Lively culture and among France’s richest heritage: Calvados has so many stories to tell.
Calvados is France’s third-ranking département for its number of historic monuments! Are you keen on architecture? Come and simply marvel at our splendid coastal villas, the discreet manor houses of the Pays d’Auge, or the fortified farms of the Bessin area. Or would you rather get back to nature? Meet with the enthusiastic green fingered experts that are behind our remarkable gardens. Or set off in the footsteps of some of the greatest names in French literature and Impressionist art, or succumb to the poetry of intense musical experiences and colourful live performances.
Villas, casinos and luxury hotels: the great wealth and diversity of the Calvados coast's seafront heritage is best admired by raising your gaze.
Learn of our major pages in history and our lesser-known anecdotes over the many sites and museums throughout Calvados.
A selection of some of the most splendid castles and manor houses in Normandy, open throughout the year!