Normandy Tourism
We thought we’d bundle up everything you need to know about our département – whether it’s your first, second, third or umpteenth time exploring Normandy Tourism. Here’s the who, why, where, what and how of your best-ever short break or holiday in France.
All our beaches
Calvados' sandy beaches await you, for relaxation or a range of activities.
Normandy’s D-Day Beaches– A Brief History
When the ‘D-Day Beaches’ are referred to as a pivotal point in WW2 history, there really couldn’t be a truer word said. It’s on these beaches that an epic day of daring sacrifice and comradeship unfolded like no other, the ‘day’ in question 6th June 1944, when British, Canadian and US troops together made a surprise attack on German forces landing on the coast of Normandy in France.
The D-Day Landingbeaches and the Battle of Normandy
6th June 1944: the greatest battle of the Second World War began here, in Normandy. Normandy is a genuine open-air museum throughout which the vestiges of the D-Day Landing beaches and the Battle of Normandy are still visible to this very day: artillery batteries, bunkers, cemeteries...
Arromanches on theD-Day Landing beaches in Normandy
Arromanches during the second World War.
The Bayeux Tapestry– A Battle of Hastings timeline
As visual aids to understanding history go, the Bayeux Tapestry, its home right here in Calvados, is up there amongst the most eye-popping artefacts in the whole world. Not far short of 1,000 years old, it gives us an epic retelling of events in English history’s most famous year – 1066 – when William Duke of Normandy conquered England at the Battle of Hastings and became known for ever thereafter as William the Conqueror, King of England.
The towns ofCalvados
History and culture unveil their secrets in the streets and towns of Calvados.
Boat trips andcruises
Board for an hour or more and discover the pleasure of taking to the water!
St. Thérèse ofLisieux
St. Thérèse of Lisieux is among the most emblematic historic figures from Calvados.
