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A Liberation ball in Carentan by the dancers of the “Flying cool cats” troupe.

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From the Norman invasion of England in 1066 to the D-Day landings of 1944, Normandy has long played an outsized role in European history. This rich and often brutal past is brought vividly to life by the spectacular and iconic island monastery of Mont St-Michel; the incomparable Bayeux Tapestry, world-famous for its cartoon scenes of 11th-century life; and the transfixing cemeteries and memorials along the D-Day beaches, places of solemn pilgrimage.

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Home to a rich history, vast sandy beaches and the iconic Mont St-Michel, there are many fantastic experiences to have in Normandy.

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