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Culture of Normandy. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
Calvados, Manche and Orne departments have a huge number of fascinating attractions that can hardly be visited all in one visit to Normandy. Perhaps the most impressive historical monuments can be found in Calvados. The famous allied landing in Normandy was on its territory. Caen Memorial Museum is dedicated to this event. Moreover, the museum has one of the biggest expositions dedicated to the Second World War. Falaise Memorial is dedicated to life and survival of civilians during the War. The Museum of the Atlantic Wall in Ouistreham is a remarkable place you should definitely visit. There are also museums dedicated to the history of the struggle against fascism in Vierville-sur-Mer, Merville-Franceville-Plage, Arromanches-les-Bains, Bayeux, Courseulles-sur-Mer and Ranville.
It should be noted that you can’t become acquainted with the culture of Normandy without trying its cuisine. The thing is that the meal for Normands is a special important ritual with … 
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Normans are very patriotic people like all the French. Their love for the homeland is expressed in a sense of superiority over all who were born in other places. That is why locals … Open
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If you have enough time, be sure to walk along the streets of the local villages. There are many houses built in medieval style in Beuvron-en-Auge. There is an ancient mansion which was built more than five centuries ago and an old railway station built in 1879. Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei is a village where you can find a church of the 9th century. Le Beck-Ellouin is famous for the abbey of the same name built in the 11th century. La Trappe Abbey perfectly demonstrates the architectural style of the Middle Ages. Abbey of Saint Wandrille was built in the 7th century and have been ransacked for several times. 
City tours, excursions and tickets in Normandy and surroundings
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Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Normandy and around
♥ Art museum 'Musée des Beaux-Arts' Caen, 22.8 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Normandy
♥ Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Immaculée-Conception, Sées, 67.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique-Cathédrale Notre-Dame, Sées, 67.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Havre, Le Havre, 69.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Espérance, Pontmain, 74.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique Notre-Dame d’Alençon, Alençon, 78.2 km from the center. On the map
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Iconic cultural sights of France
France is the most popular and visited country, and Paris the most toured city in the world. This is not surprising because the country has an incredibly rich cultural history. Millions of people go to France to get acquainted with its architecture, castles, amazing museums and enjoy the spirit of its historic streets. In France, there are also museums with unique collections of old art pieces, exhibitions of ultra-modern popular authors and monuments of architecture of different times. One of the most ancient cultural constructions of the country is the Mezon Carre ("square house"), located in Provence. It was founded in the 1st century BC and is a temple of ancient Roman temple. Even the orthodox Catholics did not destroy the majestic structure. They converted it into a temple.
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Normandy
Landmarks of culture on Normandy map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Normandy. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Normandy: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Normandy. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
