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Ships depicted on the Bayeux TapestryThere are many ships depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry. They are Anglo-Saxon and Norman models, but they would have been of very similar construction to…
The construction of ships on the Bayeux TapestryA scene from the Bayeux Tapestry illustrating the Norman construction of ships for the invasion of Anglo-Saxon England. For the full tapestry see here
Logo of Au p'tit Viking Food Truck in Saint-Ébremond-de-BonfosséThis food truck, sent to us by TSP @morangles, is named Au p'tit Viking, and draws on the Viking heritage of Normandy in its branding, which includes…
Event: Fêtes de Guillaume le Conquérant (Festival of William the Conqueror) 2016This festival in the towns of Cabourg, Dives-sur-mer and Houlgate in Normandy celebrates 950 years since the Norman Conquest, as well as the Norse…
Postcard depicting a modern commemorative "runestone" in the Jardin des Plantes, Rouen.Postcard depicting a modern commemorative "runestone" in the Jardin des Plantes, Rouen – a gift from the Kingdom of Norway. "In 1911 the city of…
News: DNA Hunters have opened Viking grave in NormandyNorwegian researchers have finally been able to open the tomb of descendants of the Viking leader Hrólfr (Rollo). They plan to find out if Rollo was…
Ornavik, des vikings aux NormandsOrnavik is a living history museum where you can visit houses built using tenth- and eleventh-century techniques. It includes a Viking camp, a…
The Rollo TapestryThe embroidered tale of Rollo (Hrólfr in Old Norse), Viking chief and founder of Norway. The tapestry records his Viking raids, his taking possession…
La Drakkar CamembertLa Drakkar Camembert from La Laiterie de Gratot in Manche, Normandy. The branding draws on the Norse heritage of Normandy and includes a stylised…