| When you’ve decided to spend your holidays | | | | famous for its love of everything equine. The local |
| in Normandy, you’d have made a wise | | | | population will be more than pleased to express |
| decision. A Normandy vacation is not only | | | | their fond appreciation of this swift and majestic |
| enchanting but also refreshing. Normandy, in | | | | animal. You could take your children horse riding at |
| France, is ideal to bring the children to enjoy a | | | | Haras du Pin, a horse breeding estate, and learn |
| multitude of recreational pursuits and outdoor | | | | about the way horses are bred and cared for. |
| activities. For the more adventurous, holidays in | | | | You could entertain your loved ones to horse |
| Normandy will bring you close to nature through | | | | shows at Deauville and admire the precision in the |
| hiking and cycling activities or manoeuvring canoes | | | | movements of highly trained show horses. |
| down rapid rivers and wind surfing on the sea. | | | | Savouring Special Drinks |
| Scenic Countryside | | | | You’ll be amazed at the proliferation of apple |
| Your Normandy vacation would be replete with | | | | trees and the sheer volume of apples in |
| views of the stunning landscapes, from the | | | | Normandy. The abundance of these cousins to |
| rugged cliffs at the coast to the hills to the valleys | | | | the rose bush means that this French region is |
| of the interior. The artistic Romantic movement | | | | particularly noted for its cider, both excellent in |
| of the late 18th century drew renowned painters | | | | taste and bouquet. Your holidays in Normandy |
| such as Turner to admire the fabulous landscape | | | | won’t be complete if you don’t have a |
| and produce fantastic masterpieces on canvas | | | | whiff of their apply brandy, called calvados. This |
| depicting the Normandy countryside. His | | | | alcoholic beverage is a popular drink which is |
| contemporary, Theodore Gericault, from the | | | | consumed by the locals in the intervening period |
| town of Rouen, was equally inspired by strong | | | | between courses of a meal. A blending of apple |
| emotions evoked from an awe of the forces of | | | | brandy and unfermented cider produces |
| nature which he translated into sweeping works | | | | pommeau, an aperitif you must enjoy during your |
| of incredible art. | | | | Normandy vacation. |
| Later artists of great stature such as Claude | | | | Specific Normandy Dishes |
| Monet, the founder of French impressionist | | | | With the wealth of apples in this beautiful region, |
| painting, further enhanced the general public’s | | | | you’ll find the local dishes have special cuisine |
| appreciation of Normandy scenes with his | | | | that makes imaginative use of this delicious fruit. |
| paintings of water lilies. Monet’s water lily | | | | When dining out during your holidays in Normandy, |
| garden in Giverny is a focal point for tourists | | | | you could savour the taste of moules à la |
| during their holidays in Normandy. All these striking | | | | normande – a dish of mussels that have been |
| colours, unusual light and dazzling scenery are as | | | | expertly cooked in cream and apples. If |
| beautiful today as they were when first painted in | | | | you’re a fan of pastries, try bourdelots or |
| the 19th century. Normandy’s artistic heritage | | | | baked apples in pastry. You must also bite into |
| is now on public display in museums throughout | | | | the local variation of apple tart, the flan |
| the world. | | | | Normandy. |
| Golfing Haven | | | | Staying in Normandy |
| The charming countryside is enhanced with world | | | | To truly enjoy your Normandy vacation, you |
| class golf courses that are spread all across the | | | | should stay in accommodation that exemplifies |
| region. When you’re embarking on golfing | | | | the beauty and history of this exquisite region. |
| holidays in France, a Normandy vacation will bring | | | | The lush countryside is home to luxurious manor |
| you to some of the most striking courses in the | | | | houses now converted to self contained |
| land. Combine your golf with culture as you visit | | | | apartments with breathtaking views. Premier |
| the numerous Abbeys, chateaux and cathedrals | | | | among these is Le Manoir Nezement in Lonlay |
| where you can enjoy the brilliant artistic and | | | | L’Abbaye, a quaint village nestled just 6 miles |
| architectural legacy of Normandy. You can tee off | | | | from Domfort and easily accessible from Caen. |
| in a golf course in Rouen, famous for its 100 bell | | | | Here you can relax in the gentle and laid back |
| towers and as the city in which Joan of Arc was | | | | country lifestyle of rural France where you’ll |
| martyred. | | | | meet wonderful local personalities at the patisserie |
| Something For the Children | | | | and village bar. |
| When you take your children for a Normandy | | | | Your holidays in Normandy will refresh you with |
| vacation, you can thrill them with luxurious swims | | | | adventurous outdoor activities in the verdant |
| in the sea off the northern coast of France. You | | | | countryside. Revel in the local, apple based, |
| can picnic on the beach along a 600km coastline | | | | delicacies and beverages. Luxuriate in |
| and watch your children frolic gleefully in the cool | | | | accommodation that will rejuvenate you! |
| waters of the English Channel. Normandy is | | | | |