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History, Seaside, Nature walks
DISCOVER NORMANDY
Let yourself be tempted by a weekend in Normandy…
A few days’ holiday in Calvados…
Or take a break from work…
While staying in an authentic setting!
What do you think?
That’s what we can offer you when you stay at Manoir’Hastings, ideally situated between Caen and Ouistreham and just 2h30 from Paris, where you can set off each day to discover many destinations that will delight your thirst for discovery. NORMANDY IS, OF COURSE, HISTORIC! This region, forever marked by French history, is dotted with witnesses to the past. Numerous museums and historic sites will help you ‘relive’ those moments.
NORMANDY’S BEACHES COVER THE REGION !
Miles of sand where you can breathe in the sea air. For invigorating walks by the sea!
FAMOUS TOWNS TO DISCOVER
The network of famous tourist resorts (Ouistreham, Cabourg, Deauville, Honfleur and many others….), as well as the city of Caen, its castle, its abbeys and its historic town centre, will appeal to the widest possible range of visitors.
INLAND, THE NORMANDY COUNTRYSIDE IS LIKE NO OTHER
Normandy is often associated with the colours green and blue. Blue for the coastline and green for the lush, soothing countryside. To “go inland”, as we say here, is to let yourself be drawn in by a nature that soothes you.
SOME HIGHLIGHTS NOT TO BE MISSED
Pegasus Bridge
Pegasus Bridge and the Café Gondrée, the scene of the first hours of the Normandy landings on 6 June 1944. Relive the moments that marked the history of our region in the footsteps of Major Howard and his squad.
Although the present-day bridge is no longer the original, you can still see it when you visit the museum dedicated to it.
It’s a must for any remembrance tour of the D-Day landing beaches.
The Bayeux Tapestry
The Bayeux Tapestry, also known as the Queen Matilda Tapestry, is an 11th-century embroidery (formerly known as a “needlepoint tapestry”) that was added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World register in 2007.
It depicts events ranging from the end of the reign of King Edward the Confessor of England in 1064 to the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
Caen Memorial
The Caen Memorial is a museum in Caen dedicated to the history of the 20thᵉ century, whose entire theme is peace.
Around ten minutes from Manoir’Hastings, you can also take advantage of this visit for a special moment and a pleasant stroll to Bird Hill, then finish by discovering the town of Caen, city of William the Conqueror.
The Men’s Abbey (in Caen)
With its Romanesque and Gothic architecture, the Abbaye aux Hommes, or Saint-Etienne Abbey in Caen, is one of the two great abbeys, along with the Abbaye aux Dames (or Queen Matilda Abbey), founded by William the Conqueror in Caen.
The abbey in the heart of Caen (next to the town hall) is home to the tomb of William the Conqueror. A majestic and meaningful monument in the heart of the city centre.
Cabourg
Cabourg is a popular seaside resort renowned for the fine sand of its 4km beach and the “Belle-Époque” atmosphere made famous by Marcel Proust.
The villas of the Parisian haute-bourgeoisie and aristocracy of the early 20th century add to the charm of the small town, which is organised around the casino and the famous Grand Hôtel.
A stroll along the seafront promenade will delight your senses!
Ouistreham – Riva Bella
Ouistreham Riva Bella is the seaside resort by excellence on the Côte de Nacre.
Just a stone’s throw from Caen, it was also one of the main sites of the D-Day landings on 6 June 1944: the 177 French soldiers of the Kieffer commando assaulted the town at dawn on that memorable day.
If you’re keen on nature walks, don’t miss a visit of the “Pointe du Siège” or the Ouistreham lighthouse!