Basse Normandie RegionThe Basse Normandie region was created in 1956 in the division of Normandie. It was traditionally called "Lower Normandy" because it lies west of the Seine and is part of the Perch. Caen is the capital of this region. Cities in this region include Deauville which was once a small village and is now a resort and casino town. The capital, Caen, has a
castle, the Chateau de Caen, which was built about 1060 by
William the Conqueror. It is one of the largest fortresses of
Western Europe. The chateau houses the Musee des Beaux-Arts de
Caen and the Musee Trouville, a few miles from Deauville, is another charming seaport city. Cherbourg-Octeville is another port city on the English Channel. There is a race track in nearby La Glacerie. Cherbourg has a large museum, the Cite de la Mer, which is dedicated to the scientific and historical aspects of maritime subjects.
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Normandie. Its exhibitions include art and
history. There are two abbeys of note. The Eglise de
Ste-Etienne was formerly the men's abbey and the Eglise de
la Ste-Trinite was formerly the women's abbey. Other
attractions include Saint Pierre Church and the Memorial
pour la Paix built in 1988. It lists the events leading up
to and after D-Day. The Memorial also includes an exhibit
of Nobel Peace Prize winners. In the nearby town of
Carpiquet is an amusement park, Parc Festyland.Articles About Advertise Contact Us Disclaimer Privacy Policy