Normandy has a rich history. From the Prehistoric
era, through the Middle Ages, the First and Second
World Wars to modern times, all its history is
retraced in the area's museums.
Museums which recall Normandy's cultural, religious,
political and sociological history and its great men
- amongst whom William the Conqueror holds
a place of honour.
The Normandy
Museum in Caen in the enclosure of William
the Conqueror's Castle 02 31 30 47 60
Archaeological Museum at Vieux la Romaine02
31 71 10 20
Mont
Saint Michel Abbey 02 33 89 80 00
Regional Cider Museum at Valognes 02 33 40
22 73
Eugene
Boudin Museum in Honfleur 02 31 89 54 00
Monet's
House at Giverny 02 32 51 28 21
Museum
of Beaux Arts in Caen 02 31 30 47 70
Baron Gerard Museum in Bayeux dedicated to
the history of the city 02 31 92 14 21
Mine Museum in Molay-Littry near Bayeux 02
31 22 89 10
Museum of Beaux Arts and Lace with Nickel silver
02 33 67 50 78
Pere Magloire Calvados in Pont-l'Evêque
02 31 64 30 31
William
the Conqueror's Castle in Falaise 02 31 41 61
44
Academy
of Lace in Bayeux 02 31 92 73 80
D-Day Museums. Bayeux is particularly turned
towards the historical past of Normandy and
Calvados with its many museums which
trace the reign of William the Conqueror and
honour the courage of those soldiers who took part
in the Liberation of Normandy during the Second
World War.
You will find hotels
of charm and character to ensure a pleasant
stay. Bayeux is not lacking restaurants
who offer typical Normandy gastronomic dishes
to make your visit to the area perfect.
