Normandy Isles is a U.S. Historic District in Miami-Dade County loacted in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area. It is only a few minutes away from Biscayne Bay. Normandy Isle was incorporated on March 26, 1915. On November 12, 2008, Normandy Isles was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

HISTORY

Alsace native Henri Levi (or Levy) moved to Miami Beach in 1922. In 1926 he undertook a 2-year period of 24 hour a day dredging to create Normandy Isle from the natural swampy land mass in Biscayne Bay west of 71st street theretofore called Warner-Meade Island. Levy was also instrumental in the construction of the 79th Street Causeway.

With street names like Rue Versailles and Rue Vendome, one might easily think Normandy Isles is a “little Paris.” Although this North Beach enclave may have been brimming with French immigrants at one time, Argentines now have the most influence here. Because of this boom in Argentine population, Normandy Isles was even given the name “Little Argentina” a couple of years ago.

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFESTYLE

The heart of Normandy Isle’s commercial district could easily be spotted once one sees the obelisk fountain. This part of Normandy Isle is dotted with lovely shops and restaurants, groceries, and even a farmer’s market during weekends selling fruits, vegetables, and flowers.

Experience a taste of Argentina by trying out Argentine pastries in a local bakery. Savor the taste of Greek, Italian, Japanese, or Thai cuisine with restaurants that reflect the cultural diversity in the island.

If you’re in for a little recreation and sports, you could play a game of tennis at North Shore Park's clay tennis courts, visit the new community pool for a relaxing swim or even for a relaxing game of golf, you can choose from one of Normandy Isle’s well-manicured golf courses: Normandy Shores Golf Course, Indian Creek Country Club, and La Gorce Country Club, to name a few.

Art and music lovers can catch a movie or performance at the Byron Carlyle Theater or concerts at the North Beach Bandhsell. Museums are must-see attractions in this Historic District.

There are plenty of great parks around Normandy Isles where one could relax after a long day: Bill Baggs Cape Forida State Park, Biscayne National Park, John U. Lloyd Beach State Recreation Area, and Oleta River State Park. The local favorite is Normandy Isle Park - a 3.6 acre park located between 71st Street and Normandy Isle Drive.

SCHOOLS IN NORMANDY ISLES :

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:

Barry University, Florida International University, Florida National College, Miami-Dade Community College, Nova Southeastern University, Saint Thomas University, Saint John Vianney College Seminary, Trinity International University and Univerity Miami – just to name a few.