Brochures for summer events in Normandy are now out. I picked up two brochures this week; one was for Coutances and the other for Villedieu-les-Poêles. Highlights in the Coutances area include: Guided tours of the upper parts of the cathedral in English every Tuesday afternoon at 4.30pm. They run from July 9th to August 27th […]
Monthly Archives: June 2019
Exhibitions In Villedieu-les-Poêles, Normandy
There are two exhibitions in Villedieu-les-Poêles happening right now. The first exhibition is in the Tourist Office and is called Souvenirs de nos campagnes (Memories of our campaigns). It’s a tribute to the soldiers of World War 2 who liberated Normandy towns and villages after D-Day. The exhibition is the work of Monsieur Gabriel Bossard […]
Where To Buy Normandy Cider
I visited La Ferme de la Butte this week to sample and buy some Normandy cider. They’re fairly local to me at around a 15 minute drive away. I include a bottle of Normandy cider in my welcome basket for guests so I wanted to check out this local producer. Products The farm produces sparkling […]
What’s On In Normandy This Weekend
Looking to find out what’s on in Normandy this weekend? Here are just a few suggestions. Fête de la Musique This weekend Normandy will host a series of concerts throughout the region. There’s one in Gavray on Friday 21st from 8.30pm and it’s free. Alternatively, why not go to a summer concert given by […]
Top 3 Normandy Museums
There are plenty of museums to choose from in Normandy so I’ve selected my top three. They’re perfect for museum buffs or for a rainy day activity. The three museums are in Cherbourg, Caen and Bayeux. https://www.normandygiteholidays.com/wp-admin/plugins.php Cité de la Mer Cherbourg is much more than a Normandy arrival and departure port for ferries. There […]
Buying Cheese in Granville, Normandy
If you’re looking to buy cheese in Granville, then Le Fromager de la Baie is the place to go. the shop has been open just over a year and is based at 34 rue Lecampion in Granville. They are open from Tuesday to Saturday from 9am – 1pm and 3pm – 7pm. On a Sunday […]
A Guided Tour in Roncey, Normandy
Earlier this week I went on a guided tour in Roncey, a small Normandy village in La Manche region. For over an hour we heard the story of how Roncey was liberated on 29th July 1944, the destruction and the re-building after the war. The American troops that had landed at Utah Beach on 6th […]
A Normandy D-Day Poem
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day on 6th June, I wanted to share this poem to honour the veterans. WHO ARE THESE MEN? Who are these men who march so proud, Who quietly weep, eyes closed, head bowed? These are the men who once were boys, Who missed out on youth and all its […]
D-Day In La Manche Region of Normandy
This week Normandy is hosting a whole range of events to commemorate D-Day. Four of the D-Day landing beaches are in the department of Calvados while the fifth is located in La Manche region. In La Manche region the key locations are Carentan, Sainte-Mère-Église and Utah Beach. The full calendar of events in Normandy can […]