Lower Normandy is located in the north west of France, below the English Channel. It covers a total area of 17,589 sq Km and has an approx population of 1,500,000. Caen is the capital of Lower Normandy.
Lower Normandy consists of three departments: Calvados, Manche, and Orne.
Lower Normandy (Basse-Normandie) and departments map
Carte des départements de la région Lower Normandy (Basse-Normandie)
There are very few grape vineyards in Lower Normandy. Basse-Normandie is better known for its ciders made of apples and pears.