| Camping holidays in France have long been a | | | | orchards, apple based dishes and sauces dominate |
| favourite for British holiday makers, especially for | | | | the cuisine, including many excellent ciders and |
| families. The combination of fantastic beaches, | | | | apple brandies. Being a coastal region, the seafood |
| quality food, and beautiful countryside makes for | | | | is unsurprisingly very good - make sure to try a |
| a superb trip to Europe, and nowhere is this truer | | | | local assiette de fruits de mer while you are |
| than in Normandy. Camping in Normandy is special | | | | camping in Normandy. |
| for a number of reasons; here are just five... | | | | Historical Sights |
| Close to Home | | | | Normandy has more to offer than just good |
| For sheer convenience, it is hard to beat a family | | | | beaches and fine cuisine. There is some superb |
| holiday in Normandy. It is the region of France | | | | medieval architecture on display at the charming |
| that is closest to the UK, and a camping holiday in | | | | town of Hornfleur, which is a picturesque place for |
| Normandy is only a short crossing on the ferry or | | | | a day trip away from your Normandy campsite. |
| Eurostar away. No epic car drives across the | | | | At Bayeux, you can see the original Bayeux |
| length of France - you can get to a campsite in | | | | Tapestry, the spectacular linen weaving that tells |
| Normandy in a matter of hours and the shorter | | | | the story of the 1066 Norman conquest. |
| the car journey, the fewer 'are we there yet' | | | | The beaches of Normandy are famous for more |
| comments you'll hear from the children in the | | | | than just being good for relaxing on; the D-Day |
| back! | | | | landings in World War II signified the beginning of |
| Great Beaches | | | | the serious land campaign which eventually led to |
| Normandy has a glorious coastline, alternating | | | | Germany's defeat. History buffs will enjoy |
| characterful little coves with long stretches of | | | | exploring the Allied landing zones (including Omaha, |
| golden sand. Most campsites in Normandy are | | | | Juno and Sword) and surveying the remnants of |
| concentrated along the coast, allowing you to | | | | a great battle fought decades before. |
| enjoy the benefits of a beach holiday and | | | | Family Friendly Campsites |
| experience the beautiful Normandy countryside at | | | | When many people think of camping, they |
| the same time. | | | | imagine muddy fields, pouring rain, and the most |
| Superb Regional Cuisine | | | | basic of facilities, but it doesn't have to be that |
| As any stay at a country campsite in Normandy | | | | way. Many of the campsites in Normandy are |
| reveals, it is a land of orchards and dairy farms, | | | | luxurious, with restaurants, swimming pools, tennis |
| and sampling the local produce is a real highlight of | | | | courts, onsite shops and a host of other facilities. |
| camping here. Normandy produces over half of | | | | Normandy campsites are perfect for families, with |
| the milk and dairy produce that is consumed in | | | | a combination of onsite facilities, beaches and local |
| France - Camembert is the most famous cheese | | | | countryside all acting as playgrounds to keep the |
| from the region, but it also produces Neufchatel, | | | | children entertained. |
| Livarot, Pont l'Eveque and many others. From the | | | | |