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Deauville 2010

Anniversaire de la création de Deauville
From Friday, December 25 2009 to Friday, December 31 2010
A year of special events and activities.
In 1860 the seaside resort of Deauville was born. To celebrate its 150th birthday this town in Normandy will host all kinds of events all throughout the year. With concerts, trade fairs, fêtes, theatre and dance, sporting events and so on there is plenty for everyone.
Special highlights include the New Year festivities, the Asian film festival, the Omnivore food festival, the festival of American cinema, and guided tours of interesting places in town.
In 1860 the seaside resort of Deauville was born. To celebrate its 150th birthday this town in Normandy will host all kinds of events all throughout the year. With concerts, trade fairs, fêtes, theatre and dance, sporting events and so on there is plenty for everyone.
Special highlights include the New Year festivities, the Asian film festival, the Omnivore food festival, the festival of American cinema, and guided tours of interesting places in town.
Opening Times & Prices
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 14 40 00 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
Office de tourisme de Deauville
112
rue Victor-Hugo
DEAUVILLE
FRANCE
14800
- Drawings for Peace - permanent exhibition

From Friday, January 29 2010 to Friday, December 31 2010
Ink worth its weight in gold.
Building on the success of the "Cartooning for Peace" foundation, the Caen memorial will be displaying a selection of works dealing with this powerful, universal theme. Cartoonists, illustrators and professionals in graphic arts were called upon to produce a number of works to explore the theme.
Organised for the first time in October 2006 at the UN headquarters, the event draws artists and illustrators from throughout the world to take part in an artistic melting pot unlike any other…
Building on the success of the "Cartooning for Peace" foundation, the Caen memorial will be displaying a selection of works dealing with this powerful, universal theme. Cartoonists, illustrators and professionals in graphic arts were called upon to produce a number of works to explore the theme.
Organised for the first time in October 2006 at the UN headquarters, the event draws artists and illustrators from throughout the world to take part in an artistic melting pot unlike any other…
Opening Times & Prices
From Friday 29 January to Thursday 11 November 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 19:00
From Friday 12 November to Monday 27 December 2010 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 09:30 to 18:00
From Tuesday 28 to Friday 31 December 2010 :
- From Tuesday to Friday from 09:30 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Free
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 19:00
From Friday 12 November to Monday 27 December 2010 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 09:30 to 18:00
From Tuesday 28 to Friday 31 December 2010 :
- From Tuesday to Friday from 09:30 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Free
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 06 06 44 |
| Fax: | 02 31 06 06 70 |
| Email: | memorial@unicaen.fr |
| Website: |
Memorial de caen (auditorium)
esplanade Général-Eisenhower
CAEN
FRANCE
14000
Visit Perche Natural Regional Park

From Thursday, January 1 2009
36,000 hectares of unspoilt nature.
The Perche is an ancient French province enjoying something of a revival, and is distinguished by a strong geographical, historical, landscape and architectural identity. The Parc Naturel Régional du Perche, created five years ago, covers 118 communes divided between two départements, the Eure-et-Loir and the Orne. The Perche is characterised by a wide diversity of natural habitats: bocages (a mixture of fields, hedgerows and woodland), pastures, 36,000 hectares of forest, ponds and wetlands, hillsides and moorland supporting over 1,200 plant species and a varied fauna including some thirty species listed as of European interest.
The Perche also enjoys a remarkable architecural heritage: manor houses, splendid farms and picturesque villages. The identity of the Perche is also expressed in its customs, local events, traditional activities and popular arts and crafts.
The Manoir de Courboyer, standing in a 65 hectare landscaped estate, houses the Maison du Parc. The estate is a focal point for tourism and cultural activities, offering a range of events and activities: tours of the manor house, exhibitions, Perche produce stalls, a gastronomy centre, etc.
The Perche is an ancient French province enjoying something of a revival, and is distinguished by a strong geographical, historical, landscape and architectural identity. The Parc Naturel Régional du Perche, created five years ago, covers 118 communes divided between two départements, the Eure-et-Loir and the Orne. The Perche is characterised by a wide diversity of natural habitats: bocages (a mixture of fields, hedgerows and woodland), pastures, 36,000 hectares of forest, ponds and wetlands, hillsides and moorland supporting over 1,200 plant species and a varied fauna including some thirty species listed as of European interest.
The Perche also enjoys a remarkable architecural heritage: manor houses, splendid farms and picturesque villages. The identity of the Perche is also expressed in its customs, local events, traditional activities and popular arts and crafts.
The Manoir de Courboyer, standing in a 65 hectare landscaped estate, houses the Maison du Parc. The estate is a focal point for tourism and cultural activities, offering a range of events and activities: tours of the manor house, exhibitions, Perche produce stalls, a gastronomy centre, etc.
Opening Times & Prices
All year long :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 33 85 36 36 |
| Fax: | 02 33 85 36 37 |
| Email: | secretariat@parc-naturel-perche.fr |
| Website: |
Parc naturel régional du Perche
Maison du Parc
Courboyer
NOCE
FRANCE
61340
360° Screenings, Arromanches

From Thursday, January 1 2009
Panorama of the Liberation.
At Arromanches 360, you are at the very heart of things. An outstanding film entitled Le Prix de la Liberté, (The Price of freedom) is projected onto 9 screens in a circular room.
Combining images of the Landings in 1944 and scenes of Normandy today, this 360° cinema will be an unforgettable experience.
At Arromanches 360, you are at the very heart of things. An outstanding film entitled Le Prix de la Liberté, (The Price of freedom) is projected onto 9 screens in a circular room.
Combining images of the Landings in 1944 and scenes of Normandy today, this 360° cinema will be an unforgettable experience.
Opening Times & Prices
From Monday 1 February 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:10 to 16:40
From Monday 1 March 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:10 to 17:10
From Thursday 1 April 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:10 to 17:40
From Tuesday 1 June 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:40 to 18:40
From Wednesday 1 September 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:10 to 17:40
From Monday 1 November 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:10 to 17:10
From Wednesday 1 December 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:10 to 16:40
Admission prices :
- Full price : 4.2 €
- Retired : 3.7 €
- Students : 3.7 €
- War veterans : Free
- School Groups : 3 €
- Children : 3.7 €
- Group rates (adults) : 3.5 €
- Until 10 years : Free
- Everyday, from 10:10 to 16:40
From Monday 1 March 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:10 to 17:10
From Thursday 1 April 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:10 to 17:40
From Tuesday 1 June 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:40 to 18:40
From Wednesday 1 September 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:10 to 17:40
From Monday 1 November 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:10 to 17:10
From Wednesday 1 December 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:10 to 16:40
Admission prices :
- Full price : 4.2 €
- Retired : 3.7 €
- Students : 3.7 €
- War veterans : Free
- School Groups : 3 €
- Children : 3.7 €
- Group rates (adults) : 3.5 €
- Until 10 years : Free
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 22 30 30 |
| Fax: | 02 31 22 33 55 |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
Arromanches 360
chemin du calvaire
ARROMANCHES-LES-BAINS
FRANCE
14117
Visit the Chocolate Museum

From Thursday, January 1 2009
In praise of "xocoatl".
Chocolate had to journey from the other side of the world to bring its delights to Europe. The Chocolate Museum prides itself on explaining that journey and the history of chocolate from the time of the first cocoa trees, venerated by the Maya, until the arrival of the precious cocoa beans in Europe to be processed and turned into various preparations.
The highlight of the show? Watching, from behind glass windows, the preparation of drakkars, chocolates, mouldings and apples in Calvados.
Chocolate had to journey from the other side of the world to bring its delights to Europe. The Chocolate Museum prides itself on explaining that journey and the history of chocolate from the time of the first cocoa trees, venerated by the Maya, until the arrival of the precious cocoa beans in Europe to be processed and turned into various preparations.
The highlight of the show? Watching, from behind glass windows, the preparation of drakkars, chocolates, mouldings and apples in Calvados.
Opening Times & Prices
From Tuesday 1 January 2008 :
- Monday from 14:00 to 18:00
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 09:30 to 12:00
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 3.8 €
- Children : 2.2 €
- School Groups : 2 €
- Group rates (adults) : Free
- Monday from 14:00 to 18:00
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 09:30 to 12:00
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 3.8 €
- Children : 2.2 €
- School Groups : 2 €
- Group rates (adults) : Free
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 10 00 05 |
| Fax: | 02 31 10 00 30 |
| Email: | choco-drakkar@orange.fr |
| Website: |
Musée du Chocolat
ZA Bayeux Intercom
NONANT
FRANCE
14400
Tour of the Trouville-sur-Mer City Hall

From Thursday, January 1 2009
An elegant city hall…
The Trouville City Hall is a Louis XIII-style building that dominates the skyline in Trouville-sur-Mer. As you explore this historic beach resort, be sure to stop and admire this stunning edifice with its sober, elegant lines and red brick facades. It was designed by architects Paul and Laurent Farge.
The facade also includes one of the most original circular foreparts you will ever see, giving an unusual character to a building that is all angles and planes.
The Trouville City Hall is a Louis XIII-style building that dominates the skyline in Trouville-sur-Mer. As you explore this historic beach resort, be sure to stop and admire this stunning edifice with its sober, elegant lines and red brick facades. It was designed by architects Paul and Laurent Farge.
The facade also includes one of the most original circular foreparts you will ever see, giving an unusual character to a building that is all angles and planes.
Opening Times & Prices
All year long :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 144 141 |
| Fax: | 0231 989 036 |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
Hôtel de Ville de Trouville-sur-Mer
164
boulevard Fernand Moureaux
TROUVILLE-SUR-MER
FRANCE
14360
Visit the Thomas Henry Art Museum

From Thursday, January 1 2009
Norman collection.
The museum owns an extensive collection of 15th and 19th century works. From Fra Angelico to Camille Claudel by way of Guillaume Fouace and David, the museum offers a splendid collection of some 300 paintings and sculptures from the 15th to the 19th centuries.
As Normandy's third largest museum, it houses a unique collection of the works of Jean-François Millet, Van Gogh's "spiritual father" (some thirty paintings, plus sketches, charcoals and prints).
One room is entirely given over to the works of Guillaume Fouace, a local artist who enjoyed considerable success during his lifetime, particularly with his still-lifes. They hang in the section following the Millet exhibition...
The museum owns an extensive collection of 15th and 19th century works. From Fra Angelico to Camille Claudel by way of Guillaume Fouace and David, the museum offers a splendid collection of some 300 paintings and sculptures from the 15th to the 19th centuries.
As Normandy's third largest museum, it houses a unique collection of the works of Jean-François Millet, Van Gogh's "spiritual father" (some thirty paintings, plus sketches, charcoals and prints).
One room is entirely given over to the works of Guillaume Fouace, a local artist who enjoyed considerable success during his lifetime, particularly with his still-lifes. They hang in the section following the Millet exhibition...
Opening Times & Prices
From Thursday 1 October 2009 :
- From Wednesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
From Saturday 1 May 2010 :
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 18:00
From Friday 1 October 2010 :
- From Wednesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Free
Closed on 1 January, 13 April, 1 May, 8 May, 1 June, 21 May, 14 July, 15 August, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December
- From Wednesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
From Saturday 1 May 2010 :
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 18:00
From Friday 1 October 2010 :
- From Wednesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Free
Closed on 1 January, 13 April, 1 May, 8 May, 1 June, 21 May, 14 July, 15 August, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 33 23 39 30 |
| Fax: | 02 33 23 39 31 |
| Email: | mairie@ville-cherbourg.fr |
| Website: |
Musée des Beaux-Arts Thomas Henry de Cherbourg
4
rue Vastel
CHERBOURG
FRANCE
50100
Visit the Cité de la Mer

