1. Samantha Connell

2.  Caen is the largest city and capital of Basse Normandie (Lower Normandy).

3.  Founded by William the Conqueror during the 11 th century with the building of two abbeys and a castle in the center of the town. Ladies’ Abbey founded in 1060 Men’s Abbey founded in 1063  Throughout history, Caen was fought over by France and England many times.  85% was destroyed in World War II during the fighting. Caen was the main sight of the Battle of Normandy.  It has now been rebuilt. There are now many museums set up there as well as a park and a botanical garden.

5.  Seafood: Normandy is famous for its seafood. ○ About one in every three oysters eaten in France comes from Normandy. ○ It is the number one place for scallop fishing. Produces between 50% and 75% of France’s scallops. ○ Normandy produces 25% to 30% of France’s mussels

7.  Dairy: Normandy is known for its butter and cream production. Crème fraîche originated in Normandy. Three of the best known cheeses in Normandy are Camembert, Pont l’eveque and Livarot

9.  Apples: Normandy has many cider farms. ○ Cider is the regions traditional drink. Normandy also has many apple-based alcoholic beverages. ○ Examples: Calvados: -Normandy’s famous apple brandy Pommeau: -A mixture of cider, apple juice, and Calvados Also serves many apple-based desserts. ○ Their most popular dessert is tarte aux pomme (apple pie).

11.  It is a museum tribute to the history of Caen.  Some topics covered include: D-Day The Battle of Normandy World war Total war  Another exhibit is “Opinion spots, world events through cartoonists’ eyes”

12.  Guided Tours: The Mémorial de Caen Museums offers tours of the D-day landing beaches. ○ Their recent tours include: The Day Pass: -Described as a day to discover Le Mémorial de Caen and the D-Day Beaches. From the harbour in Arromanches to the Pointe du Hoc via Omaha Beach, follow the guide and listen to the story of a day that changed the history of Caen forever. New for 2012- "In the Canadians' footsteps" : -Guided tour, including the Canadian sites of the D-Day beaches. The D Day tour: -Experience an unforgettable day on the D-Day Beaches. Relive D-Day and benefit from the services of a tour guide throughout your day.

14.  Parc floral de la Colline aux Oiseaux is a floral park on the birds hill.  It’s near the Mémorial Museum.  It is a vast site of landscaped gardens and floral displays. It offers pleasant walks among many gardens including a rose garden.  I would love to go there because it is extremely pretty. (pictures on next slide)

16.  It is a Fine Arts Museum that was built at the heart of William the Conqueror’s castle.  It is one of the most important buildings in France for 16 th and 17 th century European painting (France, Italy, Flanders, and Holland).

20.  1027: William was born.  1035: He became the Duke of Normandy  1047: He decided to make Caen a strategic site and main place of residence.  1050: William married Matilda of Flanders.  1060: Ladies’ Abbey founded in Caen.  1063: Men’s Abbey founded in Caen.  1066: Won the Battle of Hastings and became known as “the Conqueror”.  1087: William died.

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