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5/8 – The Battle of Hastings, 950 years ago
On the occasion of this anniversary year, Calvados will be welcoming a vast programme
of events to relive the highlights of the Middle Ages in a recrea�onal, fes�ve and family
atmosphere
9/10 - Normandy Impressionist Festival This innova�ve fes�val open to one and all was created in 2010. Its third edi�on
will be held from 16 April to 26 September 2016
11 – What’s new in 2016? Opening of the Memorial to War�me Civilians
Falaise offers an original insight into war�me civilian life
12/14 - New accommodation
15/16 - Gastronomic delights
17/19 - Majors events in 2016
Press contact Armelle LE GOFF
CALVADOS TOURIST BOARD
Tel: 33 (0)2 31 27 90 37
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The Battle of Hastings, 950 years ago
Some 950 years ago, the Norman Duke William vanquished the Anglo-Saxon King Harold at
the Ba3le of Has�ngs (14th October 1066). The ba3le marked the beginning of the Conquest
that was to offer him the English throne. He was crowned King of England on Christmas Day
1066. On the occasion of this anniversary year, Calvados will be holding a vast programme of
events to relive the highlights of the Middle Ages in a recrea�onal, fes�ve and family
atmosphere.
The en�re programme of events associated with the 950th anniversary
can be found on line at:
www.medieval-calvados.co.uk
The Bayeux Manuscript The Bayeux Manuscript will be honoured in 2016.
This compila�on of a hundred songs from
Normandy and Ile de France, composed in the late
15th century, will be a source of inspira�on for
associa�ons in Bayeux, and for pupils from the
town's music and fine arts schools. School pupils
will also be familiarised with medieval singing and
music throughout the school year, in order to
prepare a show they will present with support
from Bayeux Intercom. Concerts, exhibi�ons,
workshops and conferences will be organised up
to June 2016. ���� www.bayeux-bessin-
tourisme.com
Medieval fair at Touques 25th/26th June // Touques Touques will be taking a plunge back to the �me
when it was a highly ac�ve trading port, protected
by a for�fied castle which was also one of the
principal places of residence for the Dukes of
Normandy. Touques was the second largest town
in the Pays d'Auge. What's more, once crowned
King of England, William the Conqueror landed
there to inspect his Norman duchy. � � � � www.mairiedetouques.fr
William the Conqueror’s comic strip Exhibition: The epic adventure
from June to December // Bayeux
From June to December 2016, the Bayeux
Tapestry will be the theatre of a comic strip
depic�on of William the Conqueror's epic
adventure. The exhibi�ons will include drawings
taken from William by Borja Peña (aka Borch) and
Jean-François Miniac, published in 2014 by
Edi�ons OREP. This rendezvous with history will
retrace, in an original and educa�onal manner,
the unique and epic fate of the man who, before
being known as "the Conqueror" was a young
"bastard", forced to fight to survive and to impose
his righCul legacy. ���� www.bayeux-bessin-
tourisme.com
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Medieval fair of Château Ganne 9th/10th July // La Pommeraye The village of La Pommeraye, located in Suisse
Normande, is home to the impressive ves�ges of
the fortress of Château-Ganne, a site steeped in
history and former home to Radolf de
Pommereuil, one of William the Conqueror's
companions. In the 19th century, the site was
transformed into a decora�ve garden and many
plant species were introduced... offering the
en�re site a highly roman�c allure. Every summer,
the château is brought back to life during the
Médiévales de Château-Ganne medieval fair. ���� h3p://ot-suisse-normande.com
30 th Bayeux Medieval Fair 27th June-3 July // Bayeux
This year will mark the 30th edi�on of the Fêtes
Médiévales de Bayeux and, for the occasion, the
fair will last the en�re week. The area around the
cathedral and the town's old cobbled streets will
be offering their rich heritage to contribute to this
major event in the Bessin tourism calendar. Many
highlights are on the agenda, including the
medieval market, the grand Sunday morning
parade and a programme of shows, historic re-
enactment companies and a medieval book fair.
���� www.bayeux-bessin-tourisme.com
Ornavik builds its Motte-and-Bailey Castle - July // Hérouville-Saint-Clair Located within the Caen conurba�on, Ornavik tells
the story of the birth of Normandy from Rollo the
Viking (year 911) to William the Conqueror (year
1066). Visitors are taken through three
chronological areas: Carolingian, Viking and ducal.
At the entrance to the village, there is a
Carolingian house made of earth, then a large dry
earth farm currently under construc�on, women
working in the vegetable garden and carpenters
working on pieces of wood. Then the narrow path
leads down through the forest towards the Viking
island with its tradi�onal houses and camp... the
tour ends in the ducal area.
