Information on Normandy, France
The Normandy region of France acquired its name from the Norman tribes who settled there beginning in the last decades of the first millennium and eventually were seceded the territory by Charles III.
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History
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While Normandy was only truly an independent entity for around 200 years, its desirability influenced the French and English disputes over the next several centuries. It was, in fact, a Duke of Normandy--known to the English as William the Conqueror--that established the Norman Dynasty in England.
Geography
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Normandy is one of the northernmost regions of France, bordering the English Channel. Its neighbor regions are Picardy to the east and Brittany to the south. The Seine River also flows through the region, providing an important connection to more inland regions of France, such as Paris itself.
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Significance
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Because the Duke of Normandy and the King of England were for generations the same personage, Normandy was one of the key players in the long interaction between France and England. The Norse tribes that settled the region also created an important, distinct culture within France, as well as a highly differentiated dialect (though these are fading except in the most rural areas).
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References
- Photo Credit Timber Framed Normandy Houses image by Chris Lofty from Fotolia.com
