Le Calvados, un amour de Normandie
Our themed sites
Must-sees
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The Merville Franceville artillery battery
From 01 January 2012 to 31 December 2012
Relive the assault on the Merville Franceville battery on the morning of the 6th of June 1944. This new museographical display also pays a moving tribute to the British 9th Parachute Battalion.
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The medieval castle in Falaise
From 01 January 2012 to 31 December 2012
Falaise, the birthplace of William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy and King of England, is the cradle of the Anglo-Norman dynasty. Bearing witness to the great power of the Anglo-Norman Duke-Kings, this palace-keep is a rare example of medieval architecture combining both a military and a residential purpose.
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Saint Theresa's Basilica in Lisieux
From 30 January 2012 to 31 January 2013
The basilica in Lisieux is France's second most popular pilgrimage destination after Lourdes. The basilica was erected in honour of Saint Theresa, who had lived in Lisieux. Its architectural design was inspired by the Sacré Coeur of Montmartre in Paris.
