A great set of pictures to capture a wonderful moment on the D-Day landing beaches. Sabina Lorkin's post shared by Chris of Gavray Gites #Normandy #dday #landingbeaches Originally shared by +Sabina Lorkin D-Day Anniversary Normandy – Discover the moving moment when Gunner A. W. Glover returns to the D-Day Landing Beaches at Arromanches to lay […]
Monthly Archives: June 2015
Normandy vélorail – a fun day out
The vélorail at Condé-sur-Vire is around a 45 minute drive from Gavray. Using an old railway track, you can take in the scenery as you cycle alongside the Vire river. The 11 kilometer journey takes about an hour and a half along a fairly flat track. Each cart takes 4 people with 2 people cycling […]
French toast with raspberry cream
This dessert is a great way to use up slightly stale bread.Beat 2 eggs, 50g sugar, 20cl full fat milk and a couple of drops of vanilla essence. The recipe uses a sachet of sucre vanille but vanilla essence will work just as well. Dip 8 slices of slightly stale bread into the mixture ensuring […]
The great outdoors
Another great opportunity this weekend to get out and about in Normandy is the Rendez-Vous aux Jardins programme. Public and private gardens will be opening their gates from 5 to 7 June. The closest gardens to Gavray are at Bréhal which is just 10 minutes away. There is plenty of choice with over 58 events […]
On yer bike
This weekend, the Fete du Vélo encourages people to get out on their bikes. The theme for the annual event is cycling in towns and discovering your local area. The events take place on 6 and 7 June and are free; a full list can be found at www.feteduvelo.fr Posted by Chris of Gavray Gites […]
D Day Festival Normandy 2015
Check out the programme of events taking place throughout Normandy until 14 June. The D Day Festival commemorates the Allied Landings of 6 June 1944. Events range from firework displays, parades with veterans, parachute jump displays and historic walks. More information and the full programme of events at www.ddayfestival.com Posted by Chris of Gavray Gites […]
Blooming lovely
I really enjoy this time of year when the garden suddenly bursts into life with a riot of colour. Lupins and daisies are flourishing in my Normandy garden now that the weather is getting warmer. Photo and post by Chris of Gavray Gites #flowers #Normandy #lupins #daisies #gardening Check this out on Google+