From Thursday, January 1 2009
The thrill of the deep.
La Cité de la Mer, which opened on 29 April 2002, is a vast scientific, cultural and fun centre devoted to the immense riches of the oceans and oceanographic exploration.
Exceeding all expectations, the Cité welcomed its millionth visitor in July 2005.!
Encouraged by these visitor numbers, the Cité de la Mer is now launching a second extension phase.
The origins of the Cité de la Mer, which enjoys an enviable situation in the former Cherbourg trans-Atlantic passenger docks, were twofold: to revive an Art Deco masterpiece, the former trans-Atlantic passenger terminal, and to make the nuclear submarine Le Redoutable the biggest submarine open to the public in the world. Those aims have been achieved.
The gradual descent into the abyss, during a three-hour journey into a fault in the ocean floor, is organised according to two major themes:
The Submarine, with an introduction to the Redoutable, the biggest submarine open to the public anywhere in the world.
For 45 minutes, the voice of the Captain explains how a nuclear submarine works and what life onboard is like for its crew.
The Ocean, which concentrates on exploring and using the rich resources of the ocean, and which centres around one of the deepest aquariums in Europe (10.70m) containing over 3,500 fish.
La Cité de la Mer, which opened on 29 April 2002, is a vast scientific, cultural and fun centre devoted to the immense riches of the oceans and oceanographic exploration.
Exceeding all expectations, the Cité welcomed its millionth visitor in July 2005.!
Encouraged by these visitor numbers, the Cité de la Mer is now launching a second extension phase.
The origins of the Cité de la Mer, which enjoys an enviable situation in the former Cherbourg trans-Atlantic passenger docks, were twofold: to revive an Art Deco masterpiece, the former trans-Atlantic passenger terminal, and to make the nuclear submarine Le Redoutable the biggest submarine open to the public in the world. Those aims have been achieved.
The gradual descent into the abyss, during a three-hour journey into a fault in the ocean floor, is organised according to two major themes:
The Submarine, with an introduction to the Redoutable, the biggest submarine open to the public anywhere in the world.
For 45 minutes, the voice of the Captain explains how a nuclear submarine works and what life onboard is like for its crew.
The Ocean, which concentrates on exploring and using the rich resources of the ocean, and which centres around one of the deepest aquariums in Europe (10.70m) containing over 3,500 fish.
Opening Times & Prices
From Saturday 30 January 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 15.5 €
- - Reduced price : 10.5 €
- - Until 5 years : Free
From Monday 3 May 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 18:00
- Special Fees :
- - Reduced price : 13 €
- - Full price : 18 €
From Thursday 1 July 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 19:00
- Special Fees :
- - Reduced price : 13 €
- - Full price : 18 €
From Wednesday 1 September 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 18:00
- Special Fees :
- - Reduced price : 13 €
- - Full price : 18 €
From Friday 1 October 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 15.5 €
- - Reduced price : 10.5 €
From Saturday 6 February 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 18:00
From Saturday 3 April 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 18:30
Closed on 1 January and 25 December
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 15.5 €
- - Reduced price : 10.5 €
- - Until 5 years : Free
From Monday 3 May 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 18:00
- Special Fees :
- - Reduced price : 13 €
- - Full price : 18 €
From Thursday 1 July 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 19:00
- Special Fees :
- - Reduced price : 13 €
- - Full price : 18 €
From Wednesday 1 September 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 18:00
- Special Fees :
- - Reduced price : 13 €
- - Full price : 18 €
From Friday 1 October 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 15.5 €
- - Reduced price : 10.5 €
From Saturday 6 February 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 18:00
From Saturday 3 April 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 18:30
Closed on 1 January and 25 December
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 33 20 26 26 |
| Fax: | 02 33 20 26 27 |
| Email: | informations@citedelamer.com |
| Website: |
La Cité de la mer
Gare Maritime Transatlantique
CHERBOURG
FRANCE
50100
Visit the Museum of Liberation

From Thursday, January 1 2009
Lest we forget.
In chronological order, the museum retraces the different stages in the history of the Second World War, from the exodus to the Liberation.
It stresses the primordial role played by the port of Cherbourg as a supply base for the Allied armies fighting to win back France.
The permanent collection has been reorganised and new displays created: prisoners of war, everyday life under the Occupation, and the victims of genocide. Whether this is your first visit or one of many, the Liberation Museum is well worth your attention.
In chronological order, the museum retraces the different stages in the history of the Second World War, from the exodus to the Liberation.
It stresses the primordial role played by the port of Cherbourg as a supply base for the Allied armies fighting to win back France.
The permanent collection has been reorganised and new displays created: prisoners of war, everyday life under the Occupation, and the victims of genocide. Whether this is your first visit or one of many, the Liberation Museum is well worth your attention.
Opening Times & Prices
From Wednesday 3 March 2010 :
- From Wednesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
From Saturday 1 May 2010 :
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 18:00
From Friday 1 October 2010 :
- From Wednesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 3.7 €
- Until 7 years : Free
- Reduced price : 2 €
Closed on 1 January, 13 April, 1 May, 1 June, 21 May, 14 July, 15 August, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December
- From Wednesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
From Saturday 1 May 2010 :
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 18:00
From Friday 1 October 2010 :
- From Wednesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 3.7 €
- Until 7 years : Free
- Reduced price : 2 €
Closed on 1 January, 13 April, 1 May, 1 June, 21 May, 14 July, 15 August, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 33 20 14 12 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
Musée de la Liberation
Fort du Roule
CHERBOURG
FRANCE
50100
Walk in the Forêt Domaniale d'Ecouves

From Thursday, January 1 2009
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 National des Forêts, and is the largest in the département.
The ONF, which manages 27,000 hectares of state-owned forests in the Orne, is charged with preserving France's natural heritage by implemeting multi-functional management of the three main functions assigned to the national forests:
- economic activity, through the production of high quality workable wood;
- A choice of tree species and techniques appropriate to the ecological conditions (climate, soil, etc.);
- Sustainable game management;
- Recreational functions including:
- public amenity areas;
- environmental education in schools and for the general public;
- Opening of footpaths;
- An environmental function: with a programme of campaigns aimed at the conservation and/or rehabilitation of habitats and species of special heritage interest.
The forest of Ecouves, covering an area of 8,153 hectares, is managed by the French forestry commission, the Office National des Forêts, and is the largest in the département.
The ONF, which manages 27,000 hectares of state-owned forests in the Orne, is charged with preserving France's natural heritage by implemeting multi-functional management of the three main functions assigned to the national forests:
- economic activity, through the production of high quality workable wood;
- A choice of tree species and techniques appropriate to the ecological conditions (climate, soil, etc.);
- Sustainable game management;
- Recreational functions including:
- public amenity areas;
- environmental education in schools and for the general public;
- Opening of footpaths;
- An environmental function: with a programme of campaigns aimed at the conservation and/or rehabilitation of habitats and species of special heritage interest.
Opening Times & Prices
All year long :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 17:00
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 17:00
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 33 82 55 00 |
| Fax: | 02 33 32 20 69 |
| Email: | ag.basse-normandie@onf.fr |
| Website: |
Office National des Forêts d'Alençon
36
rue Saint-Blaise
ALENCON
FRANCE
61000
Visit the Sculpture park

From Thursday, January 1 2009
Contemporary art with a modern feel.
Within its outer walls, thanks to the diversity of backdrops available, the chateau offers a splendid setting for this first series of five sculptures, three modern and two contemporary, launching this ambitious project: Rodin's Walking Man on a Column, Bourdelle's Grand Guerrier (the warrior), Giacometto's Grande Femme (tall woman), Sans Titre (untitled) by Damien Cabanes (1999), coloured resin, and One Man, Nine Animals.
The exhibition is an invitation to discovery and surprise, open to all walkers and visitors.
Within its outer walls, thanks to the diversity of backdrops available, the chateau offers a splendid setting for this first series of five sculptures, three modern and two contemporary, launching this ambitious project: Rodin's Walking Man on a Column, Bourdelle's Grand Guerrier (the warrior), Giacometto's Grande Femme (tall woman), Sans Titre (untitled) by Damien Cabanes (1999), coloured resin, and One Man, Nine Animals.
The exhibition is an invitation to discovery and surprise, open to all walkers and visitors.
Opening Times & Prices
All year long :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 17:00
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 17:00
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | mdn@ville-caen.fr |
| Website: |
Château de Caen
porte des Champs
CAEN
FRANCE
14000
Stroll through the park in Bayeux

From Thursday, January 1 2009
A green monument.
The public park in Bayeux is a 2.6 hectare landscaped site created in 1859 by Eugène Bülher. Of the 400 trees in the park, the most spectacular is undoubtedly the famous "weeping beech", listed as a natural monument in 1932 and designated an "arbre remarquable de France" (a tree of special interest) in 2001.
The park is an integral part of Bayeux's heritage, with a signposted walk and information points providing the keys to an understanding of the gardens and the main plant species found there.
The public park in Bayeux is a 2.6 hectare landscaped site created in 1859 by Eugène Bülher. Of the 400 trees in the park, the most spectacular is undoubtedly the famous "weeping beech", listed as a natural monument in 1932 and designated an "arbre remarquable de France" (a tree of special interest) in 2001.
The park is an integral part of Bayeux's heritage, with a signposted walk and information points providing the keys to an understanding of the gardens and the main plant species found there.
Opening Times & Prices
From Thursday 1 October 2009 :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 17:00
From Thursday 1 April 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 20:00
From Friday 1 October 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 17:00
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 17:00
From Thursday 1 April 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 20:00
From Friday 1 October 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 17:00
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 10 10 14 |
| Fax: | 02 31 92 02 34 |
| Email: | rgallois@mairie-bayeux.fr |
| Website: |
Jardin Public
route de Port-en-Bessin
BAYEUX
FRANCE
14400
Visit Saint-Martin de Juaye-Mondaye Abbey

From Thursday, January 1 2009
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 church, the sacristy and the main convent rooms including the extensive library containing 50,000 volumes.
With its church and conventual buildings, the abbey of Saint-Martin forms a fine classical example of the 18th century. Visit the abbey church, the sacristy and the main convent rooms including the extensive library containing 50,000 volumes.
Opening Times & Prices
From Thursday 1 October 2009 :
- Sunday from 15:00 to 16:00
- Sunday from 16:00 to 17:00
From Tuesday 1 June 2010 :
- Sunday from 15:30 to 16:30
From Thursday 1 July 2010 :
- From Monday to Friday from 15:00 to 16:00
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 17:00 to 18:00
- Sunday from 15:30 to 16:30
From Wednesday 1 September 2010 :
- Sunday from 15:00 to 16:00
- Sunday from 16:30 to 17:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 5 €
- Until 12 years : Free
- Group rates (adults) : 3 €
- Sunday from 15:00 to 16:00
- Sunday from 16:00 to 17:00
From Tuesday 1 June 2010 :
- Sunday from 15:30 to 16:30
From Thursday 1 July 2010 :
- From Monday to Friday from 15:00 to 16:00
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 17:00 to 18:00
- Sunday from 15:30 to 16:30
From Wednesday 1 September 2010 :
- Sunday from 15:00 to 16:00
- Sunday from 16:30 to 17:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 5 €
- Until 12 years : Free
- Group rates (adults) : 3 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 92 58 11 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
Abbaye de juaye-mondaye
JUAYE MONDAYE
FRANCE
14250
Visit of the Colleville-sur-Mer American cemetary

From Thursday, January 1 2009
Memories of war.
Close to the town centre of Colleville-sur-Mer, 9 841 soldiers are buried in the American cemetery of Omaha Beach, near the site of the Landing of 6 June 1944, a tribute to the Second World War and the Normanie landings.
On the never-ending lawns, the lines of white crosses remind us of the courage and folly of man.
Close to the town centre of Colleville-sur-Mer, 9 841 soldiers are buried in the American cemetery of Omaha Beach, near the site of the Landing of 6 June 1944, a tribute to the Second World War and the Normanie landings.
On the never-ending lawns, the lines of white crosses remind us of the courage and folly of man.
Opening Times & Prices
From Friday 1 January 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 17:00
Admission prices :
- Free
Closed on 1 January and 25 December
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 17:00
Admission prices :
- Free
Closed on 1 January and 25 December
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 51 62 00 |
| Fax: | 02 31 51 62 09 |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
Cimetiere américain de Omaha-Beach
route départementale 514
COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER
FRANCE
14710
Visit Balleroy Château

