| Quick Facts |
| Capital: | Caen</tr>
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| Area: | 17,589 km²</tr>
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| Population: | 1,422,133(1999) |
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| Départements |
Calvados (14)
Manche (50)
Orne (61) |
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Basse-Normandie is a region of northern France and comprises the lower, western half of the historical Normandy. This part of France was the focus of the D-Day landings in June 1944.
Cities
- Caen - capital of the region
- Bayeux - location of the famous Tapestry
- Deauville
- Lisieux - Birthplace of Ste Therese and pilgrimage city
- Falaise - Birthplace of William the conqueror
Other destinations
External links
fr:Basse-Normandie
WikiPedia:Basse-Normandie
