A show site
What if the somewhat crazy project of rebuilding William the Conqueror's boat became a reality... and it happened here on the banks of the Seine in Honfleur?
In 1066, William the Conqueror was Duke of Normandy, he embarked on a journey to conquer England, after an extraordinary naval levy.
In record time, barely 10 months, William assembled a fleet of more than 1 ships capable of transporting food, weapons, but also horses and an army of around 000 men.
The Mora is the warship given to Guillaume by his wife Mathilde.
The construction site brings to life the flagship of the conquest of England.
Its reconstruction is intended to be as authentic as possible and is part of an experimental archeology project. It is based on the iconography of the Bayeux Tapestry, and on the expertise of its scientific committee – specialists in Norman maritime history and maritime archaeology, naval architects, marine carpenters, etc. – and on the empirical knowledge of the Roskilde Museum, Denmark.
A real sound and light show
An immersive scenographic journey
From the moment you enter, you will be immersed in the dark and magical atmosphere of Norse mythology explaining the contribution of the Vikings to Normandy in the 11th century. The preparations for the expedition to England, the crossing, but also the Battle of Hastings will also be at the heart of the scenography.
Through the magic of special effects, we will be able to hear the wood cracking, feel the horses breathing, the wind rising and the rolling of the boat heading towards England.
The route also aims to showcase the Norman spirit of adventure and innovation.
Practical information
La Mora: buy my tickets
| Pricing | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Basic price – Adult Full price |
6,90 € | 14,90 € |
| Child rate |
3 € | 8,90 € |
| Reduced price |
3,50 € | 10,90 € |
| Low-carbon tariff |
3,50 € | 10,90 € |
| Family rate |
9,90 € | 35,90 € |
The Friends of Mora association
A boat from the past, a project for the future
The reconstruction must also allow the Mora to be approved by Maritime Affairs and therefore to be able to sail!
Why such a project ?
- Training young people for careers in marine construction, raise awareness among schoolchildren and academics about the world of the sea, find lost gestures and techniques, tell the maritime history of Normandy, renew an age-old friendship between France and England.
- The Mora – William the Conqueror association wishes to make the spectacle site a bridge serving training, integration and employment of young people. Its objective is to create real support around the different professions carried out on the site in conjunction with the region's institutional and associative players and partner companies.
- The scope of activities implemented as part of the show project will make it possible to offer a wide range of internship areas : shipbuilding, public reception, bookstore, shop, ticket office, guided tours, site maintenance, administrative services, etc. This site will also be an opportunity for certain companies to train their own apprentices, particularly in marine carpentry. A final module will concern the training of the future crew of the Mora!
- Personalized seasonal employees should also be proposed.