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The French town of Bayeux is situated in the Normandy region not far from the sea. There are several reasons to visit this settlement. First of all, Bayeux is located close to major tourist routes, so it is a typical stop for everyone wishing to explore Calvados. Second, the town is not far from the sea, so it is a great place to relax at the seaside every day and enjoy a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere at the same time. Third, Bayeux is rich in cultural and historical landmarks. Finally, it would be a mistake not to mention the inimitable charm of this French town. During the prehistoric times, Bayeux was the central part of the Baiocasses’ territory. Later, Romans occupied this land. This marked the start of a prosperity period for the town. Bayeux got a water pipe system and a gymnasium. Old historical records prove that this was an actively developing town. The first episcopacy appeared in the region in the 4th century. At that time, the town and surrounding areas were a part of the Saxon Shore. Charlemagne used the territory near Bayeux as an exile for Saxons who he managed to defeat during bloody battles. In the 9th century, Bayeux becomes the property of Normandy Count Rollo. He conquered this land from Count Berengar who was later killed by Vikings. After that, Bayeux became the central settlement for the new rules of Normandy. Local people maintained their Scandinavian customs and traditions for many years. In the middle of the 14th century, during a war … Read further

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Bayeux sightseeing

What attractions can Bayeux offer to its guests? The Bayeux Cathedral or Notre-Dame de Bayeux is the major and most important landmark in the town. The building works started in the 11th century and lasted almost four years. The building draws attention because of its gorgeous architecture and exceptional elegance. The cathedral is a gorgeous mix of gothic and Romanesque styles. The 16th century, which brought … Open

Moving around in France - transportation

It is also worth noting that water transportation is also common in the country. For the most part, it is represented by comfortable ferries that run between France and England, as well as between France and Ireland. Also very popular among tourists are cruise ships and ferries, which go straight to Corsica from Marseille or Toulon. In the vicinity of Paris, especially in the midst of tourist seasons, there are various small pleasure boats from which tourists will have the opportunity of seeing the various surrounding sights. The ships differ in classes, depending on the service and the cultural program. … Open

Economy roadmap of France

Also, recently, France began actively investing in shipbuilding, and electrical engineering. The Country is rich in Iron, Uranium ores, as well as Potassium salts. This provided a solid foundation for the development and improvement of the Mining Industry. It should be noted that non-ferrous metallurgy in France is also developed at a very high level, and contemporary shops for steelmaking occupy the leading positions in the world ratings on equipment and quality of production. As far as power generation is concerned, France is able to provide half the country’s own raw material. They continue to obtain bituminous coal in some regions of France. However, its share in the energy balance is less than 6%. Oil stockpiles in the country are limited. The significant dependence of France on the import of oil is still observed even today. Gas reserves in the country are also severely depleted, so the state annually tries to reduce the amount of its production. … Open

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