By Julie Falconer There’s no better way to start a visit to Alençon than with food. This part of France has everything from classic bistros to cider producers and cooking classes. From casual Chez Fano to fine-dining establishments like Restaurant La Suite and the Chateau de Saint-Paterne, I experienced a range of the city’s offerings…
The Bûche de Noël or Christmas Log cake
The end of year celebrations are here, meaning the traditions are back. A traditional French dessert served after the main Christmas dinner is the Bûche de Noël or Yule Log. What are the origins of this delicious Christmas cake? Surprisingly, the origin of the Yule log is a real wooden branch. Over the years the…
#WorldCalvadosDay Celebration Cocktail
On 20 October, the World Calvados Day, is an opportunity for Normandy to honour one of its icons, the famous apple brandy Calvados. Established in 2021 by Avallen and the Difford’s Guide, this date is above all symbolic. It marks the peak harvest season in the orchards. Made since the dawn of time on Norman…
Rediscovering the Mirliton of Rouen
Today we introduce a Norman specialty that may be lesser known, the Mirliton. It is a small gourmet pastry, which will delight young and old. The Mirliton of Rouen is a culinary specialty of Normandy. It is a dessert consisting of almond-based tarts. Made with simple and inexpensive ingredients, The basic recipe includes an almond…
Culinary indulgence in Le Havre
The port city of Le Havre is better known for architecture than food, but the city has a wealth of culinary offerings that fly under the radar…
Two new Normandy drinks you need to know about
Find out about our Marketing Manager Ben Collier’s new favourite Normandy tipples…
Hugo’s dream comes true at La Contremarche
Journalist Karen Woods pays a visit to Granville’s latest restaurant, La Contremarche…
Sweet treats from Normandy
Here’s our selection of must-try sweet treats from Normandy that showcase some of the region’s finest fare – butter, apples and caramel – bon appétit!
Eggcellent omelette
A thousand years of history, faith, and talent have shaped the Mont-Saint-Michel, the ‘Wonder of the West’. Legend has it that in 708, the Archangel Saint-Michel appeared before Bishop Aubert and commanded that a sanctuary be built on Mount Tombe, an island in the middle of the bay that saw some of the highest tides…
Normandy’s craftiest beer brewers
Les Travailleurs de l’Amer Les Travailleurs de l’Amer brewery in the Manche département produces a range of beers influenced by the sea! Purchase any of these beers and you’ll be paying tribute to maritime trades like fishing, underwater exploration and oceanography, plus if you purchase the limited edition brown ale, 40 cents will also go towards…
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