17 May 19 May 2024
For its 16th edition, the Normandy Departments, the Normandy Region and the Heritage Foundation wanted to highlight the heritage linked to the Second World War: heritage destroyed by the fighting, rebuilt churches... Find all the events organized on the West Coast Center Manche .
The life of Alfred Nakache highlighted in a reconstructed church
Alfred NAKACHE (1915-1983) is a sportsman of Jewish origin, French swimming champion. He beat the German athletes at the Berlin Olympic Games in 1936 and was deported in 1943 to the Auschwitz camp. He will then participate in the London Olympic Games upon his return.
Pierres en Lumières > Church of Saint-Cyr and Sainte Julitte
Discovery of Reconstruction heritage
The rebuilt churches open their doors to you on Friday May 17 in the evening.
Remarkable heritage highlighted
Discover Pirou Castle and Lessay Abbey in the evening!
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