10 Things to do in Calvados That You Shouldn't Miss

November 9, 2021 Harland Bartelt

Discover the best top things to do in Calvados, France including Memorial de Caen, Saint Catherine's Church, Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, Cathedrale Notre-Dame, Le Vieux Bassin, Plage de Trouville, Plage de Cabourg, Promenade Marcel Proust, Pont de Normandie, Deauville Beach.
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1. Memorial de Caen

Esplanade General Eisenhower, 14050 Caen France +33 2 31 06 06 45 [email protected] http://www.memorial-caen.fr
Excellent
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4.5 based on 4,519 reviews

Memorial de Caen

Located in the immediate vicinity of the D-Day Landing beaches, the Mémorial de Caen visitor centre is among the essential sites focusing on the Battle of Normandy and 20th century history. From the origins of the Second World War to the end of the Cold War, museographical displays tell this terrible side of 20th century history. Indeed, Caen, bombarded during the summer of 1944, a liberated yet martyred city, deserved a tribute well worthy of the suffering it endured. This is precisely the purpose of the Mémorial de Caen, but via a continuing perspective and action aimed at reconciliation.

Reviewed By nlansdell - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

This excellent museum charts the beginnings of, and causes behind, WW2 and the invasion of France - before detailing the events that led to its eventual liberation. It’s focus is on Normandy and Caen itself but it provides a good over view of the war in full and covers both the Pacific and African theatres. It also covers the holocaust. The material does not shy away from its subject and there are some graphic images of what took place and this includes film and pictures of dead combatants, hangings and executions - so please consider this if you are taking children. A film lasting 20 minutes brings everything together very well and I would recommend that not only that you do this at the end but that that you allow time for it. Your tickets last 24 hours so if you run out of time you can always pop back the next morning!

2. Saint Catherine's Church

Rue des Logettes, 14600, Honfleur France +33 2 31 89 23 30 http://www.calvados-tourisme.com/offre/eglise-sainte-catherine/
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4.5 based on 2,954 reviews

Saint Catherine's Church

This famous 15th-century cathedral is the largest surviving wooden church in France.

Reviewed By LondonMatt75

Right in the heart of town in a beautiful square. Separate bell tower and amazing structures made from wood by original ship builders. Sitting inside you feel as if you are in an old ship.

3. Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux

13 rue de Nesmond Centre Guillaume le Conquerant, 14401, Bayeux France +33 2 31 51 25 50 [email protected] http://www.bayeuxmuseum.com/la_tapisserie_de_bayeux.html
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4.5 based on 8,062 reviews

Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux

This museum houses the famous Bayeux Tapestry, a 70-m long piece of embroidery that graphically tells the story of the 1066 Battle of Hastings.Listed UNESCO Memory of the World. Duration of visit about 1h30. Annual closure in January

Reviewed By joand143 - London, United Kingdom

Incredible visit Brings to life this amazing tapestry and the history behind it Beautifully presented and explained

4. Cathedrale Notre-Dame

Rue du Bienvenu 14400 Bayeux, 14400, Bayeux France +33 2 31 92 01 85 [email protected] http://www.bayeux.fr/fr/decouvrir-bayeux/cathedrale-notre-dame
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4.5 based on 3,843 reviews

Cathedrale Notre-Dame

The cathedral of Notre-Dame in Bayeux is an impressive building, a mix of Romanesque in the 11th century crypt and glorious Gothic in the 13th-century nave. In the 11th century after the Conquest of England by Duke William of Normandy in 1066, ties with England were strong. You'll see a reference to the turbulent past above the south transept portal where sculpted scenes show the life of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury who was assassinated in Canterbury Cathedral on the orders of King Henry II of England. The Bayeux Tapestry was kept here from the 11th to the 18th centuries, probably displayed for the first time on the day the cathedral was consecrated in 1077 in the presence of William the Conqueror.

Reviewed By dfield281 - Katy, United States

This beautiful Cathedral has a rich history as it is the seat of the Bishop of Bayeux and Lisieux and was the original home of the Bayeux Tapestry. The combinations of architecture make this Cathedral unique and a must-see sight in Bayeux.

5. Le Vieux Bassin

Quai Sainte Catherine, 14600, Honfleur France
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4.5 based on 3,661 reviews

Le Vieux Bassin

Reviewed By 2013Dvl - Dorval, Canada

this is an absolutely magnificent place to visit. Amazing view and such a charming little village. Lots of shops and restaurants to visit and some amazing photo opportunities! You'll love it in Honfleur!

6. Plage de Trouville

Trouville-sur-Mer, Deauville France http://www.trouville.fr
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4.5 based on 773 reviews

Plage de Trouville

Reviewed By mariedesjardins - Prince George, Canada

Spent an afternoon on this long stretch of white and beach in Trouville-sur-Mer in July 2019. There were some cabanas and rainbow coloured umbrellas dotting the beach. Short walk from the cafes and Monoprix. There is a small counter service to buy snacks and waster. Facilities were clean. There are beautiful historical homes bordering the beach and a nice wooden boardwalk.

7. Plage de Cabourg

14390 Cabourg France http://www.cabourg-tourisme.fr/plage
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4.5 based on 161 reviews

Plage de Cabourg

Reviewed By 87wendywoo - Southampton, United Kingdom

This is such a beautiful, immense beach. A great place for the family or just a beach walk on a windy day. This year we saw horse riders enjoying the riding on the beautiful sand and trotting through the waves at the water's edge.

8. Promenade Marcel Proust

14390 Cabourg France +33 2 31 06 20 00
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4.5 based on 235 reviews

Promenade Marcel Proust

9. Pont de Normandie

Honfleur France +33 1 39 85 83 51 http://www.pontsnormandietancarville.fr/accueil.html
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4.0 based on 2,238 reviews

Pont de Normandie

Completed in 1995, this massive bridge, which crosses the Seine, measures over 2,800 feet at its longest section and 1.3 miles in total, a world-record for its type when it was built.

Reviewed By louisehI9623YQ - Folkestone, United Kingdom

Excellent structure a great way to cross the Seine, the toll fee is 5.20 euros and the queues can be long on the run up to it, you see people walking over it and cyclists nit sure I would be that brave

10. Deauville Beach

Rue de la Mer, 14800 Deauville City France +33 2 31 14 40 00 http://www.deauville.org/fr/pagemodelesat.php
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4.0 based on 2,095 reviews

Deauville Beach

Reviewed By 952matthiasf - Palma de Mallorca, Spain

a beautiful beach with an enormous depth and length, very clean and nice waters - a heritage place with a lot of history , a must-see !

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