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Clécy
Clécy () is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France. In 1932 it was awarded the title The Capital of Norman Switzerland by the Tourism Minister Monsieur Gourdeau. Geography Clécy is on the River Orne, in the middle of Norman Switzerland, about s south of Caen. Covering it is the largest commune in the canton of Thury-Harcourt. Called the "Capital of Norman Switzerland", this village owes its fame to the rugged and verdant Armorican massif, with valleys through which the Orne flows. Plenty of outdoor activities are available: kayaking, paragliding, climbing, hill walking and mountain biking, taking advantage of the geology of Norman Switzerland. History The name "Clécy" is mentioned in 860 in the reign of Charles the Bald. When French cantons were created, Clécy was the capital of the canton. This ceased to be the case after restructuring in 1801. Clécy has a wealth of historical treasures: Châteaux and manor houses are s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clécy Viaduct
Clécy () is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France. In 1932 it was awarded the title The Capital of Norman Switzerland by the Tourism Minister Monsieur Gourdeau. Geography Clécy is on the River Orne, in the middle of Norman Switzerland, about s south of Caen. Covering it is the largest commune in the canton of Thury-Harcourt. Called the "Capital of Norman Switzerland", this village owes its fame to the rugged and verdant Armorican massif, with valleys through which the Orne flows. Plenty of outdoor activities are available: kayaking, paragliding, climbing, hill walking and mountain biking, taking advantage of the geology of Norman Switzerland. History The name "Clécy" is mentioned in 860 in the reign of Charles the Bald. When French cantons were created, Clécy was the capital of the canton. This ceased to be the case after restructuring in 1801. Clécy has a wealth of historical treasures: Châteaux and manor houses are sprea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clécy - Centre-ville
Clécy () is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France. In 1932 it was awarded the title The Capital of Norman Switzerland by the Tourism Minister Monsieur Gourdeau. Geography Clécy is on the River Orne, in the middle of Norman Switzerland, about s south of Caen. Covering it is the largest commune in the canton of Thury-Harcourt. Called the "Capital of Norman Switzerland", this village owes its fame to the rugged and verdant Armorican massif, with valleys through which the Orne flows. Plenty of outdoor activities are available: kayaking, paragliding, climbing, hill walking and mountain biking, taking advantage of the geology of Norman Switzerland. History The name "Clécy" is mentioned in 860 in the reign of Charles the Bald. When French cantons were created, Clécy was the capital of the canton. This ceased to be the case after restructuring in 1801. Clécy has a wealth of historical treasures: Châteaux and manor houses are sprea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clécy Town Hall
Clécy () is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France. In 1932 it was awarded the title The Capital of Norman Switzerland by the Tourism Minister Monsieur Gourdeau. Geography Clécy is on the River Orne, in the middle of Norman Switzerland, about s south of Caen. Covering it is the largest commune in the canton of Thury-Harcourt. Called the "Capital of Norman Switzerland", this village owes its fame to the rugged and verdant Armorican massif, with valleys through which the Orne flows. Plenty of outdoor activities are available: kayaking, paragliding, climbing, hill walking and mountain biking, taking advantage of the geology of Norman Switzerland. History The name "Clécy" is mentioned in 860 in the reign of Charles the Bald. When French cantons were created, Clécy was the capital of the canton. This ceased to be the case after restructuring in 1801. Clécy has a wealth of historical treasures: Châteaux and manor houses are sprea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul-Émile Pissarro
Paul-Émile Pissarro, also Paulémile Pissarro or Paul Émile Pissarro (22 August 1884 in Éragny-sur-Epte, France – 20 January 1972 in Clécy in the department of Calvados, France) was a French impressionist and neo-impressionist painter. He came from the Pissarro (surname), Pissarro family of artists. Life Paul-Émile Pissarro was the fifth and youngest son of the impressionist painter Camille Pissarro and his wife Julia (née Vellay). His siblings were Lucien Pissarro, Lucien, Jeanne, Félix Pissarro, Félix, Georges Henri Manzana Pissarro, Georges Henri Manzana, Ludovic Rodolphe Pissarro, Ludovic Rodolphe and Jeanne (Cocotte).''Pissarro Family Tree.'' In: Stern Pissarro Gallery → ' He grew up in the artistic surroundings of the family household in Paris. Encouraged by his father, he began to draw at an early age. The ''White Horse'', which he drew at five years of age, was praised by the art critic Octave Mirbeau. Camille was also impressed and kept the drawing f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
