This post was first published in October 2017 In 1066 Matilda, wife of William, Duke of Normandy, commissioned a ship for a king. Her husband was still a Duke but she knew he would conquer that muddy country to the north. The ship was built in Barfleur and named Mora. Ship building
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Celebrating women of Normandy this International Women’s Day
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
