France

Normandy

Jewish life in Normandy was focused around Caen and Rouen.

The Jewish community lives in the region since the Roman empire until their expulsion in 1182.

During the middle-ages, Normandy was the region of France with the largest Jewish community. Their installation in London was favored by William the Conqueror. Rouen was an important center for judaism and Caen had a synagogue until 1306.