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…
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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!
Foodie Caen
When it comes to food, fun and festivities, Caen in Normandy ticks every box. Situated in the Calvados département, famous for its epomymous apple brandy, cider and cheeses (Livarot and Pont-l’Evêque), Caen is a lively university town boasting fantastic restaurants, bars, medieval landmarks and much more.
Five favourite foodie memories
In these strange times of face-masks, social distancing and the rule of six, I find my mind reverts all too often back to one particular subject: food. What should I have for lunch? Dinner? Breakfast tomorrow? Is it acceptable to make another cup of coffee yet? Can I dip into that apple tart? Oh, there…
Dieppe by day
Travel writer Barnaby Eales enjoys a socially-distanced gourmet day in Dieppe… I am seated by a window in Dieppe’s Le Bistro du Pollet, one of the best fish restaurants in this refreshingly spacious Normandy seaside resort. Strolling over to the restaurant for lunch, I was struck by the fresh sea breeze and the broad streets…
Enjoying Normandy from home
Travel writer Carolyn Boyd adds a Normandy flavour to lockdown…
Normandy’s fruit trail
Spring has sprung in Normandy! While not currently possible to visit our region, we wanted to wax lyrical about a wonderful and lesser-known area well worth a visit once it is OK to travel again: Normandy’s fruit trail. Last spring, my husband and I decided to set off for a short break in search of…
Delicious Dieppe
There’s no better place to start a visit to Dieppe than the weekly market. Recently voted the second best in France, it takes over the town’s streets and squares every Saturday morning. With it come the scents of ripe cheese, sights of bright flowers, and tastes of fresh fruit. And the foodie highlights don’t end…
My travels in Normandy…
Guest writer Pippa Cleeve on the joys of shopping with a motorhome in Normandy There are many reasons to buy a motorhome, but one is for the richness of shopping opportunities it affords. You only need to hop across the Channel and sample the many treats available to buy at a French market to be…
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