Hotels in Upper Normandy, France

Upper Normandy, in northern France along the English Channel, has a temperate climate with mild winters (around 40°F/4°C) and cool summers (68°F/20°C). It's famous for the chalk cliffs of Étretat and the Seine River Valley's Impressionist landscapes. In summer, you can hike to the top of the cliffs for a view of the Needle rock formation, while winter is perfect for exploring Rouen's Gothic cathedral and Joan of Arc's history without crowds. The region splits into the coast with beaches like Dieppe for seafood and the inland Pays de Caux for apple orchards-visit in autumn for Calvados distillery tours.