cider, Calvados apple brandy, butter, camembert and other cheeses, apple pastries, and famous prepared cooked meats.
Over 5,000,000 passengers cross the Channel and 370,000 arrive through airports.
Over 12,000,000 nights in hotels, campsites, and rural lodgings.
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