Your Normandy
Whether you’re a culture lover, a historian or activity nut you’ll find plenty to keep you amused and entertained. Our tips will lead you straight to the very best the region has to offer; picturesque villages, beach restaurants, must-see monuments and D Day locations. Plus.. check out our guests’ picks for laid-back fun.
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Guests’ top 10 things to do
(with very little driving)
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1 Eating moules frites at beach restaurant La Cale
2 Explore the coast and choose your favourite empty beach
3 La Maison du Biscuit & Gosselin grocery, foodie heaven
4 Granville for chic shopping, Christian Dior museum and the Old Town
5 Golf at nearby Agon Coutainville, a most relaxed, friendly club
6 Monsieur Carbonnel’s wine shop in Coutainville
7 La Clé des Temps – a warehouse full of crazy bric-a-brac
8 Biking on the flat, quiet roads
9 Sampling the cheese, calvados and saucisson at one of the local markets
10 Visit a local oyster farm and buy directly from the producer
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A bit of culture
There’s a choice of sights to see all around us, some nearby, some easy day trips.
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Mont Saint Michel
The must-see World Heritage site.
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The Bayeux tapestry
11th century linen canvas embroidered after the Battle of Hastings, 1066.
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The American cemetery at Colleville and the DDay landing beaches
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The stretch of the Norman coast with its WW2 code names Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword.[/one_half_last]
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Medieval ruins
Chateau de Gratot, the Chateau de Pirou and the Abbaye d’ Hambye.
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Dinan
One of the prettiest towns in Brittany, 13th century buildings, art galleries,
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Villedieu les Poeles
Famous for its copper work and its bell foundry.
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Les Haras de Saint Lo
Leading national stud farm, a must for horse lovers.
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Our top towns
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Agon Coutainville
A vibrant seaside town with bars, casino, traiteur, restaurants, supermarkets, golf, 9.8 km, 10 minute drive.
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Coutances
A large historic town, nearest train station, 11th century cathedral, ice rink, bowling, annual Jazz festival, 11km, 12 minute drive.
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Granville
A pretty port, train station, shopping, Christian Dior museum, ferry to Jersey, 40 km, 35 minute drive.
Buzzy restaurants, crazy cafés
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With Michelin stars: Le Mascaret at Blainville sur mer (8 mins) & La Marine at Barneville Carteret (40 mins)
More relaxed: Les Flots Bleus at Gouville (5 mins)
La Ferme, La Plancha, Le restaurant du golf at Coutainville (12 mins)
Even more relaxed: La Cale at Blainville beach (10 mins) & La Cabane at Gonneville beach (8 mins)
What’s on
Carnivals, circus shows, concerts, fairs and various festivals… Events and festivals, all year round.
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