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2018
News & Events
© Vudoiseau D. Decamps
© Calvados Experience
28–30 September Opening March
NORMANDY: GATEWAY TO CALVADOS EXPERIENCE,
THE 2018 RYDER CUP PONT-L’ÉVÊQUE
In 2018, the Golf National near Paris will This new tourist attraction explores the history
host the Ryder Cup, one of the biggest of the traditional Norman drink, Calvados,
international golfing events in the world, through multi-sensory exhibits, making for
bringing together the best American and a fun and educational visit for young and
European players. Within an hour’s drive of old alike. Discover the traditional Calvados
the Golf National, visitors to the Ryder Cup production process, how it has changed
can reach one of Normandy’s top tourist over the years and what drove it to the
destinations, Claude Monet’s house and success it knows today.
gardens in Giverny. Also within easy driving At the end of the tour, over-18s can enjoy a
distance are the Vaudreuil championship tasting session with a Calvados Connoisseur,
course, designed by Fred Hawtree, and and learn the all-important three stages of
Champ de Bataille, Normandy’s only forest Calvados tasting: the appearance, the nose
golf course. For those who want to perfect and the palate.
their swing by the sea, Deauville’s four calvados-experience.com
stunning golf courses are a two-hour drive
away. A round of 18 holes at Granville, one
of the best links courses in France, or on Fran Lambert
the cliffs of Étretat, immortalised by Monet, Press Officer for Normandy
are also well worth the extra drive.
T: +44 (0)20 7061 6637
golfnormandy.co.uk M: +44 (0)7801 922 183
bit.ly/GatewayToTheRyderCup E: fran.lambert@atout-france.fr
W: normandy-tourism.org
@NormandyPRUK
normandy.tourism
normandy_tourism
normandyfoodie.com
© Normandy Tourist Board - F. Lambert
© Honfleur Normandy Outlet
NEW: HONFLEUR NORMANDY NEW: FISHERIES MUSEUM,
OUTLET FÉCAMP
Just outside Honfleur, the sixth most visited This new landmark museum explores the
tourist destination in France, Normandy’s long history of fishing in the port of Fécamp
first outlet village opened at the end of 2017, and in Normandy, along with exhibits from
and boasts 50 fashion and lifestyle shops local traditions and history. It also boasts
selling top brands and last year’s collections a glass rooftop, enabling visitors to enjoy
at a discount. Open 365 days a year, the panoramic views of the town and the sea.
Honfleur Normandy Outlet has direct access Tickets: £6 adults, £3.50 children.
to the A29 motorway linking Le Havre and
Honfleur, making it easy to visit if sailing to bit.ly/LesPêcheriesMuséeDeFécamp
the ports of Le Havre or Caen/Ouistreham. (in French)
honfleuroutlet.com/en
© Jardins d’Étretat
© Sled Dog Ride
NEW: ÉTRETAT GARDENS NEW: HUSKY HIKES IN THE PERCHE
In 1905, Madame Thebault, then a popular It is often said that the dog walks you, not the
actress, planted the first tree on the cliffs other way around, and in the Perche Regional
of Étretat, marking the beginning of what Natural Park this has become a reality, with
has since become the Étretat Gardens. Sled Dog Ride, a country hike with a difference!
The sculptures are inspired by the Alabaster Connected to the harness of a friendly Husky
Coast and designed by leading French dog, head out of the village of Saint-Martin-du-
landscape architects. Contemporary art Vieux-Bellême and venture through a beautiful
throughout the gardens creates a paradise 100-year-old oak forest. At the end of the hike,
of calm while Étretat’s famous cliff walkers can enjoy a Norman snack. Hikes run
formations, immortalised by Claude Monet, from 7 April to 4 November.
make for a breathtaking backdrop. Tickets: £13.50/person (reservation only).
Tickets: £7 adults, £4 children. sleddogride.fr (French only)
etretatgarden.fr/en
© Château de Beaumesnil
© Château de Chantore
PARC DE CHANTORE, FOODIE TOURS OF THE CHÂTEAU
NEAR AVRANCHES DE BEAUMESNIL
For almost 250 years, the vast grounds of the Halfway between Paris and Deauville, the
hilltop Château de Chantore, now a boutique Château de Beaumesnil is an exceptional
B&B, have been off limits to all but the guests. example of 17th-century Baroque
As of 2018, visitors to the Bay of the Mont- architecture. Visitors can now take foodie
Saint-Michel, just 5km away, can now come tours of the chateau and explore its
and enjoy the many species of flowers and gastronomic history, exploring the chateau’s
trees in the chateau gardens, walk around beautiful kitchen garden and enjoying toffee-
the lake and apple orchards, and marvel at making demos and tasting sessions in the
the stunning view of the Mont-Saint-Michel. historic kitchens.
