Issued in 1978, this 1.40 franc French regional definitive stamp celebrates the region of Haute-Normandie. The design, by Claude Jumelet, depicts the region’s industrial and maritime character with a refinery and cargo ship in blue, contrasted by the white cliffs of Étretat and a delicate pink apple blossom — symbolizing Normandy’s famous orchards. The seagull adds a coastal touch, uniting nature and industry. Part of France’s “Régions” series, it beautifully represents the balance of natural beauty and economic vitality in northern France.