Society & Civilization
Caen Memorial, visit
CAEN
Memorial for peace.The Caen Memorial is a museum not to be missed in the Caen region. Each year, thousands of visitors discover or rediscover this museum dedica...
Places to Visit in Basse Normandie
Caen Memorial, visit
History
American Military Cemetery at Omaha Beach, visit
COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER
Memories of war.Close to the town centre of Colleville-sur-Mer 9,841 soldiers are buried in the American Military Cemetery at Omaha Beach, near the locations of...
Architecture
Saint-André en Gouffern Abbay, La Hoguette, visit
LA HOGUETTE
Between heather and heath.The Saint-André en Gouffre Anney was founded in the Normandy countryside by "Talas", the Count of Ponthieu Guillaume in 1130.The Sain...
Architecture
Caen Castle, discovery
CAEN
The residential palace of the Duke of Normandy.Caen Castle was built under William the Conqueror in the middle of the 11th century to house the residential pala...
Architecture
Visit Saint-Martin de Juaye-Mondaye Abbey
JUAYE MONDAYE
Where silence reigns.With its church and conventual buildings, the abbey of Saint-Martin forms a fine classical example of the 18th century. Visit the abbey chu...
Fine Arts
The Thomas Henry Fine Art Museum, Cherbourg, visit
CHERBOURG
Norman collection.The Thomas Henry Museum in Cherbourg has an extensive collection of century works of art. From Fra Angelico to Camille Claudel by way of Guill...
Nature
Walk in the Forêt Domaniale d'Ecouves
ALENCON
The biggest forest in the département.The forest of Ecouves, covering an area of 8,153 hectares, is managed by the French forestry commission, the Office Nation...
Agriculture
Tour of the Cotentin Museum-Farm, Sainte-Mère-Eglise
SAINTE MERE EGLISE
Normandy and farming.Known as the Ferme-Musée du Cotentin, this museum displays a range of chariots, ploughs, tractors and antique farming machinery. Pieced tog...
Architecture
Abbaye aux Hommes, Caen, visit
CAEN
An abbey for men.The Abbaye aux Hommes in Caen was founded in the 11th century by William the Conqueror and his wife Queen Matilda. The site incorporates severa...
Architecture
Abbey at Mont-Saint-Michel, visit
LE MONT SAINT MICHEL
A sacred place of mystery and legends.On the border between Brittany and Normandy, between Cancale and Granville, the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel is a fascinating ...
Bars & Restaurants
Events & Festivals
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Cascadeur in concert
The masked singer.Seen alongside bands like Orwell, Variety Lab and Sharko, Cascadeur has served his...
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Scorpions in concert, farewell tour
Back to the magic of the moment!"Still Loving You", "Winds of Change": who has not held their partne...
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Symphony equestrian II, show
Equestrian exploits!Following the success of his first show, Symphonie Equestre invites audiences to...
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Siberian National Ballet, show
Journey to a cold cold land!A journey to a cold cold land! This ballet transports spectators to an e...
Places to Visit
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Caen Memorial, visit
Memorial for peace.The Caen Memorial is a museum not to be missed in the Caen region. Each year, tho...
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V'eol
A bike, my kingdom for a bike!March 23rd 2008 is the inauguration date for the new self-service bicy...
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Tour of the Lace House, Argentan
Delicate artwork…Le Point d'Argentan or Argentan Lace is a rare gemstone made from a needlelace tech...
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Tour of the Cotentin Museum-Farm, Sainte-Mère-Eglise
Normandy and farming.Known as the Ferme-Musée du Cotentin, this museum displays a range of chariots,...
