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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.
When you think about the Calvados, your mind conjures up a series of beautiful images - the wonderful natural seascapes and landscapes, the delicious food, the historical sites, and of course the fantastic beaches lining the Channel. The Calvados is all this, and much more!
Jul 9, 2018 · As the birthplace of William the Conqueror, Calvados is a veritable shrine to the warrior king. Start with a visit to Falaise Castle, where he was born, before heading to Caen, the seat of his mighty Duchy and home to the Château Ducal. The medieval fortress now houses the Musée des Beaux-Arts and the Musée de Normandie. While you’re there ...
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.
- 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!- 75 min
With over a thousand years of history, two nights isn’t enough time to discover the Calvados department. Colleville-sur-Mer and the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial; Bayeux and its famous tapestry; and Caen and the Abbey of Saint-Étienne all deserve spots on a Norman itinerary.
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