Capital: Rouen (historic city with cathedral, half-timbered houses, and links to Joan of Arc)
Main port: Le Havre (modern architecture, UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Location: at the mouth of the Seine, with a long coastline on the English Channel (La Manche)
Known for: the spectacular white chalk cliffs of Étretat, the Alabaster Coast (Côte d'Albâtre), impressive cliffs, beautiful seaside resorts (Dieppe, Fécamp, Le Tréport), impressionist landscapes (Monet, etc.), and medieval heritage (e.g., the abbey ruins of Jumièges)
Character: a mix of industry/port (Le Havre, Rouen), rural countryside, and dramatic coastline
In short: a department with sea, cliffs, history, cathedrals, and ports – one of the most beautiful coastal areas in Normandy.
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