Explore Calvados
Calvados is in the Normandy region in northwestern France.
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Language Spoken
The national language is French.
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+01:00
Cuisine
Meals
Dinner for two at a sitdown restaurant will be around 40€ (R796).Drinks
Your hotel or resort will have more information on how much drinks will cost in the Calvados area.
Transportation
Taxis
Your hotel or resort will have more information regarding taxi services.General Transport
Your hotel or resort will have more information regarding general transport.Things to do in Calvados
The top attractions to visit in Calvados are Saint Catherine,s Church, Memorial de Caen, Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, Deauville Beach, Le Vieux Bassin. Some popular outdoor places worth visiting are Omaha Beach, Promenade Marcel Proust, Les Jardins du Pays d,Auge, Parc Zoologique Cerza, and La Colline aux Oiseaux.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Measles
- Hepatis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
- Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
- Chickenpox
- Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans travelling to Europe need a South African Passport, not older than 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages and valid for at least 3 months after the date you leave all Schengen countries. They also need to obtain a Schengen visa which gives access to 26 European countries.