On this International Women’s Day we take a look at the remarkable women who have have helped make Normandy the place we love. In no particular order they are: Designer Coco Chanel When Coco Chanel opened her first dress shop in Deauville, overheated over-corseted ladies summering in the town were startled then delighted
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A tiny duchess, happy hermits & Old Hickory bravery at Hill 314, in Mortain
First published October 11, 2014 A rich little girl of 8 paid for the first recorded chapel on top of Mortain’s tiny mountain, Montjoie. There have been rumours of religious constructions here since the pagans worshipped Jupiter, but for firm dates this one, 24 July 1613, can be relied upon. Other big