From Thursday, January 1 2009
An architectural monument.
Built in 1631 to plans drawn up by architect François Mansart, the Château de Balleroy is part of one of the first town-planning schemes ever executed in France, and that was to inspire Versailles.
In 1975, the first Balloon Museum was founded by Malcolm S. Forbes in one of the former stable buildings.
The 17th century dovecote and the grounds are also not to be missed.
Built in 1631 to plans drawn up by architect François Mansart, the Château de Balleroy is part of one of the first town-planning schemes ever executed in France, and that was to inspire Versailles.
In 1975, the first Balloon Museum was founded by Malcolm S. Forbes in one of the former stable buildings.
The 17th century dovecote and the grounds are also not to be missed.
Opening Times & Prices
From Friday 16 October 2009 :
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 to 12:00
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 13:30 to 17:00
From Monday 15 March 2010 :
- From Wednesday to Monday from 10:00 to 12:00
- From Wednesday to Monday from 14:00 to 18:00
From Thursday 1 July 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
From Wednesday 1 September 2010 :
- From Wednesday to Monday from 10:00 to 12:00
- From Wednesday to Monday from 14:00 to 18:00
From Saturday 16 October 2010 :
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 to 12:00
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 13:30 to 17:00
Closed on 1 January, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 to 12:00
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 13:30 to 17:00
From Monday 15 March 2010 :
- From Wednesday to Monday from 10:00 to 12:00
- From Wednesday to Monday from 14:00 to 18:00
From Thursday 1 July 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
From Wednesday 1 September 2010 :
- From Wednesday to Monday from 10:00 to 12:00
- From Wednesday to Monday from 14:00 to 18:00
From Saturday 16 October 2010 :
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 to 12:00
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 13:30 to 17:00
Closed on 1 January, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 21 60 61 |
| Fax: | 02 31 21 51 77 |
| Email: | reservation@chateau-balleroy.com |
| Website: |
Château de Balleroy
BALLEROY
FRANCE
14490
Visit Marcel Viard Ciderhouse

From Thursday, January 1 2009
From apples to cider.
Since 1932, the Cidrerie Marcel Viard has been producing traditional cider from local Norman cider apples. See how "Bayeux" cider is made: the orchard, the cellars, the packing room. The cider farm was the first to be liberated in France in June 1944.
It was designated a primary military target, to ensure supplies needed for the freshly-landed British troops.
Since 1932, the Cidrerie Marcel Viard has been producing traditional cider from local Norman cider apples. See how "Bayeux" cider is made: the orchard, the cellars, the packing room. The cider farm was the first to be liberated in France in June 1944.
It was designated a primary military target, to ensure supplies needed for the freshly-landed British troops.
Opening Times & Prices
From Thursday 1 April 2010 :
- From Monday to Friday from 16:00 to 18:00
From Thursday 1 July 2010 :
- From Monday to Friday from 10:30 to 12:30
- From Monday to Friday from 16:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Free
- From Monday to Friday from 16:00 to 18:00
From Thursday 1 July 2010 :
- From Monday to Friday from 10:30 to 12:30
- From Monday to Friday from 16:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Free
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 92 09 15 |
| Fax: | 02 31 92 22 05 |
| Email: | cidrerie.viard@wanadoo.fr |
| Website: |
Cidrerie Marcel Viard
GUERON
FRANCE
14400
The Trouville Museum - Villa Montebello

From Sunday, March 22 2009 to Tuesday, November 16 2010
Beach babes and culture-vultures.
The Trouville museum, set up in the Villa Montebello, will tell you all about the history of this historic beach resort.
Ethnographic artefacts, along with rich art collections, retrace the history of this fascinating commune from different perspectives to give you a rounded view.
The museum's other halls are more focused, with for example a display space dedicated to Raymond Savignac and another to the André Hambourg collection. One of the galleries, on the dock of the harbour, hosts temporary exhibitions throughout the year.
The Trouville museum, set up in the Villa Montebello, will tell you all about the history of this historic beach resort.
Ethnographic artefacts, along with rich art collections, retrace the history of this fascinating commune from different perspectives to give you a rounded view.
The museum's other halls are more focused, with for example a display space dedicated to Raymond Savignac and another to the André Hambourg collection. One of the galleries, on the dock of the harbour, hosts temporary exhibitions throughout the year.
Opening Times & Prices
From Monday 22 March to Friday 30 April 2010 :
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 17:30
- Saturday, Sunday from 11:00 to 13:00
From Saturday 1 May to Thursday 30 September 2010 :
- Everyday, from 11:00 to 13:00
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 18:00
From Friday 1 October to Tuesday 16 November 2010 :
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 17:30
- Saturday, Sunday from 11:00 to 13:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 2 €
- Reduced price : 1.5 €
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 17:30
- Saturday, Sunday from 11:00 to 13:00
From Saturday 1 May to Thursday 30 September 2010 :
- Everyday, from 11:00 to 13:00
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 18:00
From Friday 1 October to Tuesday 16 November 2010 :
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 17:30
- Saturday, Sunday from 11:00 to 13:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 2 €
- Reduced price : 1.5 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 88 16 26 |
| Fax: | 02 31 88 16 26 |
| Email: | museedetrouville@wanadoo.fr |
| Website: |
Musée de Trouville - Villa Montebello
64
rue du Général-Leclerc
TROUVILLE-SUR-MER
FRANCE
14360
Archéoscope, Mont-Saint-Michel - guided tour

From Monday, February 2 2009 to Thursday, November 11 2010
A concept to discover.
Discover the Mont Saint Michel like never before. The Archéoscope is a new multimedia project put together by Yves Devraine, a concept which will represents a completely new approach to visiting this historic edifice. The Archéoscope is a sound and light show designed to paint the Mont and adjoining abbey with video projections, a laser show, holograms… Expect a fantastic show and see the Mont in its finest, most original attire!
Discover the Mont Saint Michel like never before. The Archéoscope is a new multimedia project put together by Yves Devraine, a concept which will represents a completely new approach to visiting this historic edifice. The Archéoscope is a sound and light show designed to paint the Mont and adjoining abbey with video projections, a laser show, holograms… Expect a fantastic show and see the Mont in its finest, most original attire!
Opening Times & Prices
From Monday 1 February to Wednesday 30 June 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 17:30
From Thursday 1 July to Tuesday 31 August 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 18:30
From Wednesday 1 September to Thursday 11 November 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 17:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 9 €
- From 10 to 18 years : 4.5 €
- Children until 9 years : Free
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 17:30
From Thursday 1 July to Tuesday 31 August 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 18:30
From Wednesday 1 September to Thursday 11 November 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 17:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 9 €
- From 10 to 18 years : 4.5 €
- Children until 9 years : Free
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 33 89 01 95 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | info@archeoscope-montsaintmichel.fr |
| Website: |
Archéoscope
BP 22
LE MONT SAINT MICHEL
FRANCE
50170
Grand Hôtel de Cabourg

From Thursday, January 1 2009
In the footsteps of Marcel Proust…
By walking up the beach in Cabourg you cannot help but notice the imposing Grand Hôtel… This imposing palace, boasting no less than four stars, seems to embody the character and history of this beach resort from its darkest hours to its golden era.
Elegant, refined and imbued with a sense of prestige, this establishment brings to mind the French Belle Epoque and the beginnings of the sea-bathing craze, when Paris's high class flocked to the shores in summer. Marcel Proust, for example, was a recurrent holidaymaker in Cabourg.
By walking up the beach in Cabourg you cannot help but notice the imposing Grand Hôtel… This imposing palace, boasting no less than four stars, seems to embody the character and history of this beach resort from its darkest hours to its golden era.
Elegant, refined and imbued with a sense of prestige, this establishment brings to mind the French Belle Epoque and the beginnings of the sea-bathing craze, when Paris's high class flocked to the shores in summer. Marcel Proust, for example, was a recurrent holidaymaker in Cabourg.
Opening Times & Prices
All year long :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 91 01 79 |
| Fax: | 02 31 24 03 20 |
| Email: | H1282@accor.com |
| Website: |
Grand Hôtel de Cabourg
Les Jardins du Casino
CABOURG
FRANCE
14390
Visit Fontaine-Henry Château

From Thursday, January 1 2009
A giant preserved.
The Château de Fontaine-Henry is perched high over the rich green valley of the Mue.
Its dizzyingly high roofs top a richly sculpted building in the 15th and 16th century styles.
Follow the guide around the interior of the chateau and admire an outstanding collection of furniture and old masters. Children will enjoy the special activities laid on for them in the grounds, and the old-fashioned toys and games.
The Château de Fontaine-Henry is perched high over the rich green valley of the Mue.
Its dizzyingly high roofs top a richly sculpted building in the 15th and 16th century styles.
Follow the guide around the interior of the chateau and admire an outstanding collection of furniture and old masters. Children will enjoy the special activities laid on for them in the grounds, and the old-fashioned toys and games.
Opening Times & Prices
From Tuesday 23 March 2010 :
- Saturday, Sunday from 14:30 to 18:30
From Tuesday 15 June 2010 :
- From Wednesday to Monday from 14:30 to 18:30
From Thursday 15 July 2010 :
- From Wednesday to Monday from 14:30 to 18:30
- Friday from 22:30 to 00:30
From Wednesday 1 September 2010 :
- From Wednesday to Monday from 14:30 to 18:30
From Thursday 16 September 2010 :
- Saturday, Sunday from 14:30 to 18:30
From Saturday 2 October 2010 :
- Saturday, Sunday from 14:00 to 17:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 7 €
- Children from 8 to 16 years : 5 €
Closed on 13 April, 1 May, 8 May, 1 June, 21 May and 1 November
- Saturday, Sunday from 14:30 to 18:30
From Tuesday 15 June 2010 :
- From Wednesday to Monday from 14:30 to 18:30
From Thursday 15 July 2010 :
- From Wednesday to Monday from 14:30 to 18:30
- Friday from 22:30 to 00:30
From Wednesday 1 September 2010 :
- From Wednesday to Monday from 14:30 to 18:30
From Thursday 16 September 2010 :
- Saturday, Sunday from 14:30 to 18:30
From Saturday 2 October 2010 :
- Saturday, Sunday from 14:00 to 17:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 7 €
- Children from 8 to 16 years : 5 €
Closed on 13 April, 1 May, 8 May, 1 June, 21 May and 1 November
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 80 00 42 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | contact@chateau-de-fontaine-henry.com |
| Website: |
Château de fontaine-henry
FONTAINE-HENRY
FRANCE
14610
Tour of the Museum of Ethnography and Popular Art, Honfleur

From Sunday, February 15 2009 to Monday, November 15 2010
A sailor's nook…
Make your way to Honfleur's musée d'Ethnographie et d'Art Populaire for an otherworldly experience… The Mariner's Hall (Salle du Marin) is designed as a reproduction of the residence of a typical sailor from 18th or early 19th-Century Honfleur.
Within, one can admire a Louis XVI clock, a dog-sculpture in English china, a Sheep-bone crucifix and a variety of other items that are unique or representative.
Make your way to Honfleur's musée d'Ethnographie et d'Art Populaire for an otherworldly experience… The Mariner's Hall (Salle du Marin) is designed as a reproduction of the residence of a typical sailor from 18th or early 19th-Century Honfleur.
Within, one can admire a Louis XVI clock, a dog-sculpture in English china, a Sheep-bone crucifix and a variety of other items that are unique or representative.
Opening Times & Prices
From Monday 15 February to Wednesday 31 March 2010 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:30 to 17:30
- Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00
From Thursday 1 April to Wednesday 30 June 2010 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:30
From Thursday 1 July to Tuesday 31 August 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 13:00
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 18:30
From Wednesday 1 to Thursday 30 September 2010 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:30
From Friday 1 October to Monday 15 November 2010 :
- Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:30 to 17:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 3 €
- Reduced price : 1.8 €
Closed on 1 May
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:30 to 17:30
- Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00
From Thursday 1 April to Wednesday 30 June 2010 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:30
From Thursday 1 July to Tuesday 31 August 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 13:00
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 18:30
From Wednesday 1 to Thursday 30 September 2010 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:30
From Friday 1 October to Monday 15 November 2010 :
- Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 14:30 to 17:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 3 €
- Reduced price : 1.8 €
Closed on 1 May
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 89 14 12 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
Musée d'Ethnographie et d'Art Populaire Normand
rue de la Prison
HONFLEUR
FRANCE
14600
The Deauville Racecourse