This summer, Ornavik will be offering its visitors a
life-size demonstra�on in the form of the
construc�on of an 11th century mo3e-and-bailey
castle. Ornavik's mo3e-and-bailey castle, a
defensive structure, symbolic of seigniorial
authority, will overlook the wood and the River
Orne from the top of the site. Its construc�on is
based on that of Norman castral mounds. The
mo3e-and-bailey castle was useful for
withstanding the type of weapons used at the
�me (knives, arrows...). A hundred re-enactors
from across Europe will be taking part in the
construc�on site. ���� www.ornavik.fr
Medieval Fair of Crèvecoeur 31st July—6th August // Crèvecoeur-en-Auge Since 2002, the Médiévales de Crèvecœur
medieval fair has been presen�ng a unique living
history event the original scenario of which is
based on a specific event occurring within the
castle. The fair is a genuine one-week open-air
theatre within a preserved environment and with
par�cular detail to accurate historic re-enactment.
During the "show", the visitor is totally immersed
within the intrigue, becoming a key witness to
original scenes. ���� www.chateau-de-
crevecoeur.com
950th Anniversary of William the Conqueror’ Departure 7th, 8th and 9th August 2016 // Dives-sur-Mer, Cabourg, Houlgate Gathering of William the Conqueror's
descendents.
Re-enactment of the grand departure from the
Dives estuary // In August 2016, on the occasion
of the 950th anniversary of William's departure,
noblemen from the whole region will gather to
reinforce William's troops and to take part in the
festivities. The Dives will see hordes of Viking
longboats, along with Norman and Viking troops.
���� www.guillaume2016.fr/english-version
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Games Festival 13th and 14th August // Falaise
Every year, the “Fête de Jeux” (games fes�val)
brings William the Conqueror's castle back to life,
through demonstra�ons of medieval warfaring
and ba3ling techniques. Both a strategic and
coveted site, Falaise Castle bears witness to
Anglo-Norman power, from William to Richard the
Lionheart and John Lackland. The keep is one of
France's rare examples of Anglo-Norman
architecture. ����www.falaise-tourisme.com
Son & Lumière at Creully 5th and 6th August // Creully A hundred walk-on actors will be taking part in the
show that will offer an illuminated portrayal of the
Ba3le of Has�ngs, during which Robert Fitz-
Haimon, the Baron of Creully, fought at William's
side. Also on the agenda – a medieval banquet in
the vaulted hall, an open-air inn, musical
entertainment, medieval camp and concert before
the sound and light show.���� www.medievalesdecreully.fr
Cidre and Dragon Festival 16th, 17th and 18th september // Merville-Franceville
For its tenth anniversary, the Cidre and Dragon
Fes�val will, excep�onally, last 3 days. Co-
organised by the Le Raid Tolkien associa�on and
the Merville-Franceville-Plage town council, the
fes�val is at the crossroads between several
themes of fantasy. The fes�val's aim is to bring
fantasy and its medieval representa�ons to the
largest possible audience (ini�ated spectators,
families). ���� www.cidreetdragon.eu
"Rendez-vous at the Cathedral", winter and indoors from October to December // Bayeux Following the success of the summer version of
Rendezvous at the cathedral, the Bayeux Intercom
tourist office is taking advantage of the 950th
anniversary to devise a winter, indoor version of
this key event. From October to December 2016,
the cathedral vaults could well come to life to tell
the story of this fine edifice, just one more witness
to William the Conqueror's epic adventure. ���� www.bayeux-bessin-tourisme.com
Medieval Banquet Saturday 8th October // Argences In memory of the Ba3le of Has�ngs, the town of
Argences is organising a banquet with medieval
entertainment at the Forum d'Argences on
Saturday 8th October 2016 at 7.30pm. The
banquet will be preceded by a religious service
with song in Argences church. Bookings for the
banquet are to be made at the tourist office. ���� www.otvalesdunes.net
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Medieval tours The Bayeux tourist office organises guided tours
all year long. In Argences: from mid-June to mid-
September, 12 tours are programmed, including
the Moulin de la Porte watermill (1025),
Romanesque churches and the site of the Ba3le of
Val-ès-Dunes. Guided tours of Caen Castle
throughout the summer...
Caen celebrates the 950th anniversary of Hastings
1066 was an important year for Caen, with the
consecra�on of the Ladies' Abbey, the laying of
the founda�on stone of the Men's Abbey and
William the Conqueror's departure from his castle
in Caen, to head for England, where he was
victorious at the Ba3le of Has�ngs and crowned
King of England in London on the 25th of
December the same year.
In 2016, Caen will be proposing a vast programme
of events and demonstra�ons to celebrate this
950th anniversary: medieval banquet at the
castle, torchlight parade between the abbeys,
exhibi�ons (including a photography exhibi�on in
the Exchequer Hall in Caen Castle, organised by
the Normandy Museum and focusing on medieval
architecture), visits and shows in both abbeys...
