What are the key things to see and do in Rouen? The city is known for its Notre Dame cathedral, with a Tour de Beurre (butter tower) The cathedral’s gothic façade that was completed in the 1500s was the subject of a series of paintings by Claude Monet. The Gros Horloge is an astronomical clock…
When the tide is out at Mont St Michel you can take a guided walk across the bay. A number of companies offer this and there are different options depending on whether you want a commentary, a nature and eco themed walk or just a one way crossing. The walk there and back takes around…
The Hotel de la Gare restaurant in Gavray is a charming family-run concern. Located in the main high street there is plenty of free parking and a warm welcome awaits you. As the owners have young children they are closed over the weekend apart from Saturday lunchtime which is market day in Gavray. The bonus…
The Maison du Biscuit near Barneville Carteret in Normandy produces gourmet biscuits. Alongside the traditional Galettes Normandes and Langue de Chat (made with almonds), you’ll also find cookies, meringues, brownies and much more. The business was established in 1903 and five generations later, it is still a family-run concern. With a shop and a tea…
A visit to the goat and alpaca farm in La Baleine is a great activity for children. Just a 15 minute drive from Gavray, you can take a guided tour. I visited in 2015 and as we were the only people for the tour the owner, Benoit, explained about the goats and alpacas in English….
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…
When the weather is getting warmer, it’s the perfect time to enjoy some time rock pooling. It’s a great activity for children so very family-friendly. This activity will allow children to explore the sea life creatures living in the rock pools as the tide recedes. The rock pools in the photos are in Granville in…
Great pictures from Sabina Lorkin of the ‘normandy tide of the century’ dating from March 2015. I’m not sure why it’s called that as it happens every 18 years. Like Sabina, I also got up at silly o’clock to watch the tide near to St Martin de Brehal in Normandy. What was a road quickly…
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