Moon over Bayeux

Does the Moon always hang over Bayeux cathedral?

Norman Spring: lilacs

Lilacs bloom in May.

"Wow! is this all for me?"

The photo was taken through the lounge window after my husband hung up the grease balls just outside, so I could enjoy them as I was housebound at the time.

- Freda Andrews,
Percy, the Manche

Still windy on the beach...

A kite surfer enjoys the breeze, but others still have to keep warm jackets on.

Sent by Francesca Bostock,
La Manche

Firemen meet in Sourdeval

A fire brigade ceremony in Sourdeval, Manche, drew crowds today.

Photos by Francesca Bostcok

Norman Spring: daisies

Daisies blossom.

Photo by Francesca Bostock,
the Manche

Norman Spring: apple blossom competing with tulips

Apple blossom competes with tulips in Spring. Top picture - apple, bottom - tulip.

Photos by Francesca Bostock (tulip) and Alex Anichkin (apple)

Bayeux reporters memorial

International press freedom day is marked on 3 May. In 2007 the town of Bayeux opened a memorial dedicated to journalists who died while carrying out their duties since 1944. Almost two thousand names are carved on white stones in a small park next to the Museum of the Battle of Normandy.






Learn more on prixbayeux.org

May Day flower: muguet - lily of the valley

Lily of the valley - le muguet (pronounced mew-geh) is the traditional symbol of May Day in France. You will see people selling them on every street corner.

Photo by A Anichkin,
Calvados