Looking for a fresh start? Then Normandy is the place for you. Here you’ll find human-sized cities, a wealth of natural beauty from inland to the coast, a rich heritage, innovative start-ups, a diverse employment pool and quality training. Didn’t we tell you? Normandy is a land of opportunity!
Whether you’re visiting Normandy to holiday, work or study, we have all the information you need to plan the perfect trip and holidays, and enjoy the vast range of experiences on offer. Plan how to get there, where to stay and eat, activities and days out.
Working in Normandy
A pleasant living environment, an affordable cost of living, opportunities for development and committed companies are the strengths that people are looking for when they choose to settle in Normandy. Here, you can work 10 minutes from the sea, 15 minutes from the forest or cycle to the office in the major employment centres of Caen, Rouen and Le Havre. Agriculture, industry, tourism and new technologies make up a dynamic economic fabric. And it’s hiring! There are almost 140,000 recruitment projects planned for 2023. Committed to the energy transition, Normandy’s economic players have signed up to the Normandie ODD 2030 manifesto, a commitment to a responsible future.
Living in Normandy
A house with or without a garden or an apartment in the town centre? Finding the right home for you and your family can be a headache, so here are a few pointers to get you started. Whether it’s an investment or a rental, use the property guide to help you find your new pad!
As a guide, property prices in Normandy are 5 times cheaper than in Paris. If you want to buy property in town, the average price per m2 is 3069€ in Caen, 2723€ in Rouen and 2194€ in Le Havre.
Doing business in Normandy
Normandy is a thriving entrepreneurial region. Business support schemes, modern infrastructure and proximity to major markets make the region a top place to start or develop a business. Which sectors are developing? Food processing, renewable energies and digital technology. Did you know that Normandy is the 2nd most outward-looking region in France? It is at the heart of a European market of 200 million consumers, with the Haropa port, the merger of the ports of Le Havre, Rouen and Paris, now France’s leading logistics hub.
Studying in Normandy
With more than 100,000 students each year, Normandy is a top destination for higher education. Caen, Le Havre and Rouen are the main campuses, with branches throughout the region, from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Évreux, via Alençon and Vire. Students can also choose from 11 leading engineering schools, 3 management schools, 2 ESAM sites, the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, 2 science schools, design and architecture schools and research institutes. The region offers nearly 3,000 courses. And when it comes to the fringe aspects of student life, there’s plenty to do in the way of cultural, sporting and festive activities.
Places to visit in Normandy
The Mont-Saint-Michel, Rouen Cathedral, the cliffs of the Alabaster Coast, the D-Day Landing Beaches, Monet’s gardens in Giverny… the list of Normandy’s treasures could go on and on! Here, you’re in the birthplace of Impressionism, the stronghold of William the Conqueror and the home of the Rouen Armada. Moving to Normandy means having access to an exceptional cultural and natural heritage. The region attracts almost 13 million visitors every year. We bet you’ll want to stay?