A guided walk in Villedieu is one of the best ways to discover this historic town which was established in around 1130. There are 14 orange and brown information boards with text in both French and English to help you on your walk through centuries of history. Practical Information Villedieu is relatively compact although this […]
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Tableware sale in Normandy
For high quality crockery and cutlery, there’s only a few days left to buy at the tableware sale in Normandy. The sale is held twice a year and features seconds and end-of-range products. The Guy Degrenne sale is held next to their factory outlet in Vire from 1 – 7pm each afternoon until 30th November. […]
Normandy Cider Trail
Following a Normandy cider trail is really easy with an app you can download on your phone. The app has been developed by the Clos du Cotentin Tourist Office. It covers a 60km route in the Cotentin which is an area in the north of La Manche region. The towns of Valognes and Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte are […]
A Quality Restaurant in Trelly, Normandy
A recent find for a great restaurant to recommend to guests is La Verte Campagne in Trelly. It’s only a 5 minute drive away from the gite so very convenient and food is wonderful. The Trelly restaurant is run by an British couple. On offer is traditional French fare in a very picturesque setting. In […]
Commemorating Armistice Day in Normandy
Granville will be commemorating Armistice Day this weekend in Normandy. A World War 2 site will be used to mark the event over the three days. Monday 11th November is a public holiday in France and marks the end of World War 1 in 1918. The batterie du Roc was built in 1942 in Granville’s high […]
Elizabeth Castle in Jersey
The Elizabeth Castle in Jersey is on a small island about half a mile from the St Helier coast. It is connected to the mainland at low tide by a causeway. If there’s a tide high or you don’t want to walk, you can take the ferry. The ferry is an amphibious craft which means […]
Vauville Botanical Garden
Vauville Botanical Garden is tucked away on the Cotentin peninsula in Normandy. It looks out onto the Channel Islands and the headland known at Le Nez de Jobourg. Visiting the garden is very much like entering a Tardis as 11 acres unfold in front of you. The site benefits from a microclimate where the evergreen […]
The Best Place for Pancakes in Normandy
Where’s the best place for pancakes in Normandy? This is the question news organisation, Côté Manche, asked their Facebook fans earlier this month. Here’s their pick of the best places in and around Coutances. If you want a relatively quick and informal meal then finding a crêperie is a safe bet. Both savoury and sweet […]
What To Do During October in Normandy
Looking for ideas for what to do during October in Normandy? The weekend of the 18th to 20th October is La Foire Saint-Luc. It’s held just outside Gavray and is a typical Normandy country fair. More than 600 exhibitors and 100,000 visitors are expected over the three days. The fair is one of the oldest […]
Discover Historic Bayeux
Discover historic Bayeux in the video below that showcases this wonderful medieval town in Normandy. The cathedral, water mill and tapestry are shown. However, there are more sites to see and you can walk in the footsteps of William the Conqueror as you stroll the streets. For an in-depth guide to historic Bayeux, […]