Normandy Press Pack 2013 - France
Normandy Press Pack 2013 - France
Normandy Press Pack 2013 - France
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UNESCO <strong>Normandy</strong><br />
<strong>Normandy</strong> boasts no less than five sites and attractions that have been recognised by UNESCO for their world heritage status. Take<br />
it from the experts that a visit to these places makes a trip to <strong>Normandy</strong> truly worthwhile.<br />
Bayeux Tapestry<br />
Bayeux, Calvados<br />
William of <strong>Normandy</strong>’s famous victory at Hastings is retold<br />
through the Bayeux Tapestry, a hand-woven 70m long<br />
masterpiece of medieval craftsmanship. Actually an embroidery,<br />
this wonder of the 11th century has been remarkably preserved<br />
and now acts as an essential historical source on the way of life<br />
in the Middle Ages.<br />
Excellent audio guides are an essential part of the tour and a<br />
simplified version of the commentary is available for kids. Follow<br />
the story along the 58 scenes of the relic, then have all your<br />
questions answered by colourful displays and models in the<br />
exhibition room and a short film in the cinema.<br />
www.tapisserie-bayeux.fr<br />
Did you know?<br />
The Bayeux Tapestry has only twice left the town of<br />
Bayeux: once during the time of Napoleon, when he used<br />
it to convince his men that the English could be beaten<br />
and a second time during World War II to prevent it from<br />
damage.<br />
Le Havre, Seine-Maritime<br />
The Second World War wreaked havoc on the port of Le<br />
Havre, with 80% of the city being completely destroyed in<br />
the bombings. Rebuilt following<br />
the architectural plans of<br />
Auguste Perret, the city<br />
centre was added<br />
to the UNESCO<br />
World Heritage<br />
list in 2005.<br />
With its<br />
unique<br />
modern<br />
stained<br />
glass<br />
windows<br />
and 106<br />
metre high bell<br />
tower, the Saint<br />
Joseph Church,<br />
designed by Perret’s<br />
pupil Le Corbusier, is<br />
particularly worth a visit. A<br />
former hub of cotton and coffee<br />
trading, don’t miss the newly restored Vauban Docks. Now<br />
a buzzing dockside development of restaurants, shops and<br />
leisure facilities, highlights include the Bains des Docks Spa,<br />
beautifully designed by architect Jean Nouvel.<br />
www.le-havre-tourisme.com<br />
Don’t miss…<br />
Find out more about ‘Les Bains des Docks’ in our ‘Spas<br />
and Golf Courses’ section of the press pack.<br />
<strong>Normandy</strong> <strong>Press</strong> <strong>Pack</strong> <strong>2013</strong><br />
www.normandy-tourism.org
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