From Thursday, January 1 2009
Bring a horse-shoe for good luck…
The city of Deauville boasts not one but two racecourses: Deauville - La Touques and Deauville - Clairefontaine. La Touques is a stunning, expansive racecourse with all the amenities to keep parents happy and children occupied (pony-rides included). Free tours are even organised on race days.
When it comes to the actual event, this racecourse is well-tended and run professionally and makes for an exciting, action-packed afternoon!
The city of Deauville boasts not one but two racecourses: Deauville - La Touques and Deauville - Clairefontaine. La Touques is a stunning, expansive racecourse with all the amenities to keep parents happy and children occupied (pony-rides included). Free tours are even organised on race days.
When it comes to the actual event, this racecourse is well-tended and run professionally and makes for an exciting, action-packed afternoon!
Opening Times & Prices
All year long :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- 4 €
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- 4 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 14 20 00 |
| Fax: | 02 31 14 20 01 |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
Hippodrome de Deauville-la Touques
45
avenue Hocquart-de-Turtot
DEAUVILLE
FRANCE
14800
Sales at the Farm: Pommeraie Ciders

From Thursday, January 1 2009
Norman cider.
What could be more natural when in Normandy than buying cider?
Discover cider and cider-related products made by Fournier Frères, several times medal-winners at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris.
Find out how cider is produced.
What could be more natural when in Normandy than buying cider?
Discover cider and cider-related products made by Fournier Frères, several times medal-winners at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris.
Find out how cider is produced.
Opening Times & Prices
From Monday 1 February 2010 :
- From Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:00
- From Monday to Thursday from 13:30 to 18:00
- Friday from 13:30 to 17:00
- Saturday from 09:00 to 12:00
- Saturday from 14:00 to 17:30
- From Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:00
- From Monday to Thursday from 13:30 to 18:00
- Friday from 13:30 to 17:00
- Saturday from 09:00 to 12:00
- Saturday from 14:00 to 17:30
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
Cidrerie la pommeraie
La Lentillère
La Lacelle
CARROUGES
FRANCE
61320
Visit of the Omaha Beach Memorial museum
From Thursday, January 1 2009
An historic beach.
On Omaha Beach itself, the museum exhibits a nice collection of uniforms, weapons, personal objects and vehicles in a surface area of 1200 m2.
Numerous scenes, beautiful archive photographs, maps, themed panels, a barge, a Belgian barrier, a 155mm canon named Long Tom, a Sherman tank etc, as well as a film with testimonies of American veterans will clearly explain the landings on Omaha and the Pointe du hoc.
On Omaha Beach itself, the museum exhibits a nice collection of uniforms, weapons, personal objects and vehicles in a surface area of 1200 m2.
Numerous scenes, beautiful archive photographs, maps, themed panels, a barge, a Belgian barrier, a 155mm canon named Long Tom, a Sherman tank etc, as well as a film with testimonies of American veterans will clearly explain the landings on Omaha and the Pointe du hoc.
Opening Times & Prices
From Friday 1 January 2010 :
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 21 97 44 |
| Fax: | 02 31 92 72 80 |
| Email: | musee-memorial-omaha@wanadoo.fr |
| Website: |
Musée Mémorial d'Omaha Beach
avenue de la Libération
SAINT-LAURENT-SUR-MER
FRANCE
14710
Vélo-Rail Tour in Condé-sur-Vire

From Saturday, April 11 2009 to Thursday, September 30 2010
Biking up the train tracks…
Take the time to enjoy yourself with the whole family or a group of friends visiting one of France's most beautiful regions. The viewpoint is what makes it interesting, as the entire tour runs along old train lines which take the scenic route at a leisurly pace. This easygoing tour is a whole lot of fun for the whole family! Be sure to try out the Vélo-Rail or "Bike Rail", for up to four people, an unusual design halfway between a train wagon and a bicycle…
Take the time to enjoy yourself with the whole family or a group of friends visiting one of France's most beautiful regions. The viewpoint is what makes it interesting, as the entire tour runs along old train lines which take the scenic route at a leisurly pace. This easygoing tour is a whole lot of fun for the whole family! Be sure to try out the Vélo-Rail or "Bike Rail", for up to four people, an unusual design halfway between a train wagon and a bicycle…
Opening Times & Prices
From Sunday 11 April to Wednesday 30 June 2010 :
- Saturday, Sunday doors open at 10:00
- Saturday, Sunday doors open at 11:30
- Saturday, Sunday doors open at 14:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 15:30 to 17:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 17:00 to 18:30
- Saturday, Sunday from 18:30 to 20:00
From Thursday 1 July to Tuesday 31 August 2010 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 11:30
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 11:30 to 13:00
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 15:30
- Everyday, from 15:30 to 17:00
- Everyday, from 17:00 to 18:30
- Everyday, from 18:30 to 20:00
From Wednesday 1 to Thursday 30 September 2010 :
- Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 11:30
- Saturday, Sunday from 11:30 to 13:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 14:00 to 15:30
- Saturday, Sunday from 15:30 to 17:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 17:00 to 18:30
- Saturday, Sunday from 18:30 to 20:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 15 €
- Group rates (adults) : 12 €
- Saturday, Sunday doors open at 10:00
- Saturday, Sunday doors open at 11:30
- Saturday, Sunday doors open at 14:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 15:30 to 17:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 17:00 to 18:30
- Saturday, Sunday from 18:30 to 20:00
From Thursday 1 July to Tuesday 31 August 2010 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 11:30
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 11:30 to 13:00
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 15:30
- Everyday, from 15:30 to 17:00
- Everyday, from 17:00 to 18:30
- Everyday, from 18:30 to 20:00
From Wednesday 1 to Thursday 30 September 2010 :
- Saturday, Sunday from 10:00 to 11:30
- Saturday, Sunday from 11:30 to 13:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 14:00 to 15:30
- Saturday, Sunday from 15:30 to 17:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 17:00 to 18:30
- Saturday, Sunday from 18:30 to 20:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 15 €
- Group rates (adults) : 12 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
Ancienne Gare
rue de la gare
CONDE SUR VIRE
FRANCE
50890
Discover the Tapestry of Bayeux

From Thursday, January 1 2009
Bringing to life the epic history of William the Conqueror.
This mind-blowingly immense tapestry, made entirely from wool, has told the story of the conquest of England by William Duke of Normandy for the past millenium…
This archaic comic strip, truly a graphic history book, will transport you into a medieval epic filled with viking "Drakkars" and Normand knights.
This mind-blowingly immense tapestry, made entirely from wool, has told the story of the conquest of England by William Duke of Normandy for the past millenium…
This archaic comic strip, truly a graphic history book, will transport you into a medieval epic filled with viking "Drakkars" and Normand knights.
Opening Times & Prices
From Sunday 17 January 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 12:30
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 18:00
From Monday 15 March 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 18:30
From Saturday 1 May 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 19:00
From Wednesday 1 September 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 18:30
From Tuesday 16 November 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 12:30
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Children : 3.8 €
- Full price : 7.8 €
- Group rates (adults) : 7.8 €
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 12:30
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 18:00
From Monday 15 March 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 18:30
From Saturday 1 May 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 19:00
From Wednesday 1 September 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 18:30
From Tuesday 16 November 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 12:30
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Children : 3.8 €
- Full price : 7.8 €
- Group rates (adults) : 7.8 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 51 25 50 |
| Fax: | 02 31 51 25 59 |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux
Rue
de Nesmond
Centre Guillaume le Conquérant
BAYEUX
FRANCE
14400
Barrière Casino , Deauville, entertainment

From Thursday, January 1 2009
A proud casino.
In 1912, the duke of Morny, who founded the seaside resort of Deauville in the 1860s, entrusted Eugène Cornuché, the director of the resort, and Mr Le Hoc, owner of the Trouville casino with the construction of a new casino in order to liven up the sea front.
The building was inaugurated on 11 July 1912 in front of 1 500 guests.
In 1975, the first Festival of American Film, held in the cinema and the reception rooms of the Deauville Casino Barrière.
In 2007, the Casino's game rooms were extended and the O² Sofa Bar opened.
In 1912, the duke of Morny, who founded the seaside resort of Deauville in the 1860s, entrusted Eugène Cornuché, the director of the resort, and Mr Le Hoc, owner of the Trouville casino with the construction of a new casino in order to liven up the sea front.
The building was inaugurated on 11 July 1912 in front of 1 500 guests.
In 1975, the first Festival of American Film, held in the cinema and the reception rooms of the Deauville Casino Barrière.
In 2007, the Casino's game rooms were extended and the O² Sofa Bar opened.
Opening Times & Prices
All year long :
- From Monday to Thursday from 10:00 to 02:00
- Friday from 10:00 to 03:00
- Saturday from 10:00 to 04:00
- From Monday to Thursday from 10:00 to 02:00
- Friday from 10:00 to 03:00
- Saturday from 10:00 to 04:00
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 14 31 14 |
| Fax: | 02 31 14 31 15 |
| Email: | casinodeauville@lucienbarriere.com |
| Website: |
Casino Barrière de Deauville
rue Edmond-Blanc
DEAUVILLE
FRANCE
14800
Visit Emmanuel Liais Museum

From Thursday, January 1 2009
All the civilisations in one museum.
Founded in 1832 and surrounded by a magnificent botanical garden, the museum invites visitors to discover a fascinating and original collection of archaeological and ethnographic exhibits from the 5 continents.
Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the one-time "cabinets of curiosities" to discover a fabulous collection of stuffed animals, fossils, minerals and exotic objects (rooms dedicated to Egypt, Asia, Oceania, Africa and America) or yet more treasures unearthed by archaeological digs in the region.
Founded in 1832 and surrounded by a magnificent botanical garden, the museum invites visitors to discover a fascinating and original collection of archaeological and ethnographic exhibits from the 5 continents.
Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the one-time "cabinets of curiosities" to discover a fabulous collection of stuffed animals, fossils, minerals and exotic objects (rooms dedicated to Egypt, Asia, Oceania, Africa and America) or yet more treasures unearthed by archaeological digs in the region.
Opening Times & Prices
From Thursday 1 October 2009 :
- From Wednesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
From Saturday 1 May 2010 :
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 18:00
From Friday 1 October 2010 :
- From Wednesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Free
Closed on 1 January, 13 April, 1 May, 8 May, 1 June, 15 August, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December
- From Wednesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
From Saturday 1 May 2010 :
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 18:00
From Friday 1 October 2010 :
- From Wednesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Free
Closed on 1 January, 13 April, 1 May, 8 May, 1 June, 15 August, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 33 53 51 61 |
| Fax: | 02 33 03 48 01 |
| Email: | mairie@ville-cherbourg.fr |
| Website: |
Muséum Emmanuel-Liais
rue de l'abbaye
CHERBOURG
FRANCE
50100
Visit Notre-Dame d'Alençon Church

From Thursday, January 1 2009
Sainte Thérèse de l'Enfant Jésus was baptised here in 1873...
In the heart of the pedestrian zone, the 15th-16th century church of Notre-Dame is astonishing in its proportions, and in the elegance of its Flamboyant Gothic nave and the delicate tracery of sculpture on the porch, described as "dentelle de pierre", lace carved from stone.
Sainte Thérèse de l'Enfant Jésus was baptised here in 1873; her baptismal robe is on display in a chapel on the northern side-aisle.
The church also features a magnificent set of 16th century stained glass.
In the heart of the pedestrian zone, the 15th-16th century church of Notre-Dame is astonishing in its proportions, and in the elegance of its Flamboyant Gothic nave and the delicate tracery of sculpture on the porch, described as "dentelle de pierre", lace carved from stone.
Sainte Thérèse de l'Enfant Jésus was baptised here in 1873; her baptismal robe is on display in a chapel on the northern side-aisle.
The church also features a magnificent set of 16th century stained glass.
Opening Times & Prices
All year long :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 17:30
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 17:30
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 33 80 66 33 |
| Fax: | 02 33 80 66 32 |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
Basilique Notre-Dame d'Alençon
grande rue
ALENCON
FRANCE
61000
Visit the Peat Bogs of the Ria

