Ornavik, des Vikings aux Normands – Parc historique

Opened in 2011 on the occasion of the 11th centenary of Normandy, Ornavik is a historical reconstruction site covering the Norman period from the year 911 with Rollo the Viking, to the year 1066 with William the Conqueror.

At the gates of Caen, the Ornavik historical park reconstructs Normandy in the 10th and 11th centuries. This site covers 10 hectares on the banks of the Orne Canal, with Viking, Carolingian and ducal constructions built using the techniques and materials of the time on the expert advice of archaeologists.

Discover the history of Normandy through the Carolingian village, the Viking space or the castle mound. Ornavik offers you the opportunity to study history, but above all to experience it. As soon as you enter the park, you will be immersed among artisans, warriors, merchants, aristocrats and other natives.

Further information

• Guided tour

• Bus parking
• Group: 35 people maximum

Equipments

• Picnic area

Services

• Shop