And it is even said that a few surprises may well
be in store for anyone of the name of William or
Ma�lda! More news coming soon on the Caen
Tourist Office website ���� www.caen-tourisme.fr.
Join in Sherlock Holmes’investigation Conan Doyle, whose name originally comes from
d’Ouilli, was a descendent of William the
Conqueror's companions (Raoul and Robert
d'Ouilli who were from the town of Ouilly-le-
Vicomte). The �me seems right to organise an
intrigue and treasure hunt in which all visitors can
par�cipate and see how they fare compared to
Sherlock Holmes himself. The intrigue will be
unveiled next March in the form of a period
newspaper and a specifically devoted website.
The solu�on will be revealed during the fes�vi�es
around the 950th anniversary of William the
Conqueror's departure, in August 2016!
���� www.sherlock-quest-normandy.com
In April, the town of Dives-sur-Mer will be
welcoming an exhibi�on focusing on the illustrious
detec�ve and reuni�ng objects from the Société
Sherlock Holmes de France (���� www.sshf.com).
WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR'S EPIC ADVENTURE IN CALVADOS To honour William the Conqueror, one of the
most emblema�c figures of the period of the
Dukes of Normandy (10th-11th century), along
with all associated heritage sites, the Calvados
Council, has ini�ated a global promo�on strategy,
via the Calvados Tourist Board and based on an
original scenario rela�ng the story of William the
Conqueror in Calvados. In reference to the figure
it represents and the image he portrays, the
scenario has been endowed with a duly inspiring
�tle: William the Conqueror, the Epic Adventure
Hence a product, simply en�tled "William", is born
and will be promoted over a range of media to
suit specifically targeted audiences.
Since 2013, under the "William the Conqueror,
the Epic Adventure" banner, all the necessary
communica�on resources have been deployed:
bilingual tourist guide (F/GB), bilingual website,
ac�vity booklet (www.lafabuleuseepopee.com) including
the William the Conqueror blog, video, ac�vity
booklet (F and GB version), social media (William
the Conqueror Fan page on Facebook with over
7,000 fans), geo-located applica�ons, QR Code
informa�on panels...
���� www.lafabuleuseepopee.com
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Normandy Impressionist Festival
The Normandy Impressionist Fes�val offers exhibi�ons, mul�disciplinary events (music,
theatre, dance, etc.) and fes�vi�es for all sec�ons of the public. This innova�ve fes�val open
to one and all was created in 2010. Its third edi�on will be held from 16 April to 26
September 2016.
Preview of the first exhibi�ons.
CAEN Musée de Normandie à Caen // John Batho Histoire de couleurs A French colourist photographer, John Batho’s
sensibility is very close to that of the
Impressionists. His work takes colour, light and
their varia�ons as its primary focus but it also
embraces the landscapes of Normandy, of which a
new series is dedicated to Honfleur and the lilies
at Giverny. His work at Giverny raises the ques�on
of the pictorial nature of the photographic image.
����www.musee-de-normandie.caen.fr
Fine Arts Museum at Caen - 16th April - 26 th Septembre 2016 // Frits Thaulow (1847-1906), paysagiste par nature The museum exhibi�on will be a first retrospec�ve
of the work of Frits Thaulow (1847–1906), leader
of the Norwegian painters in France during the
years of the Impressionists and
Pos�mpressionists. A cousin of Edvard Munch and
the brother-in-law of Gauguin, he discovered in
Paris the revolu�on ini�ated by Monet in pain�ng
in 1874. Taking nature as its central theme, his
body of work is characterized by “pleinairisme”
and “atmospheric” pain�ng that cons�tutes an
ecological and humanist vision of the countryside
typical of Scandinavian culture.
����www.mba.caen.fr
ESAM (Ecole Supérieure d'Arts et Medias) – May > June 2016. Taking the portrait as its theme, the exhibi�on will
mobilize the teachers and students at the Ecole
Supérieure d'Arts et Médias de Caen/Cherbourg
and the Ecole Supérieure d'Art et Design Le Havre
/ Rouen in the crea�on of art projects in the
public space. The outcome of this collec�ve and
interac�ve process will be a mul�-site exhibi�on
of contemporary artworks in the public space,
which can be visited and appreciated in the
related schools.
Abbaye-aux-Dames //Peindre en Normandie. The collec�on will be presen�ng an exhibi�on of
40 pain�ngs on the theme of “Leisure and labour,
from the figure to the figurine, natural poses”. The
exhibi�on will be divided into four sec�ons: La
Ferme Saint-Siméon, the seaside, the Norman
farm and along the Seine. Each will deal with
social life, whether in leisure �me or at work, or
perhaps both together.
Artothèque // Alone / together The theme of the portrait and self-portrait is a
very fer�le one given the changes that are taking
place in our society (the logic of networks,
technological developments, the importance of
communica�on, etc.) and their consequences on
the individual. A young ar�st will be offered a
residence in order to produce new works on this
theme.
