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1 NORMANDY Maxine New French 4

2 A major city in Normandy is Caen
A major city in Normandy is Caen. It is known for its historical buildings that were built during the time of William the Conqueror. Caen is also known for its battle, This battle destroyed most of the town due to heavy duty fighting. This battle was so big it became more significant than other battles like, Battle of Crecy and siege of Calais.

3 Most people go to Caen to visit the spectacular Peace Memorial Museum
Most people go to Caen to visit the spectacular Peace Memorial Museum. You start with the end of WW1, The Great Depression and “The Failure of Peace.” You then move onto "France in the Dark Years" which include a film on the Battle of Britain. This is followed by "World War–Total War“ as there is another film.

4 The French Flag has 3 vertical lines, blue, white and red
The French Flag has 3 vertical lines, blue, white and red. It has meaning to it, its not just a random design. The blue represents vigilance, truth & loyalty, perseverance & justice. The white represents peace and honesty. The red represents hardiness, bravery, strength & velour. These colors are known as the French Tricouleur (Tricolor).

5 Le Mont Saint Michel is a village where there are cafes, bars and superb craft shops. Many people come to this because it also has the largest tide in Europe. Also, when you stay here you have one of the most beautiful views of the bay. Another place in Normandy that people come to see is the Bessin area. They use this area for the multisport tour. Being in this tour you get the opportunity to see a network of towns of art, villages and hamlets, parks and gardens, stately residents, manor houses and fortified chateaux.

6 A traditional costume from Normandy is the folk costumes
A traditional costume from Normandy is the folk costumes. These are mostly worn during festivals.


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