Here is some useful information and facts relating to France and the area.
Useful Telephone Numbers
18 - Sapeurs Pompieres – fire brigade
but are equipped to deal with medical emergencies including liaising with ambulance services. They are generally the first port of call in rural areas.
The equivalent of 999 in the UK.
15 - Ambulance Services
17 - Gendarmes - police
112 - International multilingual emergency services, usually used from a mobile phone.
When phoning these services be prepared to give your name and where you are phoning from.
Do not hang up until you are told to do so.
French Public Holidays
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Easter Sunday |
Sunday the 23rd Mar 2008 |
Easter Monday |
Monday the 24th Mar 2008 |
Ascension |
Thursday the 1st May 2008 |
Labour Day |
Thursday the 1st May 2008 |
1945 Victory Day |
Thursday the 8th May 2008 |
Whit Sunday |
Sunday the 11th May 2008 |
Whit Monday |
Monday the 12th May 2008 |
Bastile Day |
Monday the 14th Jul 2008 |
Assumption |
Friday the 15th Aug 2008 |
All Saints' Day |
Saturday the 1st Nov 2008 |
Remembrance Day |
Tuesday the 11th Nov 2008 |
Christmas Day |
Thursday the 25th Dec 2008 |
New Year's Day |
Thursday the 1st Jan 2009 |
Local Markets
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Sunday |
Caen and Cherbourg Octeville |
Monday |
Briquebec |
Tuesday |
Cherbourg and Portbail |
Wednesday |
La Haye du Puits |
Thursday |
Cherbourg, Carteret and Caen |
Friday |
Les Pieux |
Saturday |
Caen, Cherbourg and St Saveur le Vicomte |
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