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Ouistreham is a
major part of Normandy's rich history.
In prime place, the museums which abound in the
area testify to Ouistreham's prime role
in the D-Day Landings. |
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Take the time to visit:
- The Atlantic Wall Museum at Ouistreham
- The Bayeux American Cemetery
- The Caen Peace Memorial
- The Pegasus Bridge Memorial
- The Avranches Second World War Museum |
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But Normandy is also famous for the imperishable
print left on the region by its most famous son
William the Conqueror like:
- The Bayeux Tapestry made by Queen Mathilde
to record for posterity the Norman Conquest of
England.
- The Abbaye aux Dames dedicated to the Holy Trinity.
- The Abbaye aux Hommes dedicated to Saint Etienne
where the body of William the Conqueror rests.
- Caen Castle and its fortifications
which house today the Museum des Beaux Arts. |
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Visit also the archaeological sites in the area:
- The Museum and archaeological site of
Vieux La Romaine
- The Normandy Museum at Caen |
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