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…

For us dog owners, a holiday isn’t quite the same when your faithful companions have to be left at home.

We all have different ideas about what a good holiday is when we take the dogs along but one thing’s for sure, a calm, relaxed dog means happy, content owners.

With two ‘spirited’ Rhodesian Ridgebacks we know this as well as anyone so this journal is about making sure you and your dog have a great time during your stay in Normandy…

If you’ve never thought of visiting Normandy in the autumn, it’s time to reconsider.

The changing colours of this most beautiful season wave their magic wand across the landscape. You might think you’d never been before!

Tis’ the season of the Apple (and Pear!) and no trip to the region should pass without accompanying a traditional Normandy meal with a glass of cider or even more special, our locally made Poiré!

There’s an air of excitement as we transition from the hot summer days and nights to the more agreeable ‘temps d’automne’, maybe because we know the cosy season will soon be upon us!…

Discover two sides to Normandy that you probably never knew existed!

From the gentle pear orchards and medieval castles of the Bocage Domfrontaise to the dramatic cliffs and river canyons of Swiss Normandy, there’s so much more to Normandy than we ever expected, and both are on our doorstep!…

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…

Planning a property viewing trip to Normandy? Discover how a stay at Le Tertre can help you make the most of your visit. Providing a comfortable base with peaceful surroundings we have everything you need whilst choosing your new French dream property…

There’s many reasons we fell in love with this beautiful corner of Normandy. We’re surrounded by beautiful countryside, the loveliest towns and villages and there’s so much to visit right from our doorstep. Here we share our favourite places that keep us going back again and again…