From Thursday, January 1 2009
A natural habitat to be protected.
Les Petits Riaux lies within the Ecouves forest, in the commune of Lande-de-Goult, and is a typical example of the peat-bogs of the Massif Armoricain.
These rare habitats are home to a distinctive range of plants capable of adapting to the harsh prevailing conditions.
Guided tours are available through the Park or the Conseil Général de l'Orne.
Group visits can be organised on request (for predetermined groups).
Plants of particular interest include drosera (sundew), butterworts (small carnivorous plants), sphagnum mosses forming thick, spongy carpets, or the bog asphodel (Narthecium Ossifragum).
In the hamlet of Goult, explore "Caesar's camp" (a Neolithic settlement) and the Priory of Saint-Michel de Goult (12th century porch).
Les Petits Riaux lies within the Ecouves forest, in the commune of Lande-de-Goult, and is a typical example of the peat-bogs of the Massif Armoricain.
These rare habitats are home to a distinctive range of plants capable of adapting to the harsh prevailing conditions.
Guided tours are available through the Park or the Conseil Général de l'Orne.
Group visits can be organised on request (for predetermined groups).
Plants of particular interest include drosera (sundew), butterworts (small carnivorous plants), sphagnum mosses forming thick, spongy carpets, or the bog asphodel (Narthecium Ossifragum).
In the hamlet of Goult, explore "Caesar's camp" (a Neolithic settlement) and the Priory of Saint-Michel de Goult (12th century porch).
Opening Times & Prices
All year long :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 33 81 75 75 |
| Fax: | 02 33 28 59 80 |
| Email: | info@parc-normandie-maine.fr |
| Website: |
Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine
Maison du Parc
BP 05
CARROUGES
FRANCE
61320
Fun at Festyland Park, Breteville-sur-Odon

From Saturday, April 4 2009 to Thursday, November 4 2010
Meet William the Conqueror!
You may not believe it, but you can see pirates, Vikings, princesses and 19th-century damsels all in the same day...
Festyland, a major theme park set up near the city of Caen, will welcome you with open arms. Children of all ages as well as teens and adults can be sure to find something to their liking in this magical environment!
The park's colourful shows, made of moving stories and breathtaking stunts, will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Don't miss out, get into the "festy" mood!
You may not believe it, but you can see pirates, Vikings, princesses and 19th-century damsels all in the same day...
Festyland, a major theme park set up near the city of Caen, will welcome you with open arms. Children of all ages as well as teens and adults can be sure to find something to their liking in this magical environment!
The park's colourful shows, made of moving stories and breathtaking stunts, will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Don't miss out, get into the "festy" mood!
Opening Times & Prices
From Monday 5 to Monday 26 April 2010 :
- Everyday, from 11:00 to 18:00
From Saturday 1 May to Monday 14 June 2010 :
- Saturday, Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00
From Thursday 1 July to Tuesday 31 August 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:30 to 19:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 14 €
- Familly rate : 12 €
- Children until 12 years : 12 €
- Everyday, from 11:00 to 18:00
From Saturday 1 May to Monday 14 June 2010 :
- Saturday, Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00
From Thursday 1 July to Tuesday 31 August 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:30 to 19:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 14 €
- Familly rate : 12 €
- Children until 12 years : 12 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 75 04 04 |
| Fax: | 02 31 26 27 97 |
| Email: | festyland@festyland.com |
| Website: |
Parc Festyland
route de Bretagne
BRETTEVILLE-SUR-ODON
FRANCE
14760
Tour of the Cornille Havard Foundry Workshop, Villedieu-les-Poeles

From Sunday, February 15 2009 to Thursday, November 11 2010
Steel and music.
This foundry workshop has been crafting bells since as far back as 1865; the Cornille Havard foundry has become one of if not the top manufacture in the field.
Working with moulds, molten metal and thousand-degree environments are only some of the aspects of this difficult profession. Discover an age-old craft, a tradition that has trickled through the generations to bless a select few aprrentices.
This foundry workshop has been crafting bells since as far back as 1865; the Cornille Havard foundry has become one of if not the top manufacture in the field.
Working with moulds, molten metal and thousand-degree environments are only some of the aspects of this difficult profession. Discover an age-old craft, a tradition that has trickled through the generations to bless a select few aprrentices.
Opening Times & Prices
From Monday 15 February to Sunday 11 July 2010 :
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 12:30
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 14:00 to 17:30
From Monday 12 July to Monday 30 August 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 18:00
From Tuesday 31 August to Thursday 11 November 2010 :
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 12:30
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 14:00 to 17:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 4.8 €
- Reduced price : 3.9 €
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 12:30
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 14:00 to 17:30
From Monday 12 July to Monday 30 August 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 18:00
From Tuesday 31 August to Thursday 11 November 2010 :
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 12:30
- From Tuesday to Saturday from 14:00 to 17:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 4.8 €
- Reduced price : 3.9 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 33 61 00 56 |
| Fax: | 02 33 90 02 99 |
| Email: | info@cornille-havard.com |
| Website: |
Fonderie Cornille Havard
10
rue Pont Chignon
VILLEDIEU-LES-POELES
FRANCE
50800
Good Times in the Bayeux Labyrinth

From Friday, July 10 2009 to Thursday, September 30 2010
Don't lost your compass.
Good times are just growing on trees in Bayeux's Labyrinth. Take a tour of the gardens and enjoy a cultural and educational experience among friends, young and old, or with the whole family. Remember to pack some water and snacks, because this will be a two-hour tour where you might, and probably will, get side-tracked or completely lost.
Do not dispair, visitors are given a map upon entry and can always check the book when they take a wrong turn again, and again…
Good times are just growing on trees in Bayeux's Labyrinth. Take a tour of the gardens and enjoy a cultural and educational experience among friends, young and old, or with the whole family. Remember to pack some water and snacks, because this will be a two-hour tour where you might, and probably will, get side-tracked or completely lost.
Do not dispair, visitors are given a map upon entry and can always check the book when they take a wrong turn again, and again…
Opening Times & Prices
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 10 06 21 |
| Fax: | 02 31 92 82 36 |
| Email: | labyrinthe@lafresnee.com |
| Website: |
Labyrinthe de Bayeux
Ferme de la Fresnée
MOSLES
FRANCE
14400
Visit Alençon's mansion

From Thursday, January 1 2009
18th century heritage.
Lovers of history, ancient buildings, open spaces and walking... welcome to Alençon and its surrounds.
An little-known example of local heritage is the town's private mansion that dates from the 18th century. Tours of the exterior on request.
Don't be shy!
Lovers of history, ancient buildings, open spaces and walking... welcome to Alençon and its surrounds.
An little-known example of local heritage is the town's private mansion that dates from the 18th century. Tours of the exterior on request.
Don't be shy!
Opening Times & Prices
All year long :
- On Monday and the Tuesday from 13:00 to 16:30
- Thursday from 08:00 to 16:30
- Saturday, Sunday from 08:00 to 16:30
Admission prices :
- Free
Closed on 1 January, 13 April, 1 May, 8 May, 1 June, 21 May, 14 July, 15 August, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December
- On Monday and the Tuesday from 13:00 to 16:30
- Thursday from 08:00 to 16:30
- Saturday, Sunday from 08:00 to 16:30
Admission prices :
- Free
Closed on 1 January, 13 April, 1 May, 8 May, 1 June, 21 May, 14 July, 15 August, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 33 26 17 55 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
Hôtel particulier d'Alençon
40
rue du Jeudi
ALENCON
FRANCE
61000
Walk in the Forêt de Bourse

From Thursday, January 1 2009
Mature trees providing a home for diverse populations.
The forest, once a "royal forest", is made up of mature oaks and is divided into three massifs occupying the terraces of the Sarthe and the adjoining hills, and became a national forest in 1868.
Granite markers laid in 1875, still to be seen around the edges of the forest, mark the boundaries of its 1,190 hectares.
It provides a refuge for familiar forest animals and birds (deer, wild boar, hares, foxes, magpies, etc.) and the forest ponds are home to an immense variety of pond life.
The forest, once a "royal forest", is made up of mature oaks and is divided into three massifs occupying the terraces of the Sarthe and the adjoining hills, and became a national forest in 1868.
Granite markers laid in 1875, still to be seen around the edges of the forest, mark the boundaries of its 1,190 hectares.
It provides a refuge for familiar forest animals and birds (deer, wild boar, hares, foxes, magpies, etc.) and the forest ponds are home to an immense variety of pond life.
Opening Times & Prices
All year long :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 17:00
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 17:00
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 33 82 55 00 |
| Fax: | 02 33 32 20 69 |
| Email: | ag.basse-normandie@onf.fr |
| Website: |
Office National des Forêts d'Alençon
36
rue Saint-Blaise
ALENCON
FRANCE
61000
Visit Asnelles Biscuit Factory

From Thursday, January 1 2009
Shortbread treats.
Created in 1904 by Charles Bansard, Asnelles shortbread continues to perfume the air of the town to this day. The factory also produces other shortbread cakes as well as cookies and financiers (almond cakes), still using traditional craftsman's methods. Visits (by appointment) explain the manufacturing process and production line.
Created in 1904 by Charles Bansard, Asnelles shortbread continues to perfume the air of the town to this day. The factory also produces other shortbread cakes as well as cookies and financiers (almond cakes), still using traditional craftsman's methods. Visits (by appointment) explain the manufacturing process and production line.
Opening Times & Prices
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 22 32 09 |
| Fax: | 02 31 51 78 18 |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
Biscuiterie d'Asnelles
17
rue Southampton
ASNELLES SUR MER
FRANCE
14960
Place Centrale Market, Cherbourg

From Thursday, January 1 2009
Help yourself!
Fine French and foreign foods, dinner + show, snacks, business functions, birthdays or get-togethers.
Whether in the centre of Cherbourg, around a table in one of the many restaurants of Haut-Cotentin or on the traditional markets, every day or for that special occasion, treat yourself to delicious old favourites or new taste sensations.
Fine French and foreign foods, dinner + show, snacks, business functions, birthdays or get-togethers.
Whether in the centre of Cherbourg, around a table in one of the many restaurants of Haut-Cotentin or on the traditional markets, every day or for that special occasion, treat yourself to delicious old favourites or new taste sensations.
Opening Times & Prices
All year long :
- Saturday from 08:30 to 13:00
- Saturday from 08:30 to 13:00
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
Place Centrale de Cherbourg
place Centrale
CHERBOURG
FRANCE
50100
Visit Mont Saint-Michel

From Monday, January 1 2007 to Friday, December 31 2010
"A wondrous pyramid".
On the border between Brittany and Normandy, between Cancale and Granville, the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel is a fascinating place. The Mount itself, perched on a rocky outcrop, forms a tiny village whose Grande Rue (the main and, indeed, the only street on the Mount) climbs up to meet the Benedictine abbey at its summit.
The bay, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979, is a land of history and legend, shaped over the millennia by the hidden forces of nature. It is here that you will find the highest tides in Europe.
Don't leave the village without tasting the delicious omelette de la Mère Poulard.
On the border between Brittany and Normandy, between Cancale and Granville, the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel is a fascinating place. The Mount itself, perched on a rocky outcrop, forms a tiny village whose Grande Rue (the main and, indeed, the only street on the Mount) climbs up to meet the Benedictine abbey at its summit.
The bay, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979, is a land of history and legend, shaped over the millennia by the hidden forces of nature. It is here that you will find the highest tides in Europe.
Don't leave the village without tasting the delicious omelette de la Mère Poulard.
Opening Times & Prices
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 33 60 14 30 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | ot.mont.saint.michel@wanadoo.fr |
| Website: |
Office de tourisme du Mont-Saint-Michel
place de l'Hôtel de Ville à Pontorson
LE MONT SAINT MICHEL
FRANCE
50170
Hypercentre Market, Cherbourg

From Thursday, January 1 2009
Help yourself!
Fine French and foreign foods, dinner + show, snacks, business functions, birthdays or get-togethers.
Whether in the centre of Cherbourg, around a table in one of the many restaurants of Haut-Cotentin or on the traditional markets, every day or for that special occasion, treat yourself to delicious old favourites or new taste sensations.
Fine French and foreign foods, dinner + show, snacks, business functions, birthdays or get-togethers.
Whether in the centre of Cherbourg, around a table in one of the many restaurants of Haut-Cotentin or on the traditional markets, every day or for that special occasion, treat yourself to delicious old favourites or new taste sensations.
Opening Times & Prices
From Tuesday 1 December 2009 :
- Thursday from 08:30 to 16:15
From Monday 1 March 2010 :
- Thursday from 08:30 to 17:15
From Wednesday 1 December 2010 :
- Thursday from 08:30 to 16:15
- Thursday from 08:30 to 16:15
From Monday 1 March 2010 :
- Thursday from 08:30 to 17:15
From Wednesday 1 December 2010 :
- Thursday from 08:30 to 16:15
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 33 87 88 89 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
Centre-ville de Cherbourg
2
place de la République
CHERBOURG
FRANCE
50100
The Ange Michel Theme Park and Leisure Centre, Saint-Martin de Landelles

