Say Cheese !

Say Cheese !

We are glad to say that the very first Norman speciality is cheese! Nothing beats a gourmet tour among Caen’s cheesemongers to conclude a touristic day in Normandy. Aux Fromages de France We start our gourmet tour at Aux Fromages de France where we met the owners: Sylvie and Fabrice. The two cheese lovers presented […]

A stand-up paddle boarding tour

A stand-up paddle boarding tour

As soon as the palmy days are here, the call of the sea becomes irresistible. For a fun and rejuvenating activity, we chose a water sport: the stand-up paddle. What better way to jump into the water? Jean-Baptiste and Adèle, two enthusiasts who lived the experience, tell us everything about their romantic paddle board tour. […]

Brunch at Billy’s Farm

Brunch at Billy’s Farm

A few kilometres from Caen, surrounded by nature, La Ferme de Billy welcomes you every weekend to brunch. As a cosy and enjoyable space, this is one of the best spots for brunching among couples, friends or family! A place like home In the heart of the village of Rots, La Ferme de Billy is […]

Top 10 : best places to disconnect in Caen la mer

Top 10 : best places to disconnect in Caen la mer

Do you need to slow down? You want to take a breath of fresh air, a moment of calm and serenity? Turn off your phone, get your sunglasses and take a deep breath, we have selected for you the 10 best places to disconnect in Caen la mer. The Pointe du siège In first position […]

Top 8 of the culinary specialities to try

Top 8 of the culinary specialities to try

Are you discovering Caen and don’t want to miss out on the local specialities? This top 8 is for you! To be tried on the spot or to take away as a souvenir, we have selected for you a selection of typical Norman and Caen products. 1# Tripe à la mode de Caen When you […]

A day out with the family at Festyland!

A day out with the family at Festyland!

That’s a great idea… Have some fun with all the family in the Festyland amusement park in Caen-la-Mer! Along with the rides, the park features different districts retracing the history of Normandy during the Belle Époque, in the times of the Vikings and the pirates, and in the Middle Ages! For a fun-filled day out, […]

Focus on the three British military cemeteries

Focus on the three British military cemeteries

Come with us… We will show you round three of Normandy’s 27 cemeteries. The Battle of Normandy saw almost 100,000 soldiers sacrifice their lives for freedom. Heading for the Hermanville-sur-Mer military cemetery! On Sword Beach, in the resort of Hermanville-sur-Mer, we will visit a cemetery where 1005 allied soldiers are buried, including 986 soldiers from […]

Around the old church in Thaon

Around the old church in Thaon

In a green setting, less than ten miles from Caen, there is a church that is almost one thousand years old. Thaon Church is a gem of Norman architecture in the Mue Valley. Taking in the Middle Ages, forest footpaths and disused underground quarries, we enjoyed a nature break around the old St Peter’s Church. […]

In the footsteps of William the Conqueror at the Abbaye aux Hommes in Caen

In the footsteps of William the Conqueror at the Abbaye aux Hommes in Caen

When you think of William the Conqueror, you don’t often think of all the monuments that are linked to his life. And yet Caen has numerous traces of his visits because he chose to reign from this city in Normandy. We wanted to explore the monuments in Caen founded by William the Conqueror to get […]

On the attack at Caen Castle!

On the attack at Caen Castle!

The ducal castle is an impressive fortress right in the centre of Caen, and seems to be inviting us for a visit from Place Saint-Pierre… So let’s spend the afternoon exploring Caen Castle ! The history of Caen Castle Caen Castle is one of the biggest medieval buildings in Europe and always leaves visitors impressed! […]