Valognes
Valognes
Guide of the Manche
Guide of the Manche
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City of Art and History Valognes, nicknamed the Versailles of Normandy, has numerous town houses. The most well-known is Beaumont town house, a historical monument dating from the 18th century, is open to the public and the visit includes rooms containing antique furniture, a monumental double spiral staircase and formal gardens.
Nearby, in the Grand Quartier house, a regional cider museum presents a collection of utensils used in cider-making.
The brandy and old trades museum in Thieuville town house explains how Calvados is made through an exhibition of machines and tools, with a section dedicated to traditional costumes and trades.
The town's built heritage can be explored on a walk through the streets of Valognes, especially the Rue de Poterie and Rue des Religieuses.
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