This is the next instalment of a monthly feature going through the 95 Departments of France in numerical order to check out things of interest. Calvados is number 14. I hope you enjoy it
Location – part of Normandy
Origin of name – called after a group of rocks off its cost
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Prefecture – Caen
Signature foods – Cider, Calvados (apple brandy), Camembert
Famous places to visit - Beuvron-en-Auge (one of France's most beautiful villages – has a restored covered market), Deauville, Bayeux (for the Tapestry), Lisieux (pilgrimage site), Juno Beach (D Day landings) & Arromanches, Honfleur
Famous people from Calvados – Adele Eurphrasie BArbier (founder of NZ order Our Lady of the Missions)
Go to this Pinboard to see the Departments of France so far.
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