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Leisure activities near the Campsite
Cultural discoveries
D-Day beaches: Ideal starting point to discover the D-DAY beaches and the numerous museums
- Arromanches (20 min away): "The price of freedom", an outstanding film projected on 9 screens in a circular theatre. Mixing images of the 1944 landing and modern-day Normandy, you will live through an unforgettable experience in the centre of this 360° projection. www.arromanches.com
- Ouistreham (15 min away): Located just a few minutes from the beach and the Ouistreham ferry terminal, the Atlantic Wall Museum is located inside the old German headquarters which was in charge of the batteries covering the estuary of the river Orne. This unique 52-foot high concrete structure, dominating the villas of Riva Bella, has been fully restored to make it look like it was on 6 June 1944. www.musee-mur-atlantique.com
- Courseulles sur mer (5 min away): The only Canadian museum on the D-Day landing beaches, the Juno Beach Centre explains the role played by Canada in the Second World War and gives a glimpse of Canadian culture. www.courseulles-sur-mer.com
- The military cemeteries of Colleville sur Mer, Bayeux, La Cambe, etc.
Côte de Nacre: A region of luxuriant Norman countryside bordered by 15 kilometres of fine sandy beaches, the Côte de Nacre is the ideal destination for your holidays.
The Côte de Nacre offers attraction for everyone, all year round. Discover its gastronomy and leisure activities along a coast full of history, reposing and invigorating, but also active and tonic. This is where your holidays start…
www.cotenormande.com
Caen, city of William the Conqueror:
- Ducal Castle: Built around 1060 by William the Conqueror to house his residential palace, the ducal castle is one of the biggest fortified enclosures in Europe. From a prince's residence to a fort, then to become a military barracks, Caen castle has today become a centre for cultural life in the city. www.chateau.caen.fr
- Fine Arts' Museum: Caen Fine Arts' Museum boasts one of the finest collections of 16th and 17th century Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch paintings in France. www.ville-caen.fr/mba
- Normandy Museum: The Normandy Museum illustrates the evolution of Man living across Normandy from the origins of the region to the present day. Designed as a simple and pleasant way of discovering or rediscovering one of the largest European regions, the Normandy Museum is a place of culture open to everyone. www.ville-caen.fr/mdn
- Caen Memorial: A museum for peace and reflection on the history of the 20th century. www.memorial-caen.fr
Bayeux and Bessin:
- The Bayeux tapestry, a unique documentary record, was embroidered in the 11th century in woollen thread on linen canvas. Almost 70 m long and 50 cm high, it narrates events leading up to the conquest of England on 14 October 1066 by William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy.
- Notre Dame Cathedral: Built in the 15th century, solemnly consecrated in 1077 in the presence of William, Duke of Normandy and King of England, the Roman cathedral was one of the finest buildings of the Norman Roman school.
Gourmet Calvados:
- The Calvados coastline stretches over 120 km, sheltering numerous ports. Fish auctions and local markets teem with fish (sole, plaice, whiting, etc.) and seafood (shrimps, tourteau crabs, lobsters, etc.).
- The Calvados countryside is a land of green meadows, apple trees and cows. Mainly agricultural, its inhabitants enjoy exceptional dairy products: butter, fresh cream, cheeses. They also appreciate good meat and famous delicatessen specialities: Vire chitterlings sausage and tripes à la mode de Caen.
- For deserts: Asnelles fine shortbread biscuits, Teurgoule and the traditional apple tart.
- Obviously, a must to accompany these delicious treasures: cider, pommeau (apple wine) and calvados liqueur! Calvados producers, companies and craftsmen open their doors to demonstrate their know-how.
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