Top Things to do in Falaise
The 8 Best Things to do in Falaise, Normandy
Discover the best top things to do in Falaise, France including Epok'Tour Falaise, Chateau Guillaume-le-Conquerant, Falaise Memorial, Automates Avenue, Eglise Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais, Laura Lee, Montgolfieres de Falaise, Abbaye Cistercienne de Villers-Canivet.
Restaurants in Falaise
1. Epok'Tour Falaise
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Visites insolites menées par un guide conférencier en costume d'époque. Polongez au XIè siècle, guidés par Dame Ottilia, chambrière d’Arlette, l’épouse « more danico » du duc Richard III vous retracerez la vie de Guillaume le Bâtard à l’ombre du château de Falaise jusqu’à ce qu’il devienne roi d’Angleterre et qu’on l’appelle alors Guillaume le Conquérant.
2. Chateau Guillaume-le-Conquerant
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4.5 based on 826 reviews
The birthplace of William the Conqueror. Its restoration campaign now complete, this exceptional castle with its three keeps, walls and towers overlooks the city of Falaise. Discover this amazing fortification built by the first dukes of Normandy, later expanded by William's descendants and completed by King Philip-Augustus of France. Meet the great characters who shaped the Anglo-Norman territories and follow the epic stories that feature this mighty fortress. You will discover all the aspects of this ducal and royal castle through screenings of videos, recreated furniture, augmented reality and 3D objects on digital tablets. This is altogether a more complete, a more immersive and a more intense experience at the heart of the castle when dukes of Normandy and kings of England were rulers of the land. Prices: ADULTS: 8,50€ ADULT CONCESSIONS - STUDENTS: 6€ CHILDREN (6 to 16): 4€ (free under 6) FAMILY PASS: 21€ (2 adults and 1 child, all other children are free, 6 children max.)
Reviewed By CoupeColonel - Saumur, France
Having come here over 30 years ago it has changed a bit although the central feature of the ruined chateau with modern replacements for the missing bits remains as fascinating as ever. Enhanced with virtual reality views of the interiors and some very good short explanations of the characters and history involved I thought it was great. So did my 7 year old who rushed ahead to look at each room. Even my wife liked it!
3. Falaise Memorial
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4.5 based on 146 reviews
Dedicated to the life and survival of civilians during the Second World War. 1000 m² of exhibition space acquainting you with the remarkable testimonies of those who survived, along with an outstanding collection of items they used in their daily lives and hitherto unseen archive material provided by the Caen Memorial Museum and the inhabitants of Falaise and its surroundings. Tablet computers troughout the museum and an innovating and immersive film offer an unprecedented & interactive experience.
Reviewed By JRMaddog - Darlington, United Kingdom
Interesting collection, explaining the effects of war on civilians in English, German and French. Proves there is no such thing as a 'clean' war.
4. Automates Avenue
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4.0 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By Stephenbkk20156 - Okayama Prefecture, Japan
We read about these automata at home and decided to spend our summer in Western France so we could see them. They did not disappoint. An unassuming, sleepy little town. Not many people or vehicles around. Clear sign posts to the place they were displayed. Parking out frint Getting there could not have been easier. Quiet inside. We had the place to ourselves for a while. Then some families came in and it livened up. Stunning shop window displays, made for Parisian department stores each year since the 1800s. Displayed each December then sent back to the factory, where they were stored. The factory closed and some of them ended up here. Just to be clear, these are not just fixed exhibitions for shop windows. They move! Fairy tales. Children&s stories. Santa's workshop. A life size band stand.. No limit to the imagination here. Each display lovingly put together, carefully preserved and chock-full of enchantment. There are a lot of automata here. Manly in shop window style, but a few walk-in exhibits. Excellent use of space. Not crowded, but a thrill every few metres as we moved around. at first, we thought the display space was small, but we still spent over 2 hours, mouths hanging over, watching each display, trying to take photos at just the right angle to catch the movement. Left as the whole town was closing down for lunch. Minimal gift shop. They could make much more of that. Totally enchanting. Would love to go again.
5. Eglise Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais
6. Laura Lee
I'm Laura and I have been a 'Floral Decorator' all of my working life and I have loved every minute of it. My vocation has taken me all over this wonderful globe of ours, designing and creating bespoke floral displays for large private parties, events through to film, tv,sporting venues and fabulous weddings. I am now sharing my abundance of knowledge and knowhow through floral retreats, workshops ,one to one at home service and team building days. Its a wonderful return to show people how !
7. Montgolfieres de Falaise
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5.0 based on 132 reviews
