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	Normandy
		Normandy is a region of northern France occupying the lower Seine area (upper or Haute-Normandie) and the region to the west (lower or Basse-Normandie) as far as the Cotentin[?] peninsula.
		Upper Normandy consists of the French départements of Seine-Maritime and Eure, and lower Normandy of the départements of Orne, Calvados, and Manche.
		Normandy remained associated with England until 1087, in 1106-1144 and in 1154-1204, and was occupied by English forces during the Hundred Years' War in 1346-1360 and again in 1415-1450.
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	Normandy, France
		The region of Normandy in northwestern France extends from the Ile de France, between Picardy (to the north) and Brittany (to the west), to the English Channel.
		The old province of Normandy, with an area of 29,900sq.km/11,550sq.mi and a population of around three million, consists of the départements of Seine-Maritime (chief town Rouen) and Eure (Evreux) in Upper Normandy (Haute Normandie) and Calvados (Caen), Orne (Alençon) and Manche in Lower Normandy (Basse Normandie).
		Upper Normandy, which is traversed by the lower Seine, is the western part of an area of chalk tableland in the Paris basin rising to 250m/820ft and slashed by valleys, usually running parallel to one another.
	www.planetware.com /france/normandy-f-hn-nor.htm (809 words)

	The French Region of Upper Normandy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Lower Normandy is composed of the Départements of Eure [27] and Seine-Maritime [76].
		William, the Duke of Normandy was Rollo's descendent, and in 1066 he invaded England [the last to successfully invade England] and became King William I of England.
		The gastronomy of Normandy in general tends to run to the fish and seafood dishes, since it is fresh and abundant.
	www.french-at-a-touch.com /French_Regions/Upper_Normandy/normandy_upper_17.htm (1257 words)

	Destination Weddings in Normandy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Normandy is a land with a rich history of which its residents are justifiably proud.
		Normandy at that time was ruled by a Roman population that conquered the Gallic and Celtic in 56 BC.
		In 911 AD Vikings invaded Normandy from the coast and settled in the region; their long lasting influence is still visible today through place and family names.
	www.weddingsinfrance.com /destination_wedding_locations/normandy.html (799 words)

	Normandy (Traditional province, France)
		Richard II started to adapt to Normandy the feudal institutions and used them to increase his power and stabilize his state, whereas those institutions were the source of the desagregation of the kingdom of the Franks.
		The union of Normandy and Flanders scared the pope and the king of France, and the foundation of the abbeys was Guillaume's answer.
		The reconstruction of Normandy was achieved with the foundation of the port of Le Havre by François I in 1517.
	flagspot.net /flags/fr-norm.html (2624 words)

	Sextant Properties, Properties in Normandy
		Normandy consists of 5 départements: the Manche (département 50), the Calvados (département 14), the Orne (département 61), the Seine-Maritime (département 76) and the Eure (département 27).
		Normandy ’s population is 3.25 million and its surface area is 29,900 km².
		Normandy butter is highly prized, as is Normandy cream, both of which are lavishly used in local gastronomic specialities.
	www.sextantproperties.com /get.php?p=visit/normandy (1254 words)

	University of Nebraska Alumni Association
		Long the stage for epic battles and history-changing political intrigue, Normandy is known for the magnificence of its architecture, the serenity of its wooded valleys, the rugged beauty of its coastline and the depth of its culture.
		Known for its landmark churches, this capital of Upper Normandy is the "City of a Hundred Spires." Stroll the ancient avenues laced with tall bell towers, half-timbered houses and flamboyant gothic architecture.
		Normandy is known as the birthplace of Impressionism, while the quiet, riverside village of Giverny has become a shrine to the artistic movement's father, Claude Monet.
	www.unl.edu /alumni/programs/tourin/03normandy.htm (1840 words)

	The Age of Chivalry - Duchy of Normandy 911-1259 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Rollo was a leader of the Seine valley settlers and forced Charles III to recognise his occupation of Upper Normandy.
		Duke Richard II of Normandy (996-1026) rejected the Peace of God (the Church's attempt to curb the violence of lesser knights) in favour of using his own ability to keep the peace.
		Although the main enemies of Normandy were Flanders and Anjou the kings of France, who were, nominally at least, the suzerain of the duchy, attempted to destroy it in 987 and 1058 but was defeated on both occasions.
	www.taoc.co.uk /content/view/71/45 (1554 words)

	Holiday Upper Normandy
		Normandy is situated by the Channel coast in the north-western part of France.
		Normandy is an ideal holiday destination if you wish to experience culture, history, architecture and nature in perfect harmony.
		Normandy is famous for its horse breeding, and you can attend riding competitions or ride for yourselves in one of the many riding schools and stud farms.
	www.sologstrand.com /holiday-france/upper-normandy.htm (997 words)