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HONFLEUR Musée Eugène Boudin à Honfleur -25th
June> 3rd October 2016 / Being Young at the Time of the Impressionists (1860–1910) Bringing portraits and genre scenes together, this
exhibi�on will focus on youth, from the arms of
the mother to those of one’s future partner, in all
the different aspects evoked during the years
1860–1910, with special a3en�on given to
examples linked with Normandy. The tradi�on
that was heir to the eighteenth century and
official portraiture, which transformed models
into mythological and religious heroes, will be
represented. The aesthe�c novel�es of naturalism
will be presented with different facets from
childhood to youth.
CONDE SUR NOIREAU Musée Charles Léandre à Condé-sur-Noireau - 25 juin au 15 octobre 2016 // Model Painters, from 1850 to 2000 The exhibi�on will present self-portraits, portraits
and genre scenes by Norman ar�sts, from the
most famous, such as Jean-François Millet,
Maurice Denis, Jean Dubuffet, Fernand Léger and
Jean Hélion, to the least known (Louis Bulot and
others).
A second sec�on in the museum chapel will bring
together a rare collec�on of 30 or so original
photographs of Claude Monet, showing him in his
private life, with his family and friends.
TROUVILLE 18th June to 25th September // The Villa Montebello Museum pays homage to Robert Demachy Robert Demachy (1859-1936) was one of the
world's most famous photographers. Forerunner
of the French school of ar�s�c photography (a
movement now referred to as "pictorialism"), he
relentlessly strove to have the crea�ve poten�al
of this medium acknowledged. He is par�cularly
renowned for his excellent command of
pigmenta�on processes, which were highly
popular development techniques among
pictorialists for they enabled direct interven�on
on the posi�ve proof in order to "interpret" it (i.e.
offer it an ar�s�c dimension). This exhibi�on will
reunite a hundred photographs, most of which
have never before been displayed.
16th April to 6th November // Portraits of Trouville-sur-Mer by Eugène Boudin Trouville's je3y will provide the seXng for an open-air
exhibi�on of reproduc�ons of portraits painted by
Eugène Boudin on the beach at Trouville.
And other events to discover on the website of the Festival
����www.normandie-impressionniste.fr
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What’s new in 2016
8 May 2016 : opening of the Memorial to Wartime Civilians
Falaise offers an original insight into wartime civilian life The Second World War killed more civilians than it
did soldiers.
How did they live through and, for many, survive
this tragedy that took 65 million vic�ms across the
globe? This new museum, the Memorial to
War�me Civilians, is one of its kind across the
globe and will focus on the ques�on of life and
survival in �mes of war, in Normandy and
elsewhere. The region of Normandy paid the price
of France's libera�on. It is �me we paid homage to
the civilian popula�on. An original and rarely
covered subject.In Normandy, the ba3le began
early morning on the 6th of June 1944, to
con�nue over three months with two million
soldiers, amidst whom one million civilians strove
to survive. Around 150,000 Normans were forced
to leave their homes and an es�mated 20,000
were killed during the ba3le, most of them vic�ms
of the bombardments. Yet, accounts of �mes of
war essen�ally focus on the combat that opposed
military forces; considera�on of the civilian's
posi�on, although a central witness to events, an
unarmed and powerless vic�m, appears
secondary. However, the speechless expression of
these martyrs is a form of memory in its own right
and the �me has come, in the wake of the 70th
anniversary of the D-Day Landings, to reveal,
explore and tell, thanks to the last surviving eye
witnesses.witnesses.witnesses.witnesses.
To those who To those who To those who To those who succeeded in rebuilding and relivingsucceeded in rebuilding and relivingsucceeded in rebuilding and relivingsucceeded in rebuilding and reliving....
With 35 million civilian deaths for 30 million
military losses, the Second World War marked a
turning point. For the first �me in the history of
world conflict, the number of civilian vic�ms
exceeded that of military losses.
This horrifying sta�s�c held true for all late 20th
and early 21st century conflicts. ����
www.memorial-falaise.fr
Falaise, a tourist offer in the heart of the town Place Guillaume le Conquérant, a square in the
centre of Falaise, is now the access point to the
town's major tourist a3rac�ons:
- William the Conqueror's castle
(http://www.chateau-guillaume-
leconquerant.fr/index_uk.php ),
- the brand new district tourist office
(www.falaise-tourisme.com),
- and the future Memorial to war�me civilians
(memorial-falaise.fr).