From Saturday, April 18 2009 to Monday, September 20 2010
A theme park for all ages.
Located only 25 minutes from the Mont Saint-Michel, this theme park offers children a staggering array of activities and events…
Discover the "Fun" section of the park with its thirty or so activities such as the "Crazy Cars" or "Wall of Champions". During the summer season there is even a water-park where you can slip and slide and splash to your heart's content. The Chalet area is perfect for young adults or toddlers' parents, a place where they can play pool, bowling or table-football.
Located only 25 minutes from the Mont Saint-Michel, this theme park offers children a staggering array of activities and events…
Discover the "Fun" section of the park with its thirty or so activities such as the "Crazy Cars" or "Wall of Champions". During the summer season there is even a water-park where you can slip and slide and splash to your heart's content. The Chalet area is perfect for young adults or toddlers' parents, a place where they can play pool, bowling or table-football.
Opening Times & Prices
From Sunday 18 April to Monday 31 May 2010 :
- Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 10 €
- - Children until 12 years : 8 €
From Tuesday 1 to Wednesday 30 June 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:30 to 18:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 11 €
- - Children until 12 years : 9 €
From Thursday 1 July to Tuesday 31 August 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:30 to 19:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 11 €
- - Children until 12 years : 9 €
From Friday 1 January to Monday 20 September 2010 :
- Saturday, Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 10 €
- - Children until 12 years : 8 €
- Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 10 €
- - Children until 12 years : 8 €
From Tuesday 1 to Wednesday 30 June 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:30 to 18:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 11 €
- - Children until 12 years : 9 €
From Thursday 1 July to Tuesday 31 August 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:30 to 19:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 11 €
- - Children until 12 years : 9 €
From Friday 1 January to Monday 20 September 2010 :
- Saturday, Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00
- Special Fees :
- - Full price : 10 €
- - Children until 12 years : 8 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 33 49 04 74 |
| Fax: | 02 33 50 76 06 |
| Email: | contact@ange-michel-attractions.com |
| Website: |
Parc d'Attractions et de Loisirs Ange Michel
SAINT MARTIN DE LANDELLES
FRANCE
50730
Visit the Lace Conservatory of Bayeux

From Thursday, January 1 2009
Time-honoured knowhow.
The workshop exists to safeguard the knowhow handed down by the lace-makers of Bayeux from the 17th century.
The Conservatoire, a place to learn and perfect lace-making skills, keeps alive the technique of bobbin lace making.
Year-round exhibition, events and articles for sale.
The workshop exists to safeguard the knowhow handed down by the lace-makers of Bayeux from the 17th century.
The Conservatoire, a place to learn and perfect lace-making skills, keeps alive the technique of bobbin lace making.
Year-round exhibition, events and articles for sale.
Opening Times & Prices
All year long :
- From Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00
- From Monday to Saturday from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Free
- From Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00
- From Monday to Saturday from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Free
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 92 73 80 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | dentelledebayeux@free.fr |
| Website: |
Conservatoire de la Dentelle de Bayeux
6
rue du Bienvenu
Maison d'Adam et Eve
BAYEUX
FRANCE
14400
Visit the Normandie-Maine Natural Regional Park

From Thursday, January 1 2009
235,000 hectares of greenery!
Le Parc Naturel Régional Normandie-Maine is one of France's 44 regional national parks.
It covers a rural area recognised nationally for its heritage and landscape.
Between Argentan and Sillé-le-Guillaume from north to south, and between Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe and Mortain from east to west, the Park covers a total of over 235,000 hectares.
Vast moorlands, the hills of Normandy and the Maine (the westernmost point), forests, orchards of full-size fruit trees (pears in particular), streams and rivers flowing down from the watershed, outstanding cultural heritage (chateaux, manor houses, religious monuments, knowhow and traditions, etc.) set the countryside apart.
Not to be missed:
- The Maison du Parc in Carrouges: Park information centre (walking guides and maps, climbing site, discovery guides, programme of events);
- In Carrouges: exhibitions and sale of craft and food products in July, August and December, in a remarkable 16th century collegiate church;
- An outdoor activity centre in the Alpes Mancelles: outdoor activities for a better knowledge and understanding of nature (kayaking, climbing, mountain-biking, orienteering, archery, understanding the environment).
Le Parc Naturel Régional Normandie-Maine is one of France's 44 regional national parks.
It covers a rural area recognised nationally for its heritage and landscape.
Between Argentan and Sillé-le-Guillaume from north to south, and between Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe and Mortain from east to west, the Park covers a total of over 235,000 hectares.
Vast moorlands, the hills of Normandy and the Maine (the westernmost point), forests, orchards of full-size fruit trees (pears in particular), streams and rivers flowing down from the watershed, outstanding cultural heritage (chateaux, manor houses, religious monuments, knowhow and traditions, etc.) set the countryside apart.
Not to be missed:
- The Maison du Parc in Carrouges: Park information centre (walking guides and maps, climbing site, discovery guides, programme of events);
- In Carrouges: exhibitions and sale of craft and food products in July, August and December, in a remarkable 16th century collegiate church;
- An outdoor activity centre in the Alpes Mancelles: outdoor activities for a better knowledge and understanding of nature (kayaking, climbing, mountain-biking, orienteering, archery, understanding the environment).
Opening Times & Prices
All year long :
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 17:00
- Everyday, from 09:00 to 17:00
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 33 81 75 75 |
| Fax: | 02 33 28 59 80 |
| Email: | info@parc-normandie-maine.fr |
| Website: |
Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine
Maison du Parc
BP 05
CARROUGES
FRANCE
61320
Walk in the gardens of the Château de Brécy

From Saturday, April 11 2009 to Monday, November 1 2010
Nature disciplined by reason.
Magnificent in itself, the Château de Brécy can also boast 17th century Italianate gardens magnificently laid out in terraces, culminating in ornamental wrought-iron gates by Isaac Geslin that seem to open onto empty sky.
Numerous sculptures and flower beds framed in embroidery-patterned box borders in the style of Claude Mollet make this a truly unique sight.
Magnificent in itself, the Château de Brécy can also boast 17th century Italianate gardens magnificently laid out in terraces, culminating in ornamental wrought-iron gates by Isaac Geslin that seem to open onto empty sky.
Numerous sculptures and flower beds framed in embroidery-patterned box borders in the style of Claude Mollet make this a truly unique sight.
Opening Times & Prices
From Sunday 11 April to Monday 31 May 2010 :
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 14:30 to 18:30
From Tuesday 1 to Wednesday 30 June 2010 :
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 14:30 to 18:30
From Thursday 1 July to Monday 1 November 2010 :
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 14:30 to 18:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 6 €
- Until 12 years : Free
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 14:30 to 18:30
From Tuesday 1 to Wednesday 30 June 2010 :
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 14:30 to 18:30
From Thursday 1 July to Monday 1 November 2010 :
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 14:30 to 18:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 6 €
- Until 12 years : Free
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 31 80 11 48 |
| Fax: | 02 31 80 11 90 |
| Email: | dwirth@wanadoo.fr |
| Website: |
Jardins du Château de Brécy
SAINT GABRIEL BRECY
FRANCE
14480
Branville church, visit

From Thursday, January 1 2009 to Friday, December 31 2010
The village church.
Listed as a Historic Monument since the 17 July 1926, the church towers and its high steeple towers above the small town of Branville.
This classical style church has a huge nave. Heavy buttresses ensure it is maintained and break up the sides, alternated with tall windows. A high steeple on the side of the church towers above the town.
Listed as a Historic Monument since the 17 July 1926, the church towers and its high steeple towers above the small town of Branville.
This classical style church has a huge nave. Heavy buttresses ensure it is maintained and break up the sides, alternated with tall windows. A high steeple on the side of the church towers above the town.
Opening Times & Prices
All year long :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
Eglise de Branville
rue de l'Eglise
BRANVILLE
FRANCE
14430
V'eol

From Thursday, January 1 2009
A bike, my kingdom for a bike!
March 23rd 2008 is the inauguration date for the new self-service bicycle-rental system organised by the Caen town hall: V'eol.
With over 40 parking stations throughout the city, a new transport system is available for locals and tourists alike. The service will be at your disposal 24/7, forever changing the workings of inner-city transportation. Not only will it reduce pollution, but users will be getting fitter at every ride!
V'eol parking stations are positioned throughout the city.
March 23rd 2008 is the inauguration date for the new self-service bicycle-rental system organised by the Caen town hall: V'eol.
With over 40 parking stations throughout the city, a new transport system is available for locals and tourists alike. The service will be at your disposal 24/7, forever changing the workings of inner-city transportation. Not only will it reduce pollution, but users will be getting fitter at every ride!
V'eol parking stations are positioned throughout the city.
Opening Times & Prices
From Friday 1 January 2010 :
- Everyday, from 00:01 to 23:59
- Everyday, from 00:01 to 23:59
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
Centre-ville de Caen
esplanade Jean-Marie-Louvel
CAEN
FRANCE
14000
Visit Carrouges Château

From Thursday, January 1 2009
Changing over the centuries.
Attractive in its austerity, the castle of Carrouges is a distillation of history from the 14th to the 20th century. Initially a fortress that came under siege by the Plantagenets, it was rebuilt during the Hundred Years War (keep), extended in the 15th century (Blosset wing), ornamented during the Renaissance (Cardinal Le Veneur's pavilion) and fortified yet again during the Wars of Religion (western bastion). In the 16th century, it became a magnificent residence (suite of spacious apartments) and was redesigned under the Enlightenment (music room).
The former canonry, founded by Louis XI, is now the headquarters for the Parc Naturel Régional Normandie-Maine.
Attractive in its austerity, the castle of Carrouges is a distillation of history from the 14th to the 20th century. Initially a fortress that came under siege by the Plantagenets, it was rebuilt during the Hundred Years War (keep), extended in the 15th century (Blosset wing), ornamented during the Renaissance (Cardinal Le Veneur's pavilion) and fortified yet again during the Wars of Religion (western bastion). In the 16th century, it became a magnificent residence (suite of spacious apartments) and was redesigned under the Enlightenment (music room).
The former canonry, founded by Louis XI, is now the headquarters for the Parc Naturel Régional Normandie-Maine.
Opening Times & Prices
From Thursday 1 October 2009 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 12:00
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 17:00
From Thursday 1 April 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 12:00
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 18:00
From Wednesday 16 June 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 12:00
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 18:30
From Wednesday 1 September 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 12:00
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 18:00
From Friday 1 October 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 12:00
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 17:00
Admission prices :
- Group rates (adults) : 5.5 €
- Until 25 years : 4.5 €
- Full price : 7 €
Closed on 1 January, 1 May, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 12:00
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 17:00
From Thursday 1 April 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 12:00
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 18:00
From Wednesday 16 June 2010 :
- Everyday, from 09:30 to 12:00
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 18:30
From Wednesday 1 September 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 12:00
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 18:00
From Friday 1 October 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 12:00
- Everyday, from 14:00 to 17:00
Admission prices :
- Group rates (adults) : 5.5 €
- Until 25 years : 4.5 €
- Full price : 7 €
Closed on 1 January, 1 May, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 33 27 20 32 |
| Fax: | 02 33 31 16 44 |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
Château de Carrouges
rue Saint-Martin
CARROUGES
FRANCE
61320
Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours church in Trouville-sur-Mer, visit

