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For more than 35 years now, Bayeux has been alive with a famous medieval festival every first weekend in July, attracting some 50,000 people to the town. The summer continues with a monumental projection show on the south façade of the Cathedral, a time to breathe, an ode to nature and the 4 seasons in colour and music (Free in July-August). In October, the Bayeux Calvados Normandie War Correspondents’ Prize celebrates the freedom of the press for over 30 years. In December, the interior of Bayeux Cathedral is transformed into a fairytale setting, with an entirely coloured nave decorated with monumental projections… ” The Cathedral of William, the Mysterious Traveller“, an immersive show for all the family!
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The D-Day Festival Normandy takes place along the entire D-Day and Battle of Normandy coastline, from Pegasus Bridge to Sainte-Mère-Eglise, including the five emblematic areas of Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, Gold Beach, Juno Beach and Sword Beach. Parachuting, parades, concerts, historical re-enactments, fireworks displays, exhibitions, screenings, etc. – almost 100 popular, cultural and festive events.