Local Area Finding Chateau Le Brevedent
From Caen:
Follow signs for A13 Paris/Deauville/Trouville.
Follow A13 through toll gate for approx 15 minutes until you see signs for Lisieux.
Exit Lisieux along the D579, do not take the Pont L'Eveque road as it splits into a Y shape.
Follow D579 until you see a large house on the left hand side of the road and see signs for Blangy Le Chateau to the left.
Turn left onto the D51 and follow into Blangy-Le-Chateau.
At the mini roundabout in Blangy go straight across following signs to Moyaux. Camping 'Le Brevedent' is approx 5km on the left hand side.
From A13 Le Havre/Paris/Rouen direction:
Junction 28 Honfleur/Beuzeville.Toll booths. aire de Beuzeville-Nord (service area).
Junction with A132.
Branch right then follow signs to Lisieux to join A132.
At the end of the motorway, keep forward along D579 until you see a large house on the left hand side of the road and see signs for Blangy Le Chateau to the left.
Turn left onto the D51 and follow into Blangy-Le-Chateau.
At the mini roundabout in Blangy go straight across following signs to Moyaux.
Camping 'Le Brevedent' is approx 5km on the left hand side.
SatNav Postcode: 14130
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The local Area around Chateau Le Brevedent
Aquarium Vivarium de Trouville
600mē of exhibition floor space. Over 70 tanks representing sea life from around the world. Also animals and insects from the rainforests around the world. There is also a gift shop.
Festyland
Leisure park for all ages. There are rides for smaller children and families. A Viking battle is held every day in July and August. Free parking. Souvenir shop and a variety of restaurants.
Zoo Cerza
This zoo has the animals in their natural environment. Over 50 hectares of enclosures. Great observation points allow the visitor to observe the lions and other large cats. A mini-train is available to take you on a tour of the zoo. Free parking, restaurants, take-aways and a souvenir shop.
Zoo Jurques
Zoo set in 10 hectares of land. Many species of animals and you can watch as the animals are fed.
Bayeux Tapestry
The Bayeux Tapestry tells the story of the Norman Conquest. It is over 900 years old and is 70 metres long with 58 different episodes.
Chateau de Henry Fontaine
13th Century Chateau which has been preserved as a family home. Architectural styles are Gothic, Renaissance and Neoclassical. A magnificent collection of Renaissance paintings, porcelain and furniture are on display.
Musee de Normandie
This museum opened to the public in 1963 and focuses its collections on the following: the History of Normandy, archeology and ethnography.
Chateau de Creully
Chateau de Creully became a VIP overnight House during WWII after Montgomery captured it. The chateau can be visited by private arrangements. Close by is Creully castle which is another fascinating place to visit.
Naturospace
Opened in 1999, Naturoscope is 800mē of tropical paradise. The temperature is controlled at 28 degrees and the visitor can stroll the 200 metres of paths whilst admiring the tropical plants. There are also over 50 species of butterflies in Naturoscope.
Calvados Pere Magloire
Guided visits of the calvados museum with tastings available. Discover all there is to know about apple brandy (calvados) and its associated craft.
Musee du Debarquement
The museum has a mission to tell younger generations about the events of 6th June 1944. The museum was created in 1953 and is built on the site of the artificial harbour. Guided tours are available in English and German. A visit lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes. Souvenir gift shop at the museum.
Le Memorial de Caen
The Caen Memorial was born out of an idea to create a place reflecting on world wars. The museum places the emphasis on emotions of war. There is a park where you can stroll around. Interactive data terminals. Video and book shop. Restaurant, bar and giftshop. Free Parking. Around half a million visitors each year.
Musee de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale
Small museum dedicated to the second world war. Displays of miliatary weapons and uniforms.
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