The Pays de Falaise is home to other a3rac�ons
such as the Automates Avenue visitor centre and
a wealth of heritage sites to be discovered along
the interpreta�on trail.� www.falaise-
tourisme.com
ILLUSTRATION : PLACE SAINT-GERVAIS, FALAISE – ARCHIVES NATIONALES DU CANADA
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New accomodation
Luxury, calm and voluptuousness at the Domaine d’Ablon
Opened in September 2015, the Domaine d'Ablon
is an enchan�ng getaway on the Honfleur heights
– a genuine microcosm of comfort and of
Normandy, with its half-�mbered houses,
thatched roofs, apple trees, dovecote, gardens
and huge vegetable patch. Totally rebuilt using
15th century wooden beams, the estate has
benefited from the skill and know-how of
specialists. The decora�on was designed by the
interior architect Laureen de Rouvre. La Grange houses two luxury suites. Both (the
Grande Suite offering a total of 95 sq. yards and
the Pe�te Suite – 60 sq. yards) have been
designed to recreate a unique and incomparable
atmosphere, truly typical of Normandy. The Pe�te
Chaumière's cosy ambiance is combined with all
the modern comforts and the equivalent of luxury
hotel service.
The Domaine covers a total surface of five
hectares, including a huge garden which boasts
subtle varie�es and a mul�tude of moods. Within
the garden, a vast vegetable plot comprising 15
beds of aroma�c and medicinal plants, an orchard
with over 40 different apple and pear tree
varie�es, 16 cherry varie�es... is well worth a
detour whatever the season.
One holiday rental and two suites.
����www.domainedablon.com
France’s smallest house is in Bayeux
This is far from Jérôme and Marine Delille's first
original idea. Already owners of a souvenir shop
in Bayeux that houses a fighter plane!... they
decided to buy the town's former lock keeper's
house to transform it into an original holiday
home. Located on the banks of the River Aure, this
Lillipu�an home, opened in June 2015 and
bap�sed the smallest house in France, offers a
total of 19 sq. yards on two levels including a
ground floor with hallway, kitchen, dining area
and washroom... The upper floor houses a pre3y
bedroom and there is even a paperback library
nestling in the staircase. All the ingredients for a
dreamlike break for two in the heart of this
historic town.
Clévacances 2-key standard holiday
rental���� www.lapluspe�temaisondefrance.com
The Tour Louise in Bayeux A new lease of life has been breathed into La Tour
Louise, which reopened in October 2015. The new
owner has preserved the former tapestry
workshop recep�on area boas�ng red and gold
silk wall panels. Yet, a passion for 1950s vintage
objects prevails throughout the other rooms in
the house and in the four bedrooms of true
Scandinavian simplicity. The breakfast room,
where you can take a break at any hour of the
day, faces a large blackboard covered with
pleasant li3le messages for guests. If you have a
sweet tooth, do feel free to indulge in the sweety
bar for all guests. 4 guest rooms, Bed & Breakfast,
"4 sun" category. ����www.latourlouise.com.
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The Saint-Aubin Hôtel** on the “Côte de Nacre” coast This well-known address on the Côte de Nacre coast changed owners in 2015. Its 22 bedrooms have been
refurbished with a hint of modern seaside style. ����www.lesaintaubin.com
L’hôtel des Falaises** in Villers-sur-Mer The hotel offers 10 a3rac�ve bedrooms in a seafront atmosphere. The beach is nearby - just 100 yards
away. Breakfast is in the form of a mixed-buffet. ����www.hoteldesfalaises.com
Hotel Les Mots Passants in Cabourg The old Co3age Hotel has been transformed (since July 2015) into the VILLA DES MOTS PASSANTS, a truly
charming address in this Côte Fleurie coastal resort, offering 14 bedrooms, each one decorated with its own
personality. ����www.hotel-cabourg-lesmotspassants.com
Hotel La Petite Cour** in Trouville Located in a former 19th century private dwelling, the Hôtel de la Pe�te Cour offers a truly tradi�onal
seXng. With its 18 bedrooms, refurbished in 2015, and its small inner courtyard where you can enjoy
breakfast on sunny days, this is simply the perfect address on the Côte Fleurie coast. ����h3p://trouville-
hotel.com
The Churchill room – “Spirit of 1944” in La Cambe
The latest room to open its doors at the "Spirit of
1944" guest house in La Cambe is a tribute to
Churchill. Not a cigar in sight in the superb guest
room, but a fine bo3le of whisky and many other
historic objects in memory of this illustrious
figure. Across-Channel visits, including a tour of
the Churchill War Rooms in London, have inspired
the owners, who have put their heart and soul
into marvellously combining a hint of history and a
truly cosy atmosphere. Spirit of 1944, 3
bedrooms, Clévacances guest house/bed and
breakfast, "4 key" category. ����www.spiritof1944.fr
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Loft at the farm in La Cour d’Esson
La Cour d'Esson is located in the village of Esson,
near Thury-Harcourt. This charming holiday rental
is owned by Chantal Houguet. In one of the farm's
former outbuildings, she has created a split-level
lo^ to sleep 2 to 4 guests. This bright 75 sq. yard
apartment offers guests an upper floor bedroom
and use of the garden with garden furniture,
barbecue and loungers. Access to La Vélo
France3e®, the cycle route that links Ouistreham-
Riva-Bella (Calvados) with La Rochelle (Charente
Mari�me), is just over 2 miles away.
