This year marks the 65th anniversary of the Normandy landings, which saw allied forces establish the foothold on French soil that led to victory in the Second World War.

Normandy property seekers and others may be keen to mark the occasion in June by visiting one of the sites where the key battles took place.

On D-Day itself – June 6th – a number of events will take place commemorating the date at the various landing sites and cemeteries, with a number of ceremonies and services taking place in the presence of veterans of the conflict.

Those keen on discovering the region’s history while looking for Normandy property may find a visit at this time a good way of learning about the events of 1944 and their impact on the course of the war.

Normandy also offers a number of family events for those who want to let their hair down.

These include the Foire de Paques funfair, which begins in Caen during the Easter holiday.

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