Journal
Stories, inspiration and local knowledge from our corner of South Normandy.
Whether you’re planning a relaxing holiday, looking to explore the area or even find your dream home in France, our journal is where we share our favourite places, seasonal events, local food and practical tips to help you make the most of your time in Normandy.
A Weekend Break in Normandy
When you only have a couple of precious days to enjoy a much needed break, you want to be sure you’re going to be able to make the most of it.
There’s so much to discover in our little corner of Normandy without spending hours in the car so we’ve put together this weekend itinerary that will leave you feeling like you’ve been immersed in a genuine rural France experience!
Medieval towns, brocantes, châteaux, local food and drink… it’s all in there waiting to be discovered. We’ve even added in our favourite shops and eateries!
So. if you only have 48 hours, here’s how WE would spend them from our little countryside corner of South Normandy…
Exploring Normandy on La Vélo Francette
La Vélo Francette (‘France in miniature’) is the cycle route from Normandy (Caen) to La Rochelle on the Atlantic coast that as the name suggests, perfectly captures the essence of France.
If you were to describe the perfect cycle route this might just be it, with very little climbing or traffic, miles of smooth tarmac, greenways and towpaths plus a string of picture postcard villages and towns along the way.
Lucky for us it passes very close by to Le Tertre and from what we’ve seen of it so far we’re keen to explore it further…