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The Taste of the Large

Port-en-Bessin-Huppain invites you to cast off and set sail for two days of celebration ...

Feast of the scallop and Norman fishery products as well as the “Music under the spray” festival are on the menu to offer many activities on a single theme: THE SEA!

Something to satisfy young and old ...

Since its creation in 2004, the Goût du Large has had great success: nearly 50,000 visitors welcomed over the two days and a great mobilization of fishermen and residents.

Discover in video official site "the taste of the sea"

Discover in video "The droners" .

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A tree in freedom

On the monumental Tree of Liberty (1797), a 360 ° projection to celebrate life and freedom: from the tree of its origins to the cycle of the four seasons, including the Liberation of 1944 and Martin Luther King… About ten of hand-sewn stories for a dazzling technological and artistic challenge !.

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Port en Bessin fireworks

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Former observation tower, the Vauban Tower is part of a set of five sentry towers built by Vauban to defend the Normandy coast.
The ideal setting for a colorful show!

> Overlooking the outer harbor, these lights from the Vauban Tower are the perfect end to your beautiful summer evenings.

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Juaye Mondaye Abbey

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A true beacon in the Bayeux Intercom countryside, Mondaye Abbey welcomes a community of Premonstratensian canons.

 

In different places of this sumptuous 18th century monument, the summer evenings at the Abbey combine in an intimate way discovery of the heritage and shows of ancient music. The welcome by acrobats gives this night stroll a family and friendly atmosphere.

 

From July 22 to August 19, 2020 (except August 5) - 4 evenings

Each Wednesday

8:30 p.m.

Abbey gardens / Abbey church

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William's Cathedral

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Discover the show-event “Guillaume Cathedral”, a new winter rendezvous given in the sumptuous Bayeux Cathedral. As part of the regional medieval Normandy sector, this original and unprecedented creation is entrusted to the company Spectaculaires, AllumeursImages, already director of the Rendez-vous at the cathedral of Bayeux, and of Eclats d'Aure at the abbey. by Mondaye.

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The Medieval

Each year, the whole of Bayeux offers its preserved heritage as a backdrop to medieval festivals! This year, they take place from Friday July 3 to Sunday July 5, 2020.

As every year, the medieval market will be set up all around the cathedral. Nearly 150 artisans from France and Europe will exhibit their artisanal products: jewelry, dolls, spices, sculpture, pottery ...

The stonemasons will also invest the medieval site, the taverns will be numerous and the varied street performances!

As for the great parade, always eagerly awaited, it will bring together more than 500 participants!

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Bayeux -Calvados- Normandy award for war correspondents

The first city to be liberated in France in 1944, the City of Bayeux launched this award in 1994 to pay tribute to journalists and war reporters who, risking their lives, open a window to the world for us. Exhibitions, screenings, book fair or even debate evening punctuate the week. In the presence of many journalists, the closing evening takes stock of current events and rewards the best reports.

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Bayeux International Circus Festival

Since 2005, the Bayeux International Circus Festival has made you discover the best artists in the world, and distinguishes the best numbers by awarding its prizes. Who this year will have the joy of being awarded the Loyal d'Or, d'Argent, Bronze or the City of Bayeux Prize ?!

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