The Bayeux half-marathon is to take place on March 22nd, offering those seeking Normandy property a chance to enjoy some of the sporting culture of the region.

Fit investors may even decide they wish to take part in the event, which will offer a good chance to see what the town is like as those feet pound its streets over a distance of more than13 miles.

Such a taste of Bayeux may help those looking to buy Normandy property to make up their mind about whether they wish to buy in or near the town, which is famous for its tapestry depicting the events of the 1066 Norman Conquest.

Those considering Normandy as an investment destination may also be attracted by other aspects of the area.

In a recent feature on the region, the Daily Telegraph picked out Mont St Michel as one of the best visitor destinations, along with La Cite de la Mer, a decommissioned submarine with dive simulators and aquariums.

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