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The historic center of Bayeux in Basse-Normandie, with the Notre Dame Cathedral overlooking the Aure River.

Haute-Normandie is also renowned for its picturesque countryside, characterized by rolling hills and famous forests and peppered with historic towns and cities, including Rouen and Le Havre. The Seine River runs through the heart of the region, providing a valuable waterway for transportation and industry. Haute-Normandie is also home to the famous Impressionist artist Claude Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny, which attract many visitors. From the Farm Normandie is well known for its dairy farms and products, particularly its milk, butter and cream, as well as famous cheeses such as Camembert and Pont l’Évêque, made from cow’s milk and celebrated at cheese festivals throughout the region. Perhaps even more than its cheese, the rest of the country is particularly fond of Normandie’s apple cider, which is produced from

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