The Benediction of the sea

(The monument for fishermen lost in the sea made by Le Bihan)

That religious celebration was first established at the beginning of this century, on the instigation of Father Bernard, who was the priest in charge of Port-En-Bessin from 1907 till 1950. The first time took place on sunday, the 5 th of july 1908 in the presence of Rev. Father Lemonnier, the bishop of Bayeux, who had spent his chilhood among the fishermen in the North of France. It was in the Northern countries of Europe (protestant countries)

chalutier LOUIS ARMAND with thousand of roses

The history of the harbour	useful adresses	Wreck museum
The boats and the men	Marketing	Overlord
Kinds of fishes available	Houses for sale	The storm of the century

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