From Thursday, January 1 2009
A 19th century church and later works.
Built to the plans of the architect Toutain, the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours church was built in the second half of the 19th century, in 1883. This large building is surprising in its proportions and appearance. Behind a tall narrow facade, lies a church that is bathed in light.
Inside, do not miss the works of religious art which are shown there, such as the Flagellation tapestry, from the 15th century, and the wrought iron candle holder from the same period.
Built to the plans of the architect Toutain, the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours church was built in the second half of the 19th century, in 1883. This large building is surprising in its proportions and appearance. Behind a tall narrow facade, lies a church that is bathed in light.
Inside, do not miss the works of religious art which are shown there, such as the Flagellation tapestry, from the 15th century, and the wrought iron candle holder from the same period.
Opening Times & Prices
All year long :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
Event Contact Information
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Eglise Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours
rue Victor Hugo
TROUVILLE-SUR-MER
FRANCE
14360
Visit the Natural Regional Park of Cotentin and Bessin Bogs

From Thursday, January 1 2009
Discovering the Cotentin.
Where the département of the Manche meets the Calvados, on the "threshold of the Cotentin", the Parc Naturel Régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin is made up of 27,000 hectares of marshland and polders set in a landscape of traditional bocage woodland and rolling meadows (90,000 hectares). Pastureland and hay-meadows, crisscrossed by ditches and dotted with the occasional peat-bog, are the distinctive features of this wetland area that opens out onto the Baie des Veys. With the advent of the winter floods, the marsh turns "white" as the Cotentin peninsula comes into its own.
Less extensive areas of moorlands, woods and forest plus the coastline add diversity to the landscape.
Where the département of the Manche meets the Calvados, on the "threshold of the Cotentin", the Parc Naturel Régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin is made up of 27,000 hectares of marshland and polders set in a landscape of traditional bocage woodland and rolling meadows (90,000 hectares). Pastureland and hay-meadows, crisscrossed by ditches and dotted with the occasional peat-bog, are the distinctive features of this wetland area that opens out onto the Baie des Veys. With the advent of the winter floods, the marsh turns "white" as the Cotentin peninsula comes into its own.
Less extensive areas of moorlands, woods and forest plus the coastline add diversity to the landscape.
Opening Times & Prices
All year long :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 33 71 65 30 |
| Fax: | 02 33 71 65 31 |
| Email: | info@parc-cotentin-bessin.fr |
| Website: |
Parc naturel regional des marais du cotentin et du bessin
SAINT COME DU MONT
FRANCE
50500
Market Galleries, Dives-sur-Mer

From Thursday, January 1 2009 to Friday, December 31 2010
From the Middle Ages till the present day.
Built in the 14th and 15th centuries, the Halles du Marché are one of the more popular areas in Dives-sur-Mer; possibly one of the top attractions in the whole of Normandy. Made entirely from stone and wood, the structure is startlingly well preserved - furthermore its ingenious design ensures that even in summer the atmosphere is cool. These historic "Halles" host the weekly market to this day…
Built in the 14th and 15th centuries, the Halles du Marché are one of the more popular areas in Dives-sur-Mer; possibly one of the top attractions in the whole of Normandy. Made entirely from stone and wood, the structure is startlingly well preserved - furthermore its ingenious design ensures that even in summer the atmosphere is cool. These historic "Halles" host the weekly market to this day…
Opening Times & Prices
Event Contact Information
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Halles du Marché de Dives-sur-Mer
place de la République
DIVES SUR MER
FRANCE
14160
- See, Know - exhibition

From Wednesday, December 10 2008 to Saturday, October 30 2010
Seeing is believing…
The Voir, Savoir expo is in essence a study of the relationship between pedagogical content and graphic images… The core concept was to map out the usage of images throughout Western history, in particular their usage in educational contexts.
More than 300 documents will be on display and set up so that the visitor may admire them chronologically. From the first prints to our current image-saturated culture, learn the truth behind the expression "seeing is believing"…
The Voir, Savoir expo is in essence a study of the relationship between pedagogical content and graphic images… The core concept was to map out the usage of images throughout Western history, in particular their usage in educational contexts.
More than 300 documents will be on display and set up so that the visitor may admire them chronologically. From the first prints to our current image-saturated culture, learn the truth behind the expression "seeing is believing"…
Opening Times & Prices
From Wednesday 10 December 2008 to Saturday 30 October 2010 :
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 to 12:30
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 13:30 to 18:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 3 €
- Reduced price : 1.5 €
Closed on 1 January, 13 April, 1 May, 8 May, 1 June, 21 May, 14 July, 15 August, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 to 12:30
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 13:30 to 18:00
- Saturday, Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 3 €
- Reduced price : 1.5 €
Closed on 1 January, 13 April, 1 May, 8 May, 1 June, 21 May, 14 July, 15 August, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 35 07 66 61 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | museenat@inrp.fr |
| Website: |
Musée National de l'Education
185
rue Eau-de-Robec
Rouen
FRANCE
76000
Visit Le Secq des Tournelles Museum

From Thursday, January 1 2009
Unrivalled in Europe.
Since 1921, the church of Saint-Laurent (15th and 16th century) has housed a collection of wrought ironwork that was and is a reference of its kind in Europe.
Its donor Henri Le Secq des Tournelles made over to the city of Rouen the first methodical collection of ironwork, begun in 1862 by his father Jean-Louis Le Secq Destournelles (1818-1882).
The latter, a member of the Mission Héliographique mounted by Prosper Mérimée to take photographs of outstanding monuments on behalf of the French Monuments Historiques department, was at once a practical, hands-on man, a painter and an art-lover. His was the original idea of taking an interest in hitherto overlooked objects: he began acquiring, from demolition sites as well as on the art market, every article of outstanding ironwork that he could find, with the exception of arms and armour, which others were already collecting.
Since 1921, the church of Saint-Laurent (15th and 16th century) has housed a collection of wrought ironwork that was and is a reference of its kind in Europe.
Its donor Henri Le Secq des Tournelles made over to the city of Rouen the first methodical collection of ironwork, begun in 1862 by his father Jean-Louis Le Secq Destournelles (1818-1882).
The latter, a member of the Mission Héliographique mounted by Prosper Mérimée to take photographs of outstanding monuments on behalf of the French Monuments Historiques department, was at once a practical, hands-on man, a painter and an art-lover. His was the original idea of taking an interest in hitherto overlooked objects: he began acquiring, from demolition sites as well as on the art market, every article of outstanding ironwork that he could find, with the exception of arms and armour, which others were already collecting.
Opening Times & Prices
All year long :
- From Wednesday to Monday from 10:00 to 13:00
- From Wednesday to Monday from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 3 €
- Reduced price : 2 €
Closed on 1 January, 13 April, 1 May, 8 May, 1 June, 21 May, 14 July, 15 August, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December
- From Wednesday to Monday from 10:00 to 13:00
- From Wednesday to Monday from 14:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 3 €
- Reduced price : 2 €
Closed on 1 January, 13 April, 1 May, 8 May, 1 June, 21 May, 14 July, 15 August, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 35 88 42 92 |
| Fax: | 02 35 15 43 23 |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
Musée Le Secq-des-Tournelles
2
rue Jacques-Villon
Rouen
FRANCE
76000
Tour of the Claude Monet Foundation, Giverny

From Wednesday, April 1 2009 to Monday, November 1 2010
Japanese prints.
Claude Monet's property in Giverny has been owned by the foundation bearing his name since the year 1980. The figurehead of impressionism was a resident of Giverny from 1883 to 1926.
Within one can admire a collection of Japanese prints collected by the artist himself throughout his life. The exterior, while of interest, isn't particularly notable save the beautiful garden. Shifting in colour and atmosphere from one season to the next, this small, poetic universe is a nothing short of an artistic dreamland. The Japanese bridge, a favoured tourist attraction, can be seen in a number of Monet's paintings.
Claude Monet's property in Giverny has been owned by the foundation bearing his name since the year 1980. The figurehead of impressionism was a resident of Giverny from 1883 to 1926.
Within one can admire a collection of Japanese prints collected by the artist himself throughout his life. The exterior, while of interest, isn't particularly notable save the beautiful garden. Shifting in colour and atmosphere from one season to the next, this small, poetic universe is a nothing short of an artistic dreamland. The Japanese bridge, a favoured tourist attraction, can be seen in a number of Monet's paintings.
Opening Times & Prices
From Thursday 1 April to Monday 1 November 2010 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 09:30 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 6 €
- Students : 4.5 €
- Children until 12 years : 3.5 €
- Children until 7 years : Free
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 09:30 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 6 €
- Students : 4.5 €
- Children until 12 years : 3.5 €
- Children until 7 years : Free
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 32 51 28 21 |
| Fax: | 02 32 51 54 18 |
| Email: | contact@fondation-monet.com |
| Website: |
Fondation Claude Monet
84
rue Claude Monet
GIVERNY
FRANCE
27620
Tour of the Giverny Impressionism Museum

From Friday, May 1 2009 to Friday, December 31 2010
New and improved impressionist museum.
Founded by Daniel J. Terra in 1992, The Giverny Museum of American Art was for its 16-year existence one of the most active art institutions in the country. Its programme of exhibitions, publications, debates, conferences and countless "in residence" programmes (for historians, artists, etc.) were for the most part dedicated to American Art generally speaking.
The new and improved museum, now turned towards Impressionism, will be opening its doors in 2009 thanks to a partnership with local givernment bodies, the Orsay museum and the Terra Foundation. This new establishment will be mostly centred on the impressionist tradition, starting with a major inaugural exhibition: Monet's Gardens in Giverny: Inventing a Landscape.
Founded by Daniel J. Terra in 1992, The Giverny Museum of American Art was for its 16-year existence one of the most active art institutions in the country. Its programme of exhibitions, publications, debates, conferences and countless "in residence" programmes (for historians, artists, etc.) were for the most part dedicated to American Art generally speaking.
The new and improved museum, now turned towards Impressionism, will be opening its doors in 2009 thanks to a partnership with local givernment bodies, the Orsay museum and the Terra Foundation. This new establishment will be mostly centred on the impressionist tradition, starting with a major inaugural exhibition: Monet's Gardens in Giverny: Inventing a Landscape.
Opening Times & Prices
From Thursday 1 April to Sunday 31 October 2010 :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 6.5 €
- Reduced price : 4.5 €
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 6.5 €
- Reduced price : 4.5 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 32 51 94 65 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
Musée des Impressionnismes
99
rue Claude-Monet
GIVERNY
FRANCE
27620
Relax at the Equatorial Sauna

From Thursday, January 1 2009
Equatorial temperatures.
Feel like taking time out for relaxation, whether you live in Evreux or are just passing through?
The Equatorial Sauna, an open-minded gay and lesbian establishment, offers a sauna, hammam (steam bath), jacuzzi, relaxation area and alcohol-free bar.
Relax and recharge your batteries alone or with friends.
Feel like taking time out for relaxation, whether you live in Evreux or are just passing through?
The Equatorial Sauna, an open-minded gay and lesbian establishment, offers a sauna, hammam (steam bath), jacuzzi, relaxation area and alcohol-free bar.
Relax and recharge your batteries alone or with friends.
Opening Times & Prices
All year long :
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 13:00 to 22:00
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 13:00 to 00:00
- Tuesday from 12:00 to 00:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 12 €
- Until 25 years : 9 €
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 13:00 to 22:00
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 13:00 to 00:00
- Tuesday from 12:00 to 00:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 12 €
- Until 25 years : 9 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 32 36 79 61 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | lequatorial@wanadoo.fr |
| Website: |
L'Equatorial sauna
9 Bis
rue Georges-Bernard
EVREUX
FRANCE
27000
Visit Le Bec-Hellouin Abbey

