La Pointe du Hoc - a D-Day Site
La Pointe du Hoc is a headland in Saint-Pierre-du-Mont in the Calvados region of Normandy. It’s set between Omaha and Utah beaches and was a German fortified stronghold protecting 6 artillery...
La Maison du Guet in Granville
La Maison du Guet in Granville is my favourite building in the town and I take a photo almost every time I walk past it. I love those turrets!The word guet means watch, surveillance or lookout. So...
Knotted Gun Sculpture
The Knotted Gun sculpture is an amazing piece of art. I took this shot when I visited the Caen Mémorial Museum, Centre for History and Peace. It’s displayed in the grounds of the museu...
How To Make Normandy Crêpes
Did you know that France celebrates Pancake Day twice? The first time is on 2nd February and is the equivalent of Candelmas in the UK. The celebration is known as La Chandeleur. Candles are blessed...
Historic Workshop Courtyards in Villedieu-les-Poêles
This courtyard was were some of the many hammering shops were based and where artisans hammered out copper plates . In 1742 there were 139 hammering shops and you can learn more about them in the p...