	France Travel Guide : Normandy Overview
		Normandy, France offers a diverse blend of landscapes and attractions, but most travelers are drawn to the 400 miles of beautiful coastline that hugs the English Channel or Le Manche as it is known in France.
		major cities are: Rouen (the capital of upper Normandy, population 400,000), Le Harve (population 250,000), Caen (the capital of lower Normandy, population 200,000) and Cherbourg (population 90,000).
		Normandy is known for its cider and, of course, the apple-brandy Calvados, for which the départment Calvados is named.
	www.thereareplaces.com /Guidebook/pdest/norm/norovr.htm (413 words)

	Upper Normandy - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Upper Normandy - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Located on the coast of the English Channel, Upper Normandy is bounded by the region of...
		Normandy, region and former province of France, bordering on the English Channel.
	uk.encarta.msn.com /Upper_Normandy.html (109 words)

	swuklink: Normandy, France (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Normandy remained closely associated with England until the death of The Conqueror in 1087 when his English and Norman domains were divided between his sons William
		Normandy was surrendered by Edward III in 1360 as part of the Treaty of Brétigny.
		Robert II, Duke of Normandy, leased Normandy to his brother William II for 10,000 marks in 1096 to fund expedition on the First Crusade.
	www.swuklink.com /BAAAGBKX.php (927 words)

	Upper normandy region Medieval Castles French castle Tourism
		In 1035, the duke of Normandy Robert the Splendid one dies in crusade.
		In 1145, Étienne of Boulogne and Geoffroy Plantagenêt dispute the Duchy of Normandy under its walls.
		In 1204, Philippe Auguste annexes Normandy and seizes the castle with Richard Lion Heart: it is the last fortress Norman to be gone to king de France.
	www.casteland.com /puk/castle/hnormand/seinem/arques/arques_hist.htm (616 words)

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		Rouen has been the capital of Upper Normandy since the Roman times and the old part of town, with more than 700 timber-framed houses, is a showcase of fine medieval building techniques.
		From the standpoint of gastronomy, the city is famous for its canard à la rouennaise, a duck dish with a rich sauce; its mirlitons, almond puff pastry tartlets; and the sucre de pomme, a sugar confection flavored with apple.
		Although a lot of apple trees grow in Upper Normandy pastures, a large portion of land is also devoted to the culture of wheat, hay and beets.
	www.frenchselections.com /aven/normandy.hts (1136 words)

	Upper Normandy Town Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		In the course of the Middle Age wars, between Normandy and France, the town was repeatedly burned or sacked.
		John the Good laid siege to the town in 1356; Louis XI’s siege took place in the latter part of the 15th century.
		The cathedral’s upper part was replaced after the war.
	www.french-at-a-touch.com /French_Regions/Upper_Normandy/normandy_upper_town_information.htm (950 words)

	Property for sale in France
		The Upper Normandy region of France is in the north west.
		Upper Normandy has seen an increase in popularity with UK citizens in recent years due to the relatively lower prices and proximity to the UK.
		Upper Normandy has historical significance, but doesn't have the climate or spectacular scenery of French regions further to the south.
	www.francepropertysale.co.uk /france/upper_normandy.html (367 words)

	Normandy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Normandy is a former country (a Duchy) situated in northern France occupying the lower Seine area (upper or Haute-Normandie) and the region to the west (lower or Basse-Normandie) as far as the Cotentin Peninsula.
		Normandy has 3.2 million inhabitants, with an average population density of 107 per square kilometer, just under the French national average, but rising to 145 for upper Normandy.
		Domestic architecture in upper Normandy is typified by half-timbered buildings that also recall vernacular English architecture.
	www.info-pedia.net /about/normandy (1344 words)

	Upper Sandusky Chamber of Commerce (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Special community events are held throughout the year for residents of Upper Sandusky and surrounding communities.
		Home for the Holidays is an annual event; a festive first weekend in December with activities for everyone including a parade and carriage rides with luminaries lining the streets.
		Chief Tarhe The Wyandot peacemaker monument, which is located 41/2 miles northeast of Upper Sandusky, stands in tribute to this great Native American leader.
	www.uppersanduskychamber.com /events.htm (523 words)

	The Rouen Riot and Conan
		His chief strength however, both political and economic, was in the ducal capital of Rouen, a flourishing centre of commerce and Normandy's largest city, guarded by substantial walls and a formidable castle at their south-eastern corner.
		Late in October 1090, he sent confidential messages to the king's forces in their castles in Upper Normandy telling them to move immediately on Rouen to join forces with his own men, who were ready to take up arms on their arrival.
		In the face of grave danger to his principal city, the duke of Normandy had retired to the safety of a suburban church while a younger brother some fifteen years his junior had fought energetically to save his duchy.
	www.deremilitari.org /resources/articles/hollister.htm (3963 words)

	Ducal Normandy
		The surrender of the whole of present-day Normandy by the Frankish kings to the Norwegian Rollon (the future Robert I) and his descendants was made in three steps : the area of today’s Upper Normandy in 911, the Hiemois (Falaise region) and the Bessin in 924, and the Cotentin and the Avranchin in 933.
		Henri, being at the same time Duke of Normandy and King of England, added Aquitaine, Poitou, Auvergne and Perigord to his domains by this marriage.
		Because of structures instituted by the first Dukes, he was able to create, from legislative, economic and political points of view, the most remarkably organized state in the Western world.
	www.ville-cherbourg.fr /uk/tourism_discovery/history/a_little_history/ducal_normandy/default.asp (513 words)