Date opened: 2014 // "3 key" Clévacances
category. ����www.la-cour-desson.com
Hôtel les 2 Villas***, Trouville-sur-Mer Opened in the spring of 2015, the hotel reunites
two former villas round a verdant pa�o and
proposes 24 bedrooms (singles, doubles, suites,
one family suite and a small aXc split-level room),
all decorated in gentle tones (sandy beige, sea
blue). Natural light shines inside every bathroom
thanks to glass roofs in all rooms.
24 bedrooms // Date opened: spring 2015.
����h3p://les2villas.fr
Aux Oiseaux de Passage in Isigny-sur-Mer Curlews, swallows or storks, what bird will sing
you your evening song? The "Aux Oiseaux de
Passage" guest house is located in the outbuilding
of a former farm and offers three very spacious
rooms, decorated on the theme of the sea and
migratory birds. The warm lounge, private garden
with pa�o and breakfast including a taste of local
gourmet treasures combine to offer you the
perfect stay in this natural environment within the
Bay of Veys, in the immediate vicinity of the
historic D-Day Landing sites.
3 guest rooms, "4 key"Clévacances category.
����www.bnb-lesoiseauxdepassage.com
Chez Laurence du Tilly, a cosy and stylish concept
Laurence Du Tilly, a culinary stylist, has returned
to her home town of Caen. In the autumn of 2015,
she opened three delighCul guest apartments
within this 19th century private residence located
in the historic town centre, near the Place Saint-
Sauveur where the market is held every Friday.
Each of the three apartments is on its own dis�nct
floor and each has its very own style – more
classical for the first, more modern on the second
floor. The top level offers a slightly smaller
apartment but with its own small pa�o. They are
all equipped with a fireplace and astonishing old
ligh�ng fixtures, unearthed "here and there" by
the owner. The comfortable ground-floor lounge
with library, fireplace and an honesty bar is at
guests' en�re disposal. The basement and vaulted
cellar can be priva�sed for business breakfasts or
lunches. Laurence du Tilly offers a range of
complementary services: meal delivery, fireplace
kit, safe Wi-Fi connec�on and even a road book
for some unforge3able tours of Calvados... The
ideal address for your personal or professional
travel.
3 guest apartments, "4 key" Clévacances category.
����h3p://chez-laurence.du�lly.fr
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Gastronomic delights A revival for the Jeannette madeleines
A bit like "Proust's madeleine" for the inhabitants
of Caen, the company that produces these
tradi�onal small sponge cakes has been offered a
new lease of life thanks to its employees and its
corporate rescuer, and also to local solidarity.
Created in 1850, the Biscuiterie Jeanne3e
employed up to 250 people in 1985. In the 1990s,
its produc�on plummeted due to European
compe��on. A^er a few difficult years, the
Normandy-based produc�on plant was forced into
compulsory liquida�on in 2013. However, in 2015,
a corporate rescuer drew many investors
together, in par�cular thanks to crowdfunding,
and a new produc�on, with a dis�nct taste of
victory, has been launched.
The new recipe, presented in September 2015
during the Foire de Caen interna�onal fair, is
available in a range of flavours: vanilla, almond,
pistachio and citrus fruit. A luxury range is also
available in Damask Rose and exo�c citrus
(Amanatsu, Kaffir lime, Tangor, Yuzu) flavours. The
bou�que is open every day on the produc�on site
in Démouville (near Caen) and on-line orders can
be made via the website: ����
www.jeanne3e1850.com
Chez Paulette, in Bayeux This new tearoom-small restaurant located near
the cathedral is a fes�val of colours with its
Formica tables, vintage Arcopal crockery,
deliciously retro wallpaper and "bric-a-brac"
objects throughout its small adjoining lounges. It
is decidedly Bessin's an�-moroseness address.
And on the menu, a family-friendly canteen with
dishes of the day, all home-made: soup, bagels,
tarts, salads and delicious desserts. Sandrine and
Virginie extend a truly warm welcome. ����Chez
Paule3e - 44 Rue des Cuisiniers - 14400 Bayeux
The Brasserie de La Lie, Saint-Rémy-sur Orne Along the Vélo France3e® cycle route that links
Calvados with Charente-Mari�me, a pleasant
brasserie offers a range of cer�fied organic beers
with dis�nc�ve labels with a typically Norman hint
of humour: Auprès de ma Blonde, La Caene3e,
L’ambrée du Hameau, Quai des Brunes and, over
the fes�ve season, Ça sent le Sapin. Erica and
François Vassout, along with Louis-Pierre
Rémondin, have succeeded in a3rac�ng a number
of Normandy-based professionals, restaurants,
organic food stores... But you can also buy direct
at the produc�on plant sales point which is open 7
days. ����h3ps://sites.google.com/site/bierelalie
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Les Saisons de Cambremer
You'd best book if you'd like a table at this
excellent Pays d'Auge address. And don't expect a
10-page menu for it simply includes a day menu,
which offers a taste of local flavours and is
constantly renewed throughout the season. The
restaurant occupies the ground floor of two pre3y
red brick houses. Inside, a cosy atmosphere and
pre3y bright colours await you.
