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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.
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!
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.
- Château de Caen
- The Men’s Abbey
- The Women’s Abbey
- Ardenne Abbey
- The Bayeux Tapestry
- Longues-sur-Mer Abbey
- Château de Colombières
- Priory of Saint-Gabriel-Brécy
- Château de Crèvecœur
- William The Conqueror’s Castle
Founded before the Norman Conquest by William the Conqueror, Caen Castle is said to be one of the largest in Europe by surface area, and was rebuilt in stone by his son Henry I. It became the favourite residence and palace of the Anglo-Norman King-Dukes, and parts of it survive to this day, including the Salle de l’Exchiquier, a unique 17th-century...
Also known as the Abbey of Saint-Etienne, this key architectural monument in the Romanesque style was conceived by William’s Lombard builder-priest Lanfranc before the Conquest and inaugurated in 1077. William was buried there in 1087 (a bit of leg remains). One of the earliest ribbed vaults in Europe crowned the nave by 1115. In 1944 its use as an...
Made especially for women the quire of the Abbey of the Holy Trinity was inaugurated in June 1066, as William was planning the Norman Conquest. It would become the final resting place of Matilda, his queen, in 1083 – who lies under a black Tournai marble slab in the quire. The reason for building the Men’s and Women’s Abbeys was said to be in penan...
The Ardenne Abbey was founded in the 17th century and until very recently was surrounded by farmland, some of the richest in France, which the Premonstratensian monks tilled diligently. This is hinted at in the size of the farm buildings within the courtyard, the cider press, the huge tithe barn and the church itself. From its towers Waffen-SS Star...
Seventy metres long, the famous Bayeux Tapestry is not a tapestry in fact, but rather a woollen embroidery on a linen backing, almost certainly created in England upon instruction by William’s half-brother Odo, Bishop of Bayeux, who was made Earl of Kent. It was displayed in Bayeux Cathedral on 14 July 1077, and has remained in Bayeux ever since. T...
Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, this abbey was founded in the 17th century. Once through the gate, cross the first courtyard bordered by the Abbot’s lodgings, marvel at the ruins of the Gothic church and nearby, a large building that may have once been the refectory. Insiden there are interesting 14th-century frescoes and period ceramic tiles. Abbaye...
The Château de Colombières is a fortified 14th-century, built in a strategic locationn the edge of the marshes around the bay of Isigny. The tide brings the sea right up to the foot of its walls, acting as a moat. A few days after D-Day, the American army set up its propaganda service here. Château de Colombières 14710 Colombières
In the heart of the Bessin countryside, the Priory of Saint-Gabriel-Brécy was founded in the 16th century by the Abbey of Fécamp on the initiative of the Seigneur of nearby Creully Castle. The priory ran the lands, mills and fishponds owned by the abbey in the Bessin area. It is possible to visit the quire in the old Norman abbey church, gatehouse ...
The Château de Crèvecœur is an example of a modest fortified 15th-century farm. It has a moat and is divided into a lower and upper bailey, the former for the farm activities, the latter for the Lord’ who lived there. The 15th-century gatehouse, chapel, dovecote and barn all are fine examples of wattle and daub, brick and stone buildings from this ...
Falaise Castle is famous for being the site where William the Bastard was born in 1027, and is also a symbol of Anglo-Norman power. The castle we see today was largely the work of William’s youngest son, Henry I. Both a ducal and royal residence, ‘William the Conqueror’s Castle’ has been restored and continues to dominate the town to this day. Chât...
Sep 9, 2022 · 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.
A superb coastline, wonderfully charming, typical villages, delicious cuisine and a rich historical heritage - as you can see, the Calvados has everything to attract visitors of all persuasions. Who knows, maybe this lovely department of Normandy will become one of your favourite destinations?
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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.
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