This post was written by Christine Bonhomme

Maison de Normandie’ s exhibition about William the Conqueror and the Battle of Hastings

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To celebrate the 950th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, Maison de Normandie displays, until January 15th 2017, an exhibition presenting William’s Normandy.

Discover facts and info on the Battle of Hastings and the Conquest of England, William the Conqueror’s life and achievement, the Tapestry of Bayeux and Caen Castle.

We would like to thanks our partners in Normandy: The Musée de Normandie (Caen Castle) and The Museum of Bayeux’s Tapestry for lending us the objects and contents on display.
And a very special thanks to Fortuna electronic store, our neighbor in St Helier for lending us a TV device where you can see a short animated film on the Castle of Caen’s history!!

Musée de Normandie
Château
14000 Caen
0033 (0)2 31 30 47 60 – mdn@caen.fr – www.musee-de-normandie.caen.fr

Don’t miss the events organized by the Musée de Normandie to celebrate the Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings.
More Info : http://musee-de-normandie.caen.fr/evenement/les-fant%C3%B4mes-de-la-bataille-dhastings

Bayeux Museum
Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux
13bis rue de Nesmond
14400 Bayeux
0033 (0)2 31 51 25 50 – www.bayeuxmuseum.com

Don’t miss the events organized by the Musée de Normandie to celebrate the Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings.
More Info : www.bayeuxmuseum.com

1066-2016 – Celebrations of the Battle of Hastings – A Regional Event

Have a look at our exhibition and do not hesitate to pop in to learn more about the various medieval sites in Normandy and the special events dedicated to the Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings which are taking place, throughout Normandy until December 2016.