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24 Reasons to Visit Normandy in 2024

February 25. 2024 / Normandy

2024 is gearing up to be a great year to head to Normandy. Come and commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-day landings as well as enjoying a wide range of events and places to visit.

Tags: Adrenaline . Archeology . Bayeux . Beaches . Caen . Châteaux . Cycling . Festivals . Gardens . History . Jurques Zoo . Museums . Theme parks . Vélo-Rail . William the Conqueror . WWII .

365 - Normandy Abbeys

December 9. 2023 / History / 365 things to see and do

Normandy has a large number of abbeys, some in use, some in ruins and some repurposed for alternative uses. This blog focuses on 7 of the best ones to visit.

Tags: AbbeysCaen . Churches . Mont St Michel . William the Conqueror .

1066 and all that

October 6. 2016 / History / Normandy

In this, the 950th anniversary of William the Conqueror's invasion of England, what is the true story of this pivotal point in history?

Tags: Bayeux . William the Conqueror . Falaise .

2016 - the 950th Anniversary of The Battle of Hastings

January 13. 2016 / History / Normandy

2016 marks the 950th anniversary of The Battle of Hastings and William the Conqueror's invasion of England. Many events are planned in Normandy this year in celebration of this pivotal event in the history if France and England.

Tags: Normandy . Hastings . Bayeux . Caen . Falaise . William the Conqueror .

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24 Reasons to Visit Normandy in 2024

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1066 and all that

2016 - the 950th Anniversary of The Battle of Hastings