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Falaise
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The town of William the Conqueror still has its perched fortress, the main tourist attraction of this former medieval city.
Overview of Falaise
Falaise is the town of William the Conqueror. It still has its perched fortress, which is the main tourist attraction of this former medieval city.
Key Facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location: south of the Calvados department.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 8,294 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 11.84 km².
- Altitude: from 89 to 188 m.
- Website: http://www.falaise-tourisme.com
History of Falaise
What to See and Do in Falaise
Falaise Castle
The town of William the Conqueror still has its perched fortress, the main tourist attraction of this former medieval city.
The town of William the Conqueror still has its perched fortress, the main tourist attraction of this former medieval city.
Museums and memorials in Falaise:
Memorial to Civilians in the War
Daily life of the population during the Second World War and a tribute to all civilian victims of the conflict.
Daily life of the population during the Second World War and a tribute to all civilian victims of the conflict.
Automates Avenue Museum
This is a collection of 300 vintage automata set in recreated Parisian streets.
This is a collection of 300 vintage automata set in recreated Parisian streets.
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Memorial to Civilians in the War
★★ Daily life of the population during the Second World War and a tribute to all civilian victims of the conflict.
Falaise Castle
★ The town of William the Conqueror still has its perched fortress, the main tourist attraction of this former medieval city.
André Lemaître Museum
★ This museum is dedicated to 90 works by this local painter.
Automates Avenue Museum
★ This is a collection of 300 vintage automata set in recreated Parisian streets.