The Hidden Beauty of Northern France II
Rain, D-Day, cows and Camembert – these are the images often associated with Normandy. Yet the region offers far more than clichés.
From the glowing cliffs of the Alabaster Coast to the green Seine Valley, this journey leads through the rolling landscapes of the Perche, the forests of the Orne and to the iconic Mont-Saint-Michel rising from the tidal flats. Along the way we meet passionate people preserving Normandy’s natural and cultural heritage – from botanists protecting rare plants and craftsmen restoring historic rooftops to fishermen on the Channel and Calvados distillers continuing centuries-old traditions. A vivid portrait of a region full of surprising landscapes, stories and traditions.
Episodes
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From Mont-Saint-Michel to Cotentin
Mont Saint-Michel in western Normandy is world-famous, but few people are aware of the quiet beauty of the surrounding Manche region with its unspoilt Cotentin peninsula. The shimmering turquoise blue sea is omnipresent: when gathering wild herbs, in the view of a photographer portraying the species-rich estuaries, on endless dream beaches or when catching fresh seafood delicacies.
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From the Alabaster Coast to Orne
Between the imposing chalk cliffs of the Alabaster Coast and the lovely orchards in Orne, there is a variety of landscapes, animals, and traditions to discover. A wide variety of people preserve these riches through traditional crafts and sustainable gastronomy, research, or nature conservation projects.
Facts
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Original TitleFrankreichs Nordwesten
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Year2025
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Length2 × 52' (ENG, GER), 2 × 45' (GER)
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ResolutionHD
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Film byAnja Glücklich, Susanne Utzt
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