Tickets: £6 adults, £2.50 children. Tickets: £11.50 adults, £5 children.
chateaudechantore.com chateaubeaumesnil.com
© Haras du Pin Tourisme
© J-C. Louiset
BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE JAPANESE ART AT THE MUSÉE
HARAS DU PIN DES IMPRESSIONISMES, GIVERNY
Nicknamed the ‘Versailles of Horses’, The opening of trade and diplomatic links
the Haras du Pin is the oldest and most with Japan in 1868 enabled Western artists
prestigious national stud in France. In to discover radically different artistic. Like
addition to the traditional horse shows Impressionism, Japanese prints claimed only
that take place throughout the summer on to celebrate nature and everyday life. The
Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, visitors new Japonisms/Impressionisms exhibition
are invited to take this new tour and find out will feature over 100 paintings and prints,
all the secrets of the stud. from Monet to Van Gogh, all highlighting the
Tickets: £19 adults, £14 children. influence of Japanese art on Impressionist
and post-Impressionist artists.
haras-national-du-pin.com/en/home
Tickets: £7 adult, £4 teenagers, £3 children.
mdig.fr/en/japonismsimpressionisms
Travel news
March 2018
LAUNCH OF THE OFFICIAL VELOSCENIC CYCLING GUIDE
For the first time, cycling publisher Sustrans will be bringing out an official guide to the
Veloscenic cycling route, which extends from Paris to the Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy,
written by author and cyclist Richard Peace.
veloscenic.com
© Normandy Tourist Board
Fliss Hoad,
Fliss Hoad PR
T: +44 (0)1491 652 568
E: fliss@flisshoadpr.co.uk
Summer 2018
NEW IRISH FERRIES VESSEL, DUBLIN-CHERBOURG ROUTE
Once in service, the W.B. Yeats will be the largest, most luxurious ferry ever to sail on the
Irish Sea, with 441 cabins, capacity for 1,885 passengers and crew, and space for 1,200
cars. Irish Ferries will operate up to four return sailings weekly.
irishferries.com
Maximilien McKenna,
Hall PR
© Irish Ferries
T: +353 (0)1 660 9377
E: pr@hall.ie
Just launched
GUIDED DAY TRIPS BY BIKE WITH PETITE REINE
Petite Reine offers two cycling day trips – Bayeux and the D-Day Landing Beaches and the
Mont-Saint-Michel – on both standard and electric bicycles, allowing visitors to easily explore
Normandy’s historic sites with or without a local guide.
us.petitereinenormandie.fr
Hugo Guillochin,
Petite Reine
© T. Houyel
T: +33 (0)6 80 87 8737
E: hugo@petitereinenormandie.fr
New restaurants
© Bel Ami Hotel Restaurant
© La Petite Brocante
LA PETITE BROCANTE – Le Havre BEL AMI – Pacy-sur-Eure
Michelin-starred chef Jean-Luc Tartarin Situated on the banks of the River Eure,
opened his new venture La Petite Brocante Bel Ami serves traditional Norman cuisine,
in Le Havre at the end of 2017. Decorated combining gourmet finesse with fresh
in true French style, this traditional bistro ingredients and good old home cooking.
serves hearty dishes reminiscent of The open kitchen removes the barrier
Grandma’s cooking, with stews, meat between chef and diners and, to ensure
and two veg, dishes to share and generous seasonal vegetables, Bel Ami grows its own.
desserts, all cooked using the highest The reassuring simple menu is designed
quality Norman produce. to satisfy every taste and budget.
Set menus start at £22 Set menus start at £20
petite-brocante.fr (French only) belami-normandy.com/en
© La Verticale - D. Commenchal
© Restaurant Le Bistro’nomik
LE BISTRO’NOMIK – Granville LA VERTICALE – The Perche
Enjoy a picture-perfect view of Granville’s Situated just beside the picturesque
famous fishing port from the terrace of this medieval gateway of Bellême, this wine bar
brand new restaurant, and savour fresh, and restaurant is a hidden gem. Let wine
locally-sourced products, including Granville’s connoisseur Jean-Alexandre recommend
specialty, shellfish, straight off the boat! a good vintage while wife Sandra rustles
Bistro’nomik’s delicious whelk and oyster together delicious homemade dishes
platters come particularly recommended, combining classic French cuisine and world
and where better to enjoy them than right flavours. La Verticale’s rustic decor and
on the seafront? music top off this convivial dining experience.
Set menus start at £20 Set menus start at £18
lebistronomik-granville.fr/en la-verticale.fr (French only)
New accommodation
© D’Une Ile - D. Commenchal
© Le Domaine du Centaure
ECO-FRIENDLY: LE DOMAINE DU RUSTIC CHIC: D’UNE ILE B&B
CENTAURE – near Évreux – The Perche
The perfect option for green travellers, this Run by young Dutch couple Michel and
holiday home is not only made of wood, it Sofie, this beautiful B&B in the Perche
turns with the sun! Whether staying with Regional Natural Park has been painstakingly
family or friends, guests can enjoy light and renovated to offer comfort and visual impact,
bright surroundings all day long, plus ever- so much so that its inspirational interiors
changing views of the surrounding fields recently featured in the book Perfect
and woodland. French Country.
