Title: Visit Calvados: Best of Calvados Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Calvados Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Calvados.d6050278.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in Calvados](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Calvados.d6050278.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[Calvados Flights](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Calvados.d6050278.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Calvados](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Calvados.d6050278.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Calvados Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Calvados.d6050278.Car-Rental-Destinations)[Calvados Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Calvados.d6050278.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Calvados ## Normandy ![Deauville featuring a city and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/114000/114767-Calvados.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/63000/63541-Calvados.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/63000/63541-Calvados.jpg) ![Deauville which includes a marina and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/114000/114765-Calvados.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Deauville featuring a marina](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/114000/114766-Calvados.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/63000/63540-Calvados.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/63000/63540-Calvados.jpg) #### Enjoy locally made apple brandy in the charming countryside or relax in luxury beach resorts in this diverse French region rich in Norman history. Calvados, in the Lower Normandy region of France, is an enticing area full of natural beauty and historical significance. See where William the Conqueror began his conquest of Britain and visit his final resting place. Sunbathe on scenic beaches and be pampered in sumptuous hotels, or tour farmland and sample locally produced cheeses and brandy. Explore the town of Bayeux, home to the famous tapestry. Head to the Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux to see this historic artifact, which represents the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England. Stroll along Bayeux’s beaches, which were the site of the D-Day landings in June 1944. Visit the quaint seaside village of Cabourg with a scenic 1.2-mile (2-kilometer) beach. Admire Cabourg’s beautiful Grand Hotel, made famous by novelist Marcel Proust. In June, spot some of French cinema’s biggest stars at the annual Cabourg Romantic Film Festival, which has been running since 1983. A half-hour drive from Cabourg is the historic village of Caen where William the Conqueror is buried. It's also home to Château de Caen, one of Western Europe’s largest medieval castles. Head to Deauville, known as the “Parisian Riviera” due to its opulent hotels and coastal location. Visit in September to attend the Deauville American Film Festival. Travel north along the coast to the quaint town of Honfleur, known for its picturesque harbor with slate-fronted houses immortalized by Impressionists such as Monet. Head inland to the farming town of Lisieux and pass fields of grazing cattle and cider apples. Try a glass of Calvados, the apple brandy named after the region. Calvados is served by two airports, Caen-Carpiquet and Deauville-Saint Gatien, as well as the port of Ouistreham, which runs daily ferry services to Portsmouth in Britain. The region is also close to Paris, with most towns no more than a 3-hour drive away. With its seaside resorts, green countryside and historic castles, Calvados is an enticing blend of sophistication, historical insight and rural charm. ### Popular cities in Calvados [BayeuxKnown for Beaches, Walking and Cathedrals](https://expedia.ca/Bayeux.dx4743) See a famous historic tapestry, discover D-Day beaches and explore gorgeous gardens in this beautifully preserved Norman town. ## Reasons to visit - Cathedrale Notre-Dame Bayeux - Bayeux British War Cemetery [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Bayeux.dx4743)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Bayeux-Hotels.d4743.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [CaenKnown for Beaches, Historical and Tours](https://expedia.ca/Caen.dx814) The burial place of William the Conqueror is a quaint Norman village home to one of Western Europe’s largest medieval fortresses. ## Reasons to visit - Abbey of Saint-Etienne [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Caen.dx814)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Caen-Hotels.d814.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [HonfleurKnown for Ports, Gardens and Marinas](https://expedia.ca/Honfleur.dx4818) This pretty port town inspired some of France’s greatest Impressionist artists with its picturesque harbor and traditional Normandy charm. ## Reasons to visit - Old Harbor of Honfleur [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Honfleur.dx4818)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Honfleur-Hotels.d4818.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [OuistrehamKnown for Ferries and boats, Friendly people and Ports](https://expedia.ca/Ouistreham.dx180464) ## Reasons to visit - Ouistreham Beach [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Ouistreham.dx180464)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Ouistreham-Hotels.d180464.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [LisieuxKnown for Cathedrals, Monuments and Cheese](https://expedia.ca/Lisieux.dx4485) Enjoy the bucolic charm of this quaint farming village, with locally made apple brandy, delicious cheeses and its very own saint. ## Reasons to visit - Sainte-Therese Basilica [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Lisieux.dx4485)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Lisieux-Hotels.d4485.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [DeauvilleKnown for Beaches, Casinos and Marinas](https://expedia.ca/Deauville.dx1049) Take long romantic walks along the coast while enjoying views of the sea and the eclectic range of boats at the marina. 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