If you go to a major bookstore (Barnes & Nobels, etc), you will find a book called "Most Scenic Villages in Normandy" (there is similar books for Calais, Cherborg, Southern France, Italy, etc.). It is a "coffee table" book, hardbound and about 150 pages in length.You might find it in the travel section.
It has a large and wonderful selection of colorful photos along with some narative. It is also availalbe online at Amazon.com. I recommend this book series highly to anyone building diorama pieces.