Events
The events of Calvados revolve along the cinematographic industry, as it hosts several film festivals featuring celebrities such as Brad Pitt or Harrison Ford. Not less important is the yearly marathon that gives its participants a chance to enjoy the sights of the area along with their workout.
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The Normandy Boreals Festival
Info: This week-long Scandinavian festival in Caen presents art exhibitions, lectures and public readings on subjects including drama, dance, cinema, music and culture. It aims to develop good relations between Basse-Normandie, Baltic and Scandinavian countries.
When: November
Where: Caen
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American Film Festival
Info: Every year the small town of Deauville is hit by a shower of American movie stars descending from the Olympian Hollywood to grace the world with their new films.
When: Annual September
Where: Centre International de Deauville
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Bayeux Half-Marathon
Info: The cobbled streets of Bayeux are filled with the pounding of heavy footsteps for the annual half-marathon. If you can manage to catch your breath on the 21km run, it’s a great opportunity to take in some of the impressive scenery in this part of Lower Normandy.
When: March
Where: Bayeux
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Russian Film Festival
Info: The old harbor town of Honfleur makes a charming setting for this Russian film festival, which invites literary, cinema and press personalities to judge films which range from documentaries to cartoons.
When: November
Where: Cinema Henri Jeanson, Honfleur