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European Songs of the Sea Festival

Chants Marins. Courtesy of Toss

when:Nov 2010 (annual)
where:Port-en-Bessin
time:Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-6pm

The fishing community of Port-en-Bessin-Huppain celebrates its heritage with a European Songs of the Sea Festival. Singing seamen from all over the continent gather to belt out the tunes that keep them going when at sea for months on end.

Other activities at Port-en-Bessin's European Songs of the Sea Festival include guided tours of trawlers and boats, a sailors' knot workshop, seafood stalls, bric-a-brac, live music and entertainment as well as the opportunity to hear stories of bravery and sacrifice from local fishermen.

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Name:Information
Email:visites.portenbessin@wanadoo.fr
Phone:+33 (0) 02 31 21 92 33
Town Information:Port-en-Bessin
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Contact Details
Name:Information
Email:visites.portenbessin@wanadoo.fr
Phone:+33 (0) 02 31 21 92 33
Name:Normandy Tourist Office
Location:Normandy
Address:14 Rue Charles Corbeau, 27000 Evreux
Email:info@normandie-tourisme.org
Phone:+33 (0) 2 32 33 79 00
Fax:+33 (0) 2 32 31 19 04
Name:Maison de la France
Location:France
Address:20 Avenue de l'Opéra, 75001 Paris, France
Phone:+33 (0) 1 42 96 70 00
Fax:+33 (0) 1 42 96 70 71


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European Songs of the Sea Festival

Port-en-Bessin

Nov 2010 (annual)