Attractions
Calvados is a region that has managed to keep its medieval charm in spite of modern transformation and technological improvements. It still showcases the history and culture gained along the years while incorporating modern attractions such as casinos or parks.
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Caen Castle
Info: Built around 1060 by William the Conqueror, who successfully conquered England in 1066, it is one of the largest medieval fortresses of Western Europe. In 1182 the castle brought together, with the occasion of Christmas, Henri II and his famous sons, Richard Lionheart and John Lackland.
Location: Caen
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Casino de Deauville
Info: The Casino Barriere Deauville is a prestigious classical style casino in Deauville Normandy. It was founded in 1912 by the Duke of Morny, founder of the seaside town of Deauville in the 1860s, and belongs to Groupe Lucien Barriere.
Location: Boulevard Cornuche, Deauville
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Notre-Dame de Bayeux
Info: This cathedral was consecrated in 1077 and partially destroyed in 1105. The nave is a fine example of Norman Romanesque style. The 13th century choir, a perfect example of Norman Gothic style, is rich in sculpture and has Renaissance stalls.
Location: Rue du Bienvenu, Bayeux
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NaturoSpace
Info: Inaugurated in 1999 on the western outskirts of town, adjacent to the seacoast, Honfleur’s modern attraction showcases the flora and butterfly life of some of the most exotic climates on earth.
Location: Boulevard Charles V, Honfleur