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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.
Calvados places to visit and attractions. Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Calvados department of Normandy. See also our Calvados travel guide.
Visit Calvados (Normandy, France) Book hotels, flights, car hire. Rich in both history and natural beauty, Calvados is home to the Normandy landing beaches and the Bayeux tapestry, several very popular coastal resorts and lovely countryside. A perfect region for relaxing - or exploring!
- Arromanches
- Brecy
- Chateau Fontaine-Henry
- Caen
- Norman Switzerland
- Falaise
- Vendeuvre
- Around Cambremer
- Livarot
- Lisieux
Ferme de Vailly – snail farm Arromanches 360 – a panoramic documentary about the liberation of Normandy. Landing Museum (Musee du Debarquement) Map of museums and monuments dedicated to the liberation of Normandy Blue – cemeteries, red – museums, green – memorial sites. Public transport – bus from Bayeux.
Garden of the palace Brecy (Jardins du Chateau de Brecy) – were laid out in the 17th century in a French style, presumably by Mansart. Link Nearest bus stop – Saint Gabriel Brecy (bus 177 from Bayeux or 1103 from Caen)
Renaissance chateau with a high roof. Link Near: rope park Revier West Adventure (link) Public transport – bus 103 from Caen.
Thanks to William the Conqueror, the city became large and significant. Wilhelm and his wife founded a monastery for men and women and, of course, built a large fortress here – one of the largest in Europe. Women’s abbay (Abbaye aux Dames) you can see: the church has been preserved from the 11th century, the buildings of the monastery – the 18th ce...
Around Clecy and Pont d’Ouilly: rock climbing, via ferrata, Roche d’Oëtre, rope park, kayaks, Clecy Gliss (coaster) Les fours à chaux: Chemin de fer miniature Lake Rabodanges – Putanges Pont Ecrepin Bus to Clecy from Falaise or Flers Bus to Pont d’Ouilly from Flers
Fortress of William the Conqueror, who was born in Falaise Beautiful gothic church St. Trinite Andre Lemaitre Museum Museum dedicated to the life of ordinary people during the war Public transport – bus from Caen.
Chateau de Vendeuvre (original furniture of the 18th century, an exhibition of miniature interiors in a greenhouse, a park with a “special” label, surprise fountains) link Public transport – train
Road of cider (link) Cambremer: Manoir du Bais, garden Jardin du Pays d’Auge (link) Public transport – bus from Liseux Mezidon Vallee d’Auge: castle 10th centure Chateau de Crevecoeur (link) Medizon Chateau de Canon: historic gardens from the list of “special”, combining French and English parks (link), open-air greenhouse – walled gardens where so...
Cheese dairy with excursions Graindorge (link) Near: Château de Saint-Germain-de-Livet(15-16 centuries) – one of the finest examples of the Norman Renaissance. Inside are interiors from the 16th, 17th and 19th centuries. Public transport – bus from Liseux
Lisieux – pilgrimage city. It attracts believers to the Basilica of St. Teresa. The Basilica is one of the largest cathedrals of the early 20th century, the interiors are decorated with mosaics. In addition to the basilica, there is the Gothic Cathedral of St. Pierre 12-13 centuries. Near: Parc zoologique Cerza – zoo, organized according to the pri...
Sep 9, 2022 · 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!
Calvados is rich in history and many of the towns and villages are interesting to visit including Beuvron-en-Auge which is a listed village on the cider route. With its ancient manoirs, a covered marketplace and craft centres, this is also the home of a celebrated cider festival.
Calvados is a magnificent region on the English Channel: rich in history, art, culture, good food and picture-postcard villages, it is a must-see in Normandy.
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