​The
2027 European Year of the Normans is an ambitious and wide-reaching cultural programme initiated by the Région Normandie to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of William the Conqueror’s birth.
This year long event will celebrate the lasting influence of the Normans, not only in Normandy but across the:
- United Kingdom
- Ireland​
- the Channel Islands
- southern Italy
- Norway,
- Denmark
Jersey and the 2027 European Year of the Normans​
Having been part of the Duchy of Normandy, Jersey embodies the continuity of Norman law, customs and identity.
Government of Jersey
initiatives ​and activities will be announced soon, but organisations, artists, schools and community groups can get involved immediately. They can apply for their new or existing projects to be:
- to receive RĂ©gion Normandie funding
- to be granted RĂ©gion Normandie labelling as an official Year of the Normans event or project
RĂ©gion Normandie funding
To get financial support from the Normandy Regional Council, organisations outside Normandy must collaborate with an eligible organisation based in Normandy. The joint application must be submitted before 30 June 2025.
Find out more information on the criteria for funding.
A second round of applications will open towards the end of 2025.​
If you would like help being connected with a Normandy organisation, contact the
Bureau Des Iles Anglo-Normandes by emailing
a.leroy@bianfrance.org​.
Région Normandie labe​lling​​
Events or projects which are approved and officially labelled will be able to carry the 2027 Year of the Normans branding and will be promoted by the RĂ©gion Normandie and elsewhere.
Details of how to apply for labelling can be found on the
2027 Eu​ropean Year of the Normans website​.
gov.je