Throughout December and into early January 2019 two of Bayeux’s most iconic tourist attractions will be combined in one stunning spectacle. The Bayeux Cathedral will host a ‘son et lumière’ show (light and sound) featuring projections of the tapestry onto the cathedral walls. An historical narrative will also form part of the show. Between 1st […]
Monthly Archives: November 2018
Planning A Visit To Mont-Saint-Michel
An Introduction to Mont-Saint-Michel A visit to Mont-Saint-Michel should definitely be on your Normandy bucket list. It’s a rocky island commune topped with a 13th century Gothic abbey. Discover 13 centuries of history and restoration at this UNESCO World Heritage site. The iconic abbey is perched on top of an island and it literally takes […]
Commemorating Armistice Day
On Sunday 11th November, towns and villages throughout France will be commemorating Armistice Day and the centenary of the end of the First World War. Armistice Day is a public holiday in France each year – irrespective of the day of the week it falls on. This differs to the UK, for example, where Remembrance […]
Travelling To Normandy
Travelling to Normandy will depend on a number of factors but, firstly take some time to familiarise yourself with the geography of this region. It covers an area of around 30,000 square kilometers or 11,500 square miles. To drive from Mont Saint Michel in the south west of the region to Le Tréport in the […]
Normandy Family Friendly Activities
For fantastic Normandy family friendly activities, watch the video and then check out the list below. There’s more to Normandy than history and heritage and it’s unspoilt and laid back feel makes it very popular with families. Holidaying in Normandy is like going back in time and enjoying the sort of holiday you had as […]