When the Vikings settled and became Normans in the 10th century, Rouen became Normandy's capital. It's famous for its Gothic cathedral, half-timbered houses and Joan of Arc sights. The cathedral ...

Francesca Mulone, Coldwell Banker Realty, (914) 943-6442. Designed by Arthur Bone, this house in Normandy's half-timbered style dates to 1928. The four-bedroom home has exposed beams, built-ins ...

Come lunchtime, as the sun cooks the pavements and people of Trouville, in Normandy, northern France ... place filled with exquisite half-timbered houses with steep roofs, a seafront with a ...