Calvados is a French department, belonging to the Normandy region. According to legend, its name comes from a Spanish ship of the Invincible Armada called Çalvador (Savior) that was shipwrecked on its shores. Calvados was an important scene of the Ba...
Calvados is a French department, belonging to the Normandy region. According to legend, its name comes from a Spanish ship of the Invincible Armada called Çalvador (Savior) that was shipwrecked on its shores. Calvados was an important scene of the Battle of Normandy (1944) during the Second World War. Calvados will make you escape thanks to its green landscape and its steep cliffs. Discover the Norman Switzerland, the Mont Joly and the Norman forest. Numerous activities will be offered: bungee jumping, hiking, and canoeing. With its 120 kilometers of coastline, Calvados is the ideal department to enjoy the fine sand, and discover a page of history by walking along beaches such as Omaha, Juno, and Sword. The city of Bayeux is home to the famous tapestry that bears its name. Visit the Bayeux Tapestry Museum to see this beautiful embroidered canvas, depicting the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England. Visit the picturesque seaside village of Cabourg and admire its spectacular two-kilometer-long beach. A half-hour drive from Cabourg is the historic town of Caen, where William the Conqueror is buried and where you will find Caen Castle, one of the largest medieval castles in Western Europe. Then you can head to Deauville, known as the "Riviera of Paris". And in September, don't miss the Deauville Film Festival. In the north is the picturesque town of Honfleur, known for its beautiful harbor, whose slate houses were painted by impressionist artists such as Monet. And going inland, you can reach the farming town of Lisieux and contemplate its pastures and cider apple orchards. Of course, you cannot leave without tasting calvados, the apple brandy for which this region is famous. To travel to Calvados is also to enjoy its gastronomy and its local products, so be sure to visit one of its many wineries! Calvados is a history of flavors: Camembert, Livarot, Isigny cream and butter. The region is full of delicious specialties. And above all, the apple, alone or baked in Norman pastry. Join our home exchange community and stay in fully furnished accommodation in Calvados for free. Our members are very helpful, friendly and reliable. They can even offer you a local tour guide or introduce you to the most impressive and worth visiting places in the surrounding area. So join People Like Us, check out our home listings, chat with a member and exchange your homes today.
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