����www.lessaisonsdecambremer.fr
La Table d’Hôtes in Ouistreham Come and discover the crea�ve and typically
Norman cuisine created by Yohann Lavalley,
whose training was alongside renowned chefs.
Established in Ouistreham since 2012, he decided
to keep the restaurant's original name - Table
d'Hôtes, whilst offering a refreshed dining room
and vintage-style bar. Come and test the €20
lunch menu including starter, main course and
coffee with mini pâ�sseries. You are sure to have
an excellent meal. ����h3p://latabledhotes-
caen.com.
Le Sainte-Thérèse in Lisieux
The occasion of the canonisa�on of Thérèse of
Lisieux's parents on the 18th of October 2015
offers new prospects for returning to visit this
sanctuary town, via the Blue Line on the ground
that reunites all sites associated with Thérèse -
and why not relish in a taste of the local speciality,
appropriately named the Sainte-Thérèse:
this creamy sweet speciality is made of a biscuit
base, exo�c fruits, rose-flavoured mousse and
white chocolate bavarois. It is on sale at the
Blandiot pâ�sserie, located near the Lisieux
Cathedral. This heart-shaped dessert is made from
a recipe devised by trainee pâ�ssiers from the
Saint-Thérèse de la Guerche catering school in
Bri3any (Ille et Vilaine). ����Pâ�sserie Blandiot 63
Rue Henry Chéron, 14100 Lisieux, 02 31 62 11 71
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2016’s major events
March-April
� TULIP FESTIVAL at the Château de Vendeuvre -
www.vendeuvre.com
� 23th
April> 7 th
May –DEAUVILLE EASTER
FESTIVAL (Music fes�val) >
h3p://musiqueadeauville.com
� 26th >27th - Courseulles sur Mer – D-DAY
RACE >www.ddayrace.com
� 30th
April >1st May – Cambremer -FESTIVAL
DES AOC AOP EN NORMANDIE (fes�val of
normandy’s aop/aoc labels of origin) >
www.lesrencontresdecambremer.fr
May
� 14th
>16th
- Honfleur - FETE DES MARINS A HONFLEUR (sailor’s fair) >www.ot-honfleur.fr
� 21st - PIERRES EN LUMIERES DANS LE CALVADOS (illuminated stonework opera�on throughout calvados) > www.calvados.fr
� 21st - EUROPEAN MUSEUM NIGHT > www.nuitdesmusees.fr
� 21st
> 22th
–HOULGATE PLEIN VENT fes�val (kite fes�val).
� 25th
>29th
- Cabourg - JUMPING de CABOURG (show jumping event) >www.jumpingcabourg.fr
� 28th
May >12th
June - From Carentan to Ouistreham - DDAY FESTIVAL NORMANDY - >
www.ddayfes�val.com
June
� 3rd
>5th
- RENDEZ-VOUS AU JARDIN (garden visits thoughout France)
� 3rd
>5th
- Deauville - JUMP’IN DEAUVILLE (SHOW JUMPING EVENT) >www.deauville.fr
� 06th
- 72TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY > www.calvados-tourisme.com
� 8th
> 12th
- Cabourg – CABOURG ROMANTIC FESTIVAL > www.fes�val-cabourg.com
� 9th
> 19th
- DEAUVILLE, DEPARTURE TOWN OF THE SOLITAIRE DU FIGARO COURSE. departure on 19th
June.> www.lasolitaire.com
� 10 th
>12 th
– D-Day Landings - LES COURANTS DE LA LIBERTE : Fes�val of races in Caen and on the
landing beaches including a marathon, a semi-marathon and other races open to the public. >
h3p ://lescourantsdelaliberte.com
� Deauville – DEAUVILLE DRAGONS OPEN INTERNATIONAL >www.deauville.fr
� 20 th
June > 31st
August: FESTIVAL DE LA PLUIE IN LE BESSIN (Ar�s�c Fes�val) > www.bessin-
normandie.com
� 21st
- FRENCH NATIONAL MUSIC DAY
� Caen - CAEN RETRO FESTIVAL > www.retrofes�val.fr
� 25th
>26th
- Touques – MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL IN TOUQUES >www.mairiedetouques.fr
� 27th
June > 3rd
July-Bayeux – 30TH MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL IN BAYEUX > www.bessin-normandie.com
FETE DES MARINS HONFLEUR © ARNAUD GUERIN - LITHOSPHERE
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July
� Vire - LES VIREVOLTES - music evenings in the Bocage >www.bocage-normand.com
� Trouville - LA TROUVILLAISE – ladies walking- running race >www.latrouvillaise.com
� 5th
juillet - FETE DU NAUTISME (french na�onal watersports fair)
� 9 th >10 th -La Pommeraye -MEDIEVALES DE CHATEAU GANNE (medieval fair) > ot-suisse-
normande.com
� 14th - BASTILLE DAY (French na�onal fair)
� 14th>17th - Dives-sur-mer - FESTIVAL DES MARIONNETTES RECI’DIVES (puppet’s fes�val)
>h3p://cream-normandie.com.
