Our Christmas gift ideas

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The holiday season is approaching, so it’s time to start thinking about treating both kids and adults. To fill the space under the tree, we’ve put together a selection of 100% local gift ideas! From regional specialties to artisanal creations and souvenirs from Normandy—go ahead and make your list for Santa!

Trendy Products

Linen socks or trendy sweatshirts from Caen? Here, the choice is yours. One thing is for sure: you’ll have a gift with a local flair!

• A selection of books to help you better understand history, available at the Caen Memorial gift shop or at our tourist information offices.
• A beautiful linen bag from a Normandy flax farm: Ferme Saint Vaast.
• The famous shopping bag from Filt 1860—perfect for a trip to the beach or a visit to the market. There’s even a special Christmas edition!
• To reduce waste, consider secondhand gifts! At Hôma, you’ll find a wide variety of secondhand items: home decor, furniture, toys, clothing, tableware…
• Don’t forget to check out thrift stores to hunt for quality fashion items! Fripe à la mode de Caen ou Fripe à la mode des rives
• A sturdy, high-end, and durable umbrella designed and manufactured by the experts at Parapluies H2O. The best feature? The Passvent anti-inside-out mechanism!
• The Camembert Knife, whose handle is made from various types of wood and comes in an authentic Camembert box, is available at Coutellerie Hello in Caen.
• A 100% Caen T-shirt or sweatshirt from the Les Caencaens store —so you can proudly wear the colors of your hometown or the city closest to your heart.
• A super-trendy item from the Amavada association’s pop-up shop.

Gift Cards

Consider gift cards to make everyone happy:

Check out the gift cards from the Caen la Mer Tourist Office!
€20, €50, or €100—redeemable in our shops or through our online ticket office: https://reservation.caenlamer-tourisme.fr/cartes-cadeaux.html

• Gift certificates for:
  • recreational activities: Hapik, Héli Evénements, Sensas, Escape Game Lock Quest, a light aircraft flight with the Carpiquet Flying Club, a first-time ride in a sulky…
  • cultural activities: tickets to the Café des Images movie theater, a pass to the Beauregard Festival
  • culinary activities: a rum blending workshop with Distillerie C’est Nous, an introductory wine tasting class with The Art of Wine Academy
  • wellness activities: a treatment at Thalasso or a wellness session at Uni-sens.
• For foodies, the “Passeport Gourmand” or a gift certificate to a fine restaurant like “A contre sens.”
• Want to give the gift of a little escape? Consider gift certificates to our partner accommodations.

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100% Normandy Crafts Shop

The Normandy region is home to many talented artisans who create high-quality products using fine materials but who sometimes lack visibility. Discover them in these craft shops for home decor, clothing, and accessories made in Normandy!

• A cloche hat for women or a gavroche hat for men in the shop with its warm and welcoming atmosphere—Elle n’en fée qu’à sa tête.
• Whether you’re looking for a custom-made hat for a special occasion or an everyday hat, Mr. Chapeau will help you choose and create one just the way you want it.
• A roof finial to decorate the house, crafted by an artisan based at the Poterie du Mesnil de Bavent.
• A gem from the Graines d’étoiles collective. This association of artists and artisans from the Caen region pools its resources and expertise to showcase local craftsmanship.
• A workshop on creating jewelry with Japanese beads, hosted by Effloresco Creations in Caen.

Chocolate and cookie factories

We’re big foodies here! So to treat you to some local delicacies, we’ve put together a list of chocolate shops and cookie shops in Caen-la-Mer:

• The cookie-making kit from Gourm’handi’ses—once you’ve made them, they’re delicious! As a workplace that supports workers with disabilities, this purchase is both responsible and socially conscious.
• A chocolate gift set featuring the famous Norman figure Charlotte Corday.
• A gift set with an assortment of treats, marshmallows, and artisanal chocolates from Yver Chocolatier
• Traditional-style financiers —100% natural (no preservatives or additives)—from L’Atelier du Biscuit.
• “Le Sablénouville” made with AOP Isigny butter: a light, crumbly shortbread to enjoy without moderation, an exclusive specialty from La Fournée des Délices.
• A pastry class with the cream of the crop: at the famous pastry chef and chocolatier Alban Guilmet’s shop
• Drakkars chocolates from the Hotot chocolate shop. This bite-sized treat made with praline mousse and meringue is a gourmet nod to the Vikings and the history of Normandy.
• A “Délices de Normandie” gift set from La Fabrique à Biscuits. The store of this artisanal cookie shop transports you to a bygone era.
• Kouignettes®, a signature specialty from Larnicol.

Must-Try Apple-Based Treats

• Apple juice flavored with raspberry or mint-basil from Ferme de Billy.
• A bottle of AOC Pommeau from Normandy by Vergers de Ducy – Domaine de la Flaguerie.
• A stackable 3-bottle gift set featuring green apple cream, Pommeau, and aged Calvados from Calvados Pierre Huet.
• Unique drinks such as the authentic Crème de Calvados®, flavored Calvados like La Fée Bleue, 1066, and NorSud, as well as other Calvados-based liqueurs and cocktails from La Ferme du Loterot.
• A bottle of aged Calvados from the Calvados Père Magloire or Christian Drouin distilleries.

Alcohol abuse is harmful to your health; please drink in moderation.

Shops selling local products, gourmet food stores, and wine shops

To delight your taste buds and satisfy even the most discerning foodies, check out the list of our specialty food stores, wine shops, and local specialty shops on our special page. See the local specialty shops and wine shops.