From Thursday, January 1 2009
Discover the monastic life.
The abbey was founded by Herluin, a Norman knight, in 1034 and had a far-reaching intellectual influence in the 11th century, owing mainly to the monks Lanfranc and Saint Anselme.
The present buildings date from the 17th and 18th centuries when they were reconstructed by the Benedictine congregation of Saint-Maur around a vast courtyard adjoining the cloister. The two refectories, the old and the new, are perhaps the abbey's most remarkable rooms. The tall Saint-Nicolas tower dates from the 15th century.
The abbey of Bec-Hellouin was used as military stabling throughout the 19th century and suffered considerable damage. Since 1948, however, it has been home to a community of Olivetan Benedictine monks who have succeeded in restoring much of the abbey's former glory, with the help of the French historic monuments fund, the Caisse des Monuments Historiques et des Sites.
The abbey was founded by Herluin, a Norman knight, in 1034 and had a far-reaching intellectual influence in the 11th century, owing mainly to the monks Lanfranc and Saint Anselme.
The present buildings date from the 17th and 18th centuries when they were reconstructed by the Benedictine congregation of Saint-Maur around a vast courtyard adjoining the cloister. The two refectories, the old and the new, are perhaps the abbey's most remarkable rooms. The tall Saint-Nicolas tower dates from the 15th century.
The abbey of Bec-Hellouin was used as military stabling throughout the 19th century and suffered considerable damage. Since 1948, however, it has been home to a community of Olivetan Benedictine monks who have succeeded in restoring much of the abbey's former glory, with the help of the French historic monuments fund, the Caisse des Monuments Historiques et des Sites.
Opening Times & Prices
From Friday 1 January 2010 :
- From Monday to Saturday from 10:30 to 17:00
- Sunday from 12:00 to 17:00
From Tuesday 1 June 2010 :
- From Monday to Saturday from 10:30 to 18:00
- Sunday from 12:00 to 17:00
From Friday 1 October 2010 :
- From Monday to Saturday from 10:30 to 17:00
- Sunday from 12:00 to 17:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 5 €
- Group rates (adults) : 4.2 €
- Until 25 years : Free
- From Monday to Saturday from 10:30 to 17:00
- Sunday from 12:00 to 17:00
From Tuesday 1 June 2010 :
- From Monday to Saturday from 10:30 to 18:00
- Sunday from 12:00 to 17:00
From Friday 1 October 2010 :
- From Monday to Saturday from 10:30 to 17:00
- Sunday from 12:00 to 17:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 5 €
- Group rates (adults) : 4.2 €
- Until 25 years : Free
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 32 43 72 60 |
| Fax: | 02 32 44 96 69 |
| Email: | accueil@abbayedubec.com |
| Website: |
Abbaye Notre-Dame du Bec-Hellouin
D 39
LE BEC HELLOUIN
FRANCE
27800
Visit the Boucles de la Seine Normandy Natural Regional Park

From Thursday, January 1 2009
A rich natural heritage.
The Parc Naturel Régional des Boucles de la Seine Normande lies between Rouen and Le Havre, in the Eure and the Seine-Maritime départements. Shaped by the meanders of the Seine, the area provides glorious panoramas and sweeps of well-watered meadows. Plateaux, valleys and hillsides carved out by the river make up the landscapes of the five natural regions of the Park: the Seine valley, the Pays de Caux, the Roumois, the Basse Vallée de la Risle and the Marais Vernier.
Three abbeys, rural museums, châteaux and thatched cottages forge the identity of the Park's cultural heritage. The wetlands, the Park's ecological highlight, sink into soft silences, punctuated by pollarded trees.
There are natural sites to be visited in the Marais Vernier and the Basse Vallée de la Risle, with or without a guide. These habitats, which are of vital importance to the Park as a whole, are the subject of special awareness and preservation campaigns.
The Parc Naturel Régional des Boucles de la Seine Normande lies between Rouen and Le Havre, in the Eure and the Seine-Maritime départements. Shaped by the meanders of the Seine, the area provides glorious panoramas and sweeps of well-watered meadows. Plateaux, valleys and hillsides carved out by the river make up the landscapes of the five natural regions of the Park: the Seine valley, the Pays de Caux, the Roumois, the Basse Vallée de la Risle and the Marais Vernier.
Three abbeys, rural museums, châteaux and thatched cottages forge the identity of the Park's cultural heritage. The wetlands, the Park's ecological highlight, sink into soft silences, punctuated by pollarded trees.
There are natural sites to be visited in the Marais Vernier and the Basse Vallée de la Risle, with or without a guide. These habitats, which are of vital importance to the Park as a whole, are the subject of special awareness and preservation campaigns.
Opening Times & Prices
All year long :
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
- Everyday, from 10:00 to 18:00
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 35 37 23 16 |
| Fax: | 02 35 37 39 70 |
| Email: | contact@pnr-seine-normande.com |
| Website: |
Parc naturel regional des boucles de la seine normande
Maison du Parc
NOTRE DAME DE BLIQUETUIT
FRANCE
76940
Hand-picking at the Mesnil-Jourdain Orchards

From Wednesday, June 10 2009 to Monday, October 25 2010
Learn, understand, pick, enjoy!
Picking fruit and vegetables fresh from the garden is such a pleasure... But it's important to know when, where and how. All will be explained during this fruit-picking event: when to pick and how, because picking is not as easy at is might seem.
There is a method to the harvesting process, particular to each fruit or vegetable, in order to avoid damaging your hard-earned goods. Instructive, healthy and value for money: pick-your-own is a winner on every count.
Picking fruit and vegetables fresh from the garden is such a pleasure... But it's important to know when, where and how. All will be explained during this fruit-picking event: when to pick and how, because picking is not as easy at is might seem.
There is a method to the harvesting process, particular to each fruit or vegetable, in order to avoid damaging your hard-earned goods. Instructive, healthy and value for money: pick-your-own is a winner on every count.
Opening Times & Prices
From Thursday 10 June to Thursday 15 July 2010 :
- Monday and Saturday from 09:00 to 12:00
- Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 14:00 to 18:00
From Thursday 9 September to Friday 22 October 2010 :
- Saturday, Sunday from 09:30 to 17:30
- Monday and Saturday from 09:00 to 12:00
- Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 14:00 to 18:00
From Thursday 9 September to Friday 22 October 2010 :
- Saturday, Sunday from 09:30 to 17:30
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 32 50 56 65 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
Les vergers
22
rue de l'Eglise
LE MESNIL JOURDAIN
FRANCE
27400
Good Times at Randoparc, Caumont

From Saturday, April 4 2009 to Thursday, November 4 2010
The thrill of a lifetime.
Are your kids tired of smog and concrete? Do you dream of giving them fresh air, old-fashioned fun and a sense of adventure?
Well look no further, your answer is right here: acrobatic tree-climbing activities in the thick of the forest! Here old and young will be able to swing, climb, scale and jump from one tree to the next. Each circuit is perfectly suited to a certain age-group and general fitness. Let the little ones take to the trees as children have done since time immemorial. Thrills to be expected.
Are your kids tired of smog and concrete? Do you dream of giving them fresh air, old-fashioned fun and a sense of adventure?
Well look no further, your answer is right here: acrobatic tree-climbing activities in the thick of the forest! Here old and young will be able to swing, climb, scale and jump from one tree to the next. Each circuit is perfectly suited to a certain age-group and general fitness. Let the little ones take to the trees as children have done since time immemorial. Thrills to be expected.
Opening Times & Prices
From Sunday 4 April to Thursday 4 November 2010 :
- Saturday, Sunday from 11:00 to 19:00
Admission prices :
- Children until 12 years : 22 €
- Full price : 25 €
- Saturday, Sunday from 11:00 to 19:00
Admission prices :
- Children until 12 years : 22 €
- Full price : 25 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 06 71 01 39 03 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | contact@randoparc.com |
| Website: |
RandoParc
chemin du Stade
CAUMONT
FRANCE
27310
Euro Fitness

From Thursday, January 1 2009
1,000m² dedicated to health and fitness.
Euro Fitness offers bodybuilding, cardio training, sauna, sun beds or relaxation in its 1,000m² town centre premises, followed by a snack at its health-food bar.
Euro Fitness offers 28 group lessons a week, from ballroom dancing to personalised bodybuilding.
A real convenience for visitors: the club offers a one-day subscription for those just passing through.
Euro Fitness offers bodybuilding, cardio training, sauna, sun beds or relaxation in its 1,000m² town centre premises, followed by a snack at its health-food bar.
Euro Fitness offers 28 group lessons a week, from ballroom dancing to personalised bodybuilding.
A real convenience for visitors: the club offers a one-day subscription for those just passing through.
Opening Times & Prices
All year long :
- From Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 21:00
- Saturday from 10:00 to 16:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 90 €
- Reduced price : 550 €
- From Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 21:00
- Saturday from 10:00 to 16:30
Admission prices :
- Full price : 90 €
- Reduced price : 550 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 32 38 40 18 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
Eurofitness
9
rue Dulong
EVREUX
FRANCE
27000
Tolysland, Tosny

From Sunday, April 5 2009 to Monday, September 6 2010
Tolysland = Toyland!
Swings, pools, slides and even a tour train! This is the kind of fun-filled cocktail you can expect to find at the Tolysland leisure centre in Tosny. Think of the great memories to be made in the ball-pits (with ball-cannons!), on slides or taking pony rides. And even if the weather isn't on your side, there is a whole range of indoor activities to keep you busy!
Swings, pools, slides and even a tour train! This is the kind of fun-filled cocktail you can expect to find at the Tolysland leisure centre in Tosny. Think of the great memories to be made in the ball-pits (with ball-cannons!), on slides or taking pony rides. And even if the weather isn't on your side, there is a whole range of indoor activities to keep you busy!
Opening Times & Prices
From Monday 5 April to Tuesday 29 June 2010 :
- Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00
- From Monday to Saturday from 14:00 to 18:00
From Thursday 1 July to Monday 6 September 2010 :
- Everyday, from 11:00 to 19:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 6 €
- Children from 0 to 3 years : Free
- Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00
- From Monday to Saturday from 14:00 to 18:00
From Thursday 1 July to Monday 6 September 2010 :
- Everyday, from 11:00 to 19:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 6 €
- Children from 0 to 3 years : Free
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 32 54 00 19 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
Tolysland
route de Louviers
TOSNY
FRANCE
27700
Espace Bien-Etre wellness centre

From Thursday, January 1 2009
Keeping fit in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
A little below par, or just want to feel fit? The 2,000m² of the Wellness centre help you get back in shape with your favourite sports and activities: squash, badminton, sun beds, sauna, bodybuilding or fitness training. The friendly way to keep fit.
A little below par, or just want to feel fit? The 2,000m² of the Wellness centre help you get back in shape with your favourite sports and activities: squash, badminton, sun beds, sauna, bodybuilding or fitness training. The friendly way to keep fit.
Opening Times & Prices
All year long :
- From Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 21:00
- Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00
- Sunday from 10:00 to 13:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 80 €
- Reduced price : 10 €
- From Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 21:00
- Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00
- Sunday from 10:00 to 13:00
Admission prices :
- Full price : 80 €
- Reduced price : 10 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 32 39 35 83 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | |
| Website: |
Espace Bien être
15
rue Gay-Lussac
EVREUX
FRANCE
27000
Tour of the August 1944 Museum

From Tuesday, March 31 2009 to Thursday, November 11 2010
War and Liberation in 1944.
It is late August 1944. Tens of thousands of German soldiers are trying to flee the Allied troops. Yet, the bridges across the Seine have been destroyed and their retreat is slow and chaotic. For days the Allied artillery and air raids cut into the masses crowded up against the river. The death-count is unimaginable.
The British and Canadian forces are breaking through the last bastions of German defences and finally liberate the civilian population.
The musée Août 1944 is a reminder of those tragic times of warfare and bitter struggle, and of the relief felt by an entire nation. You can gain a better understanding of these world-shaking events by reading the testimonies of soldiers and civilians, by seeing a collection of everyday objects, now artefacts…
It is late August 1944. Tens of thousands of German soldiers are trying to flee the Allied troops. Yet, the bridges across the Seine have been destroyed and their retreat is slow and chaotic. For days the Allied artillery and air raids cut into the masses crowded up against the river. The death-count is unimaginable.
The British and Canadian forces are breaking through the last bastions of German defences and finally liberate the civilian population.
The musée Août 1944 is a reminder of those tragic times of warfare and bitter struggle, and of the relief felt by an entire nation. You can gain a better understanding of these world-shaking events by reading the testimonies of soldiers and civilians, by seeing a collection of everyday objects, now artefacts…
Opening Times & Prices
Admission prices :
- Full price : 6 €
- Group rates (adults) : 4.5 €
- Children until 12 years : 2.5 €
Event Contact Information
| Tel: | 02 35 37 74 74 |
| Fax: | 02 35 37 73 74 |
| Email: | |
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Château du Taillis
Hameau de Saint-Paul
DUCLAIR
FRANCE
76480