� 23th > 24th - Trouville – MACKEREL FAIR >www.trouvillesurmer.org
� 30th juin > 3rd Juillet - Hérouville Saint-Clair – BEAUREGARD FESTIVAL >www.fes�valbeauregard.com
� 31th – Port fes�val in Port-en-Bessin
August
� 31st juillet > 6th août - Crèvecoeur en Auge - LES MEDIEVALES DE CREVECOEUR (medieval fair of
Crèvecoeur) > www.chateau-de-crevecoeur.com
� 6th > 7th - LIVAROT CHEESE FAIR > www.livarot-tourisme.com
� 5th > 6th – LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW IN CREULLY > www.bessin-normandie.com
� 7th > 9th - DIVES-SUR-MER, CABOURG, HOULGATE are celebra�ng the 950TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
DEPARTURE OF GUILLAUME TO HASTINGS – www.guillaume2016.fr
� 9th>15th - Saint-Aubin sur Mer - SEMAINE ACADIENNE (Acadian week) > www.semaineacadienne.net
� 13th>14th – Falaise - FETE DES JEUX (tradi�onal games fair) > www.falaise-tourisme.com
� Villers-sur-Mer-FESTIVAL DES NOUVEAUX TALENTS- chamber music> www.villers-sur-mer.fr
� Cabourg - DINER SUR LA DIGUE (dinner on the promenade)> www.cabourg.net
September
� 2nd > 11th -Deauville – DEAUVILLE AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL > www.fes�val-deauville.com
� 2nd > 10th - Trouville - Fes�val OFF COURTS (short film fes�val) > www.off-courts.com
� 8th > 18th – NORMANDY CHANNEL RACE, CLASSE 40. in Caen. www.normandy-race.com.
� Honfleur - FESTIVAL ESTUAIRE D’EN RIRE (comedy fes�val) > www.estuairedenrire.com
� 19 th >20 th - JOURNEES EUROPEENNES DU PATRIMOINE (European heritage days)
� 16th > 18th - Merville-Franceville- FESTIVAL CIDRE & DRAGON – medieval fantas�c fes�val >
www.cidreetdragon.eu
� Lisieux - FETES THERESIENNES (FESTIVAL ON ST THERESE OF LISIEUX) >www.lisieux-tourisme.com
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October
� 3rd>9th - Bayeux – BAYEUX CALVADOS AWARD OF WAR CORRESPONDANTS > www.prixbayeux.org
� 7th
>9th
- JOURNÉES MUSICALES MARCEL PROUST À CABOURG.(Music and literature fes�val)
� Honfleur -FETE DE LA CREVETTE ET DE LA PECHE (PRAWN AND FISHING FAIR) >www.ot-honfleur.fr
� Villers sur Mer-FETE DE LA COQUILLE SAINT-JACQUES ET DES FRUITS DE MER (scallop fair)>
www.villers-sur-mer.fr
� Houlgate – EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL IN HOULGATE > h3p://houlgate2.jimdo.com
� Caen -NORDIK IMPAKT - Electronic music fes�val > h3p://nordik.org
� Ouistreham - BOAT EXPO – boat show > www.boatexpo.fr
November
� Ouistreham - FETE DE LA COQUILLE SAINT-JACQUES ET DE LA GASTRONOMIE (scallop fair)
>www.ville-ouistreham.fr
� 12 th
>13 th
- Port-en-Bessin-FESTIVAL GOUT DU LARGE (scallop fair) > www.bessin-normandie.com
� Caen - LES BOREALES un fes�val en Nord (Nordic fes�val) > www.lesboreales.com
� Honfleur-FESTIVAL DU CINEMA RUSSE (Russian movie fes�val) > www.fes�val-honfleur.fr
December
� 3rd
>4 th
- Grandcamp-Maisy - COQUILLE SAINT-JACQUES EN FETE (scallop fair) > www.bessin-
normandie.com
� Falaise - HIVERNALES DE FALAISE (Falaise Christmas fes�val) > www.falaise-tourisme.com
Find an up-to-date agenda on our internet site :
www.calvados-tourisme.com