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- Be humbled by the landing beaches. In 1944, thousands of soldiers from the United States, Britain and other nations landed in Calvados to liberate Europe.
- 1,000 years of history in Bayeux. A medieval city preserved from the bombings during the war, the small town of Bayeux is home to several treasures not to be missed.
- Falaise and the castle of William the Conqueror. It is in Falaise that you will find the imposing castle where William the Conqueror was born. Cradle of the Anglo-Norman dynasty, this building invites the visitor to go back in time and admire the castle as it existed in the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries using touchscreen tablets.
- Honfleur, the postcard of Normandy. “Like no other port”: this is Honfleur, an essential stopover for any visit to Normandy. Its charm is undeniable, with its old port surrounded by narrow, high houses and its Sainte-Catherine church built entirely of wood.
- A Multi-Sensory Experience Celebrating Calvados
- The Perfect Introduction to Calvados
- Savouring Calvados
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Immerse yourself in the history of Calvados, Normandy’s native apple brandy. This high-end visitor attraction is housed in the former warehouses of the famous Père Magloire distillery, refurbished by Spirit France, the international drinks distributor. Covering an area of 3,000sqm, thisinteractive one-hour tourguides visitors through the history of...
Throughout the tour, the visitor’s journey takes them through immersive settings. Step back in time in a typical pre-war Normandy village, complete with half-timbered cottages, farm and market place. Then stroll through apple trees in the orchard room, learn about the production process and step on apples in the apple press and fermentation room, b...
The tour culminates in a calvados tasting session, where an expert guides visitors through three distinct criteria: the appearance, the nose and the palate. After learning how to view, smell, and savour calvados, you’ll be able to sip like a true calvados connoisseur! Open to all ages, there is also a tasty non-alcoholic alternative for under 18s; ...
6,000,000 bottles of Calvados are produced every yearCalvados has a reputation for being a high-end beverage in most international marketsCalvados is the only spirit with a fruity taste, making it ideal for cocktails!Calvados is both a place and a drink. It is a department that lies in the heart of Normandy and includes amongst its many jewels the pretty harbour town of Honfleur, swanky Deauville, and the port town of Caen, capital of Calvados as well as William the conqueror’s last home town.
Calvados is one of the most popular tourist areas in France thanks to its well-known and prestigious seaside resorts, it’s lovely fertile countryside, castles, historic association with William the Conqueror and much more.
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Nov 3, 2023 · You absolutely must visit Calvados in the Pays d’Auge to learn about and taste their apple brandy, also called Calvados — a favourite tipple of mine for many years. There are about 10 family-owned distilleries left that make both cider and the spirit Calvados.
Calvados is France’s third-ranking département for its number of historic monuments! Are you keen on architecture? Come and simply marvel at our splendid coastal villas, the discreet manor houses of the Pays d’Auge, or the fortified farms of the Bessin area.
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