Prices for the whole holiday home start Rooms start at £230 for 2 nights minimum
at £98/night (breakfast included) duneile.com
ledomaineducentaure.com (French only)
© L’Ancienne Poste de Trouville
© Manoir de la Porte
COUNTRY CHARM: MANOIR DE LA LUXURY PENTHOUSE: L’ANCIENNE
PORTE – near Villedieu-les-Poêles POSTE – Trouville
A short drive from Granville and the Mont- Within walking distance of the beach and all
Saint-Michel, this 16th-century manor amenities, Trouville-sur-Mer’s former Art Deco
house was recently renovated, and its four post office boasts a luxury 300m2 penthouse
bedrooms all afford beautiful views across with three double rooms and one triple room,
the extensive rounds and lake. Period all lovingly restored with a mix of original and
fireplaces, stone walls, and old beams all modern features. Designed by the architect
add to the house’s authentic charm. Pierre Chirol in the 1930s, this listed historic
Rooms start at £79/night (breakfast included) monument makes for a memorable stay.
manoirdelaporte.fr/en Prices for the whole penthouse start at
£798 for 2 nights minimum (9 people)
ancienne-poste-trouville.com
New accommodation
© Pierre & Vacances Deauville
© Hôtel Le Cercle
PORT OF CALL: HÔTEL LE CERCLE FAMILY 5-STAR: PIERRE &
– Cherbourg VACANCES – Deauville
Built in the town centre on the site of the Right on the marina and a stone’s throw
Cercle Naval, a former navy building, and from the station, this 5-star Pierre &
close to the Cité de la Mer museum, this Vacances holiday village boasts 134 flats,
4-star hotel has just reopened following two swimming pools, a fitness room and
renovations, and offers 47 beautiful modern a spa. The perfect location for exploring
rooms and suites. Deauville, Trouville-sur-Mer and the nearby
Rooms start at £67/night Pays d’Auge, land of cheese and cider.
hotel-lecercle.com Apartments start at £882 for
7 nights minimum
deauville-premiumproperty.co.uk
Major events in 2019
© M. Quemener - OT Bayeux
© G. Kyrillos - Fotolia.com
End of May–6 June 2019 6–19 June 2019
75TH ANNIVERSARY: D-DAY & SET SAIL FOR THE ARMADA
THE BATTLE OF NORMANDY IN ROUEN
Their memory lives on: in 2019, all eyes Marvel at the world’s finest Tall Ships during
will be on the D-Day Landing Beaches and this 10-day festival on the banks of the
the sites of the Battle of Normandy. The River Seine in Rouen. This key event in
75th anniversary will be commemorated the international sailing calendar will bring
with events and festivities such as parades, together visitors from near and far with
firework displays, air shows and military thousands of sailors along the quaysides.
re-enactments. armada.org/en
normandy-dday.com
2018 More dates for the diary
9–13 February June–September
Granville Carnival, Granville Jeudis du Pin – Haras du Pin
Normandy’s longest-running street carnival, Dressage and show jumping every Thursday
UNESCO-listed since 2016. at the Haras du Pin National Stud.
carnaval-de-granville.fr haras-national-du-pin.com
17–19 March June–October
Annual Black Pudding Festival – Normandy Rocks! – across the region
Mortagne au-Perche Rock out to Depeche Mode at the Château
Black pudding competition, eating contests de Beauregard or enjoy some springtime jazz
and cooking demos. in the medieval streets of Coutances!
foireauboudin.free.fr bit.ly/NormandyRocks
6–15 August
24 May–3 June (race start: 27 May) Traversées Tatihou
Normandy Channel Race – Caen – Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue
A 1,000-mile international boat race starting
Folk festival scheduled at low tide when
and ending in the city of Caen.
the island of Tatihou is accessible on foot.
normandy-race.com
bit.ly/TravTatihouFest
26 May–10 June 31 August–9 September
D-Day Festival – Bayeux area American Film Festival – Deauville
Celebrations to mark the 74th anniversary of Premières of all the latest US films, pulling
D-Day, with parades and firework displays. in stars like Brad Pitt and Ian McKellen.
ddayfestival.com festival-deauville.com
22–23 June 7 September–7 October
Georges Bizet’s ‘Carmen’ at the Château Septembre Musical – south Normandy
du Champ de Bataille – Le Neubourg Five weekends of classical music at scenic
This 17th-century chateau is a magnificent sites like the Château de Carrouges.
setting for this annual open-air opera! septembre-musical.com/en
operaenpleinair.com 8–16 September
International Kite Festival – Dieppe
June–September
This biennial festival boasts an impressive
Normandy by night – across the region
array of kites being flown along the beach.
Summer nights are a great time to enjoy light dieppe-cerf-volant.org
shows, night tours of the Mont-Saint-Michel,
fireworks and evening markets. 13–14 October
bit.ly/NormandyByNight Fête du Ventre – Rouen
A farmer’s market boasting 100 stalls, local
products, demos and street entertainment.
rouenconquerant.com
1 December–5 January 2019
William’s Cathedral – Bayeux
Spectacular light show featuring the Bayeux
Tapestry projected onto the cathedral walls.
bit.ly/bayeuxwilliamscathedral
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