touristic guide Lower Normandy

Listed by UNESCO as a World Memory, this 70metre long treasure from the 11th century depicts the story of William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy and the lead up to his victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.. Audio guides and special commentary for children. Film. Museum equipped for the hard...

Bayeux was the first town to be liberated on 7th June 1944. The Battle of Normandy museum takes you through a chronological and themed journey using archive films and artifacts to explain the progress and issues encountered during the three months (7th Jun-29 Aug) when Europe's destiny was decided.

The Toy Museum was set up in the former public baths in 1992. Comprising the collection of Mr Guy Bonvalot, it showcases boys and girls toys, parlour and educational games from the 19th and 20th Centuries. Open Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays in June and September, daily in July and August,...

On the banks of the Orne, central to Lower Normandy, lies Argentan – a town combining history with contemporary. Admire the upper town, its historic heart, and then take a stroll along the river bank in the lower town - its modern centre. Discover Argentan and sample the delights of a quality br...

Museum dedicated to artists working in Normandy in the 19th Century. Among the works of Eugène Boudin (98 paintings and sketches) you will find paintings by Monet, Courbet, Dubourg, Cals, Isabey, Jongkind. 20th Century: Vallotton, Dufy, Friesz, Gernez, Herbo, Hambourg... A rich collection of Nor...

Between the Priory and museum you will find a wide ranging view of the local history and culture of farming and crafts. Demonstrations and guided tours allow you to appreciate this conservation area, rich in nature and architecture. Open all year round from 10.30am-6pm. Groups by appointment. Sh...

In an impressive location the Sausage-makers du Pont de la Baleine invite you to a display of traditional sausage-making and an authentic smokehouse. You will appreciate the craftsmanship and quality of its products. Shop: Sausages, Hams and Smoked Bacon, old-fashioned Rillettes and other regiona...

Sound, light, image and objects are described through electronic headphones. A musical journey through the work of Erik Satie, born in Honfleur in 1866. Plus shop and area featuring the original works of Satie and his friends.

Mariners Museum: models, objects, maps, history of the port. The Manor of Ethnology: 9 rooms of restored Norman interiors (furniture, objects, costumes, etc.). Haberdasher, sailor, bourgeois, young girl, printer, weaver, dresses and memorial rooms.   http://www.musees-basse-normandie.fr

This museum is situated on the site of battlefields where in Aug 1944, 100,000 Germans were surrounded and has an exceptional view of the valley. A film, an animated model, and a guide explain the scale of the battle. Authentic articles found on the battlefield are on display.

This is THE place to discover the undersea world. See the Redoutable, the largest visitable submarine in the world.Visit the Pôle Océan designed around the Aquarium Abyssal, the deepest in Europe and walk under the sea a real family adventure. New in 2011 : the Grand Gallery of Engines and of Men...

Open from 29th Mar to 15th Oct 2011. Entry for groups during Winter months (contact Tourist Office). In a pleasant green corner alongside the La Noé lake, the House of Lace of Argentan opens its doors. Delve into the world of Argentan lace-pointing and discover the collection and the exhibition "...

Surrounded by beautiful parkland, the musuem exhibits its rich collections of Beaux-arts, decorative arts and local history, plus 3 exhibitions : Living Parks, Art and Technology and The 20yrs of the Friends of the Musuem. Museums Night and Stones in the Light, local events. Visits, workshops, sh...

Not only does the passing of time add to the neo-medieval charm of this Chateau but so does its exceptional garden. Nobel ladies have left the inprint of their slippers along the pathways bordered by enchanted groves, shady areas, pots full of thousands of flowers, green waterfalls cascading into...

Welcome to Alençon, walk in the footsteps of the Bienheureux family, Louis and Zélie Martin, their children, in particular, the youngest Saint Thérèse de l’Enfant Jésus born the 2 January 1873. She lived here until the age of 4.5yrs when her mother died. Opening times for House and Chapel : Dail...

Days at La Michaudière are unforgettable ! From breakfast or lunch discover our organised programmes (from 31€ to 47,50€ all inclusive). On offer : gourmet meals with local flavour, horse drawn carriage rides around the farmland, visit to Bagnoles-de-l’Orne, exploring La Michaudière (the horses, ...

Discover the exception, let yourself be led to the heart of the City of Dukes (Cité des Ducs), you will be charmed by its character and authenticity. This busy town is home to a traditional craft, unique in the world that has been kept alive over time: the craft of la Dentelle au Point d’Alençon ...

The Pegasus Memorial is dedicated to members of the 6th Division of the British RAF, the first liberators to step onto Normandy soil. The museum tour starts with an historic presentation about a model, continues with a showing of archived film, and finishes in the park seeing the Pegasus bridge a...

An objective and priority of D Day, the battery of Merville was one of the most important sites for the Allied Landings. Located between Cabourg and Ouistreham, on a totally preserved site of several hectares the German battery of Merville is a educational trip where you will learn about a mythic...

Recorded from the beginning of the 16th century the Large Forge of Aube is a treasure of local industrial history, one of the rare forges that remains in its original state. All the conditions were united in this area for the implantation and development of the iron industry, which slowly ceded i...