	Upper Hutt - Search Results - ninemsn Encarta
		Upper Hutt - Search Results - ninemsn Encarta
		Upper Hutt, city in the south of the North Island, New Zealand.
		It is located on the Hutt River in the northern end of the Hutt Valley, 32 km (20...
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	INLAND NORMANDY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Upper Normandy offers a vast mixture of calm horizons, soft undulating plateaus which extend from Pays de Caux to Pays d'Ouche.
		In the west as well as the great open cultivated areas of the Caen-Falaise region, can be found the Bocage or Normandy Woodlands, where the fields and orchards are bound by hedgerows.
		With either the extraordinary Suisse Normandy or Orne and it's mysterious rivers running through it's deep valleys, it's wonderful to rediscover the relentless savage nature of the area.
	www.normandy-tourism.org /gb/01bienv/gene21.html (581 words)

	Normandy: Biking through history: d-day beaches, mont saint-michel, saint-malo, rennes, honfleur, bayeux, arromanches, ...
		So many world-altering moments have taken place in Normandy that creating history could almost be viewed as an industry here.
		Fortunately some of Normandy's residents realized that its combination of farmlands and coastline is not only good for making history but for making food too.
		A Mule in Rouen: A Discovery of Upper Normandy
	www.cyclomundo.com /hp_normandy.htm (387 words)

	Haute-Normandie - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This is the flag of Normandy, which is also used by the Lower Normandy région.
		Haute-Normandie (Upper Normandy) is one of the 26 régions of France.
		The capital of Normandy is Rouen, known for its cathedral (highest in France)
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Upper_Normandy (207 words)

	RFF - Our projects - Upper Normandy
		Based in Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy, the Upper and Lower Normandy regional branch a mobilized team.
		Every day, skills, dynamism, a presence on the ground and excellent knowledge of the regional railways are put to work to ensure the development of railway transportation and accompany the region’s growth.
		Led by Christian Petit, the women and men working at the Upper and Lower Normandy regional branch are motivated to meet the region’s railway challenges.
	www.rff.fr /pages/projets/ficheregion.asp?lg=en&code=10 (408 words)

	Francekeys.com ® - Upper Normandy Region - Tourism, Leisure, and Travel in France (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Just across the Channel from London and not very far from Paris, you will find the welcoming region of Normandy with its varied coastline and rich countryside.
		In every corner, you will discover hidden treasures : the pretty harbor of Honfleur, the Bayeux Tapestry, William the Conqueror's birthplace at Falaise, the basilica at Lisieux dedicated to Saint Theresa, Claude Monet's treasured garden at Giverny, and the world-famous Mont Saint Michel, with its breathtaking views from the ramparts.
		Normandy is a rich gastronomic area with its fresh fish ("when Dover soles cross the Channel, they arrive in Dieppe") and shellfish, duck, cream and, of course, the famous Calvados and cheeses like Camenbert, Livarot, and Pont l'Evêque.
	www.francekeys.com /english/regions/normandy_upper.shtml (245 words)

	Normandy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Normandy (in French: Normandie, and in Norman: Normaundie) is a geographical region in northern France.
		The Normans were a mixture of the indigenous Gauls and of the Viking, Hiberno-Norse, Orkney Viking and Anglo-Danish (from the Danelaw) invaders under the leadership of Rollo, who besieged Paris and was given the area of Normandy (Treaty of St.-Claire-sur-Epte, 911) in return for defending it against future pirate attacks.
		Laetitia Casta, supermodel, was born in Pont-Audemer and her mother Line Blin is Norman since several generations.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Normandy (1908 words)

	Upper-Normandy Property Guide
		Evreux, in Upper Normandy in northern France, is a delightful and ancient town surrounded by some of the most stunning and famous gardens in France.
		Set in the spectacularly beautiful and fertile Norman countryside, Evreux, with its Gallo Roman remains, is one of the oldest towns in France.
		Haute-Normandie (or 'Upper Normandy') is in the north of France, conveniently positioned for both Paris and getting to and from the UK.
	www.frenchpropertylinks.com /Normandy/Upper-Normandy.html (434 words)

	French Tourist Office for France tourism and travel, Paris, Riviera, Nice, Cannes, Monaco, Provence, Champagne, ...
		In 1066 the famous Norman Duke William defeated the Saxon King Harold in the Battle of Hastings, was crowned King of England and became known as William the Conqueror.
		Upper Normandy with its highly industrialized and historical capital, Rouen has been linked to many famous names such as Thomas and Pierre Corneille, Gustave Flaubert and Joan of Arc.
		Normandy is a rich gastronomic area with its fresh fish and shellfish, duck, cream and of course, the famous cheeses like Camembert, Livarot and Pont-l'Evêque.
	www.francetourism.com /practicalinfo/regionswestern-normandy.htm (674 words)

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