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La Côte de Nacre is a large, popular commercial site with many facilities of high standards. It is an ideal holiday location for families. Two-thirds are given over to mobile homes (approx 357), and some tour operators are on the site. The 132 touring pitches are reasonable in size and condition, with 10A electricity, water and drainage. There is some hedging, a few trees and pleasant, well-cared-for flowerbeds.
One hour from Paris, on the banks of the Seine and overlooked by the impressive remains of Château Gaillard (Richard Coeur de Lion), this attractive and spacious ten-hectare site will appeal to couples and young families. The site offers mobile units to rent and touring pitches in separate areas. These are either riverside or in a large central triangle, all very close to the Seine; all pitches are divided by low hedging, and some offer a degree of shade.
A friendly, family site, l’Anse du Brick overlooks a picturesque bay on the northern tip of the Cotentin Peninsula, eight kilometres east of Cherbourg port. This quality site makes a pleasant night halt or an ideal longer stay destination for those not wishing to travel too far. Its pleasing location offers direct access to a small sandy beach and a woodland walk. This is a mature, terraced site with magnificent views from certain pitches. Tarmac roads lead to the 230 touring pitches (all with 10A electricity) which are level, separated and mostly well shaded by many trees, bushes and shrubs. There are also mobile homes for rent.
This cliff top site is for the more adventurous – one has to go out of one’s way to find it. Of the 170 pitches, 72 are for touring; 30 have 10A electricity connections, all are level, clearly marked and separated by bushes. The remaining pitches are occupied by permanent, privately-owned accommodation. The English speaking owners, who purchased this ex-municipal site back in 2002, are really bringing it up to date and the new area is well planned. The owner, along with many sea fishing campers and their boats, are often to be found at sea, catching crabs and other delicacies.
Set in the grounds of a château, Castel Camping le Château de Lez Eaux lies in a rural situation just off the main route south, under two hours from Cherbourg. Of the 122 touring pitches, all with electricity (10A, Europlug) and 87 with water and drainage. Most of the pitches are good-sized, partly separated by trees and shrubs on flat or slightly sloping, grassy ground overlooking Normandy farmland and a small fishing lake.
Camping Sandaya Mont-Saint-Michel is a campsite located in Genêts, Normandy, France. It is a great place to stay if you are looking for a relaxing vacation with plenty of activities to enjoy on-site. The campsite is just a short drive from the world-famous Mont Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On site, you will find 30 touring pitches with electric hook-up points available, which are delimited by mature hedging giving a sense of privacy to each pitch.
L'Ésperance is in Normandy, Manche, and is located near the beach and the English Channel. It's a perfect place for families with children to enjoy a relaxing vacation. The site has 135 grass pitches, of which 35 are for touring units, and it has a 10-anp hook-up point. Seventy-nine seasonal and 21 mobile homes or chalets are available to hire. The campsite has a landscaped design, with touring pitches delimited by conifer trees. This creates a sense of privacy and seclusion for campers.
Castel Camping le Château de Martragny is an attractive site in the parkland of a château. Close to D-Day beaches and Bayeux, it is also convenient for the ports of Caen and Cherbourg, and has the facilities and charm to encourage both long stays and stopovers. The pleasant lawns surrounding and approaching the château take 160 touring units, with electricity connections (10A, some longer leads required). Most pitches are divided by either a small hedge or a few trees. In contrast to the busyness of Bayeux, the de Chassey family ensure you can enjoy the peace and calm of their home when you enjoy a glass of wine in the lovely courtyard, surrounded by the warm ancient stonework.
Camping Seasonova Le Riva Bella (formally known as Les Pommiers) is an attractive and well equipped site which is very convenient for the Ouistreham ferry terminal. The site is located on the edge of the small town of Ouistreham alongside the large canal which passes Pegasus Bridge and leads to the city of Caen. There are 312 grassy pitches here, some are well shaded and others with a sunnier aspect. Most have electrical connections (6A) and around 20 pitches have been specially designated for motorhomes with a special nightly rate. A supermarket can be found 800 m. from the site. A few small mobile homes are available to rent.
This is an attractive and very friendly site with a swimming pool complex that has a four-lane slide, a jacuzzi and a paddling pool. L’Etang des Haizes has 160 good sized pitches, of which 100 are for touring units, on reasonably level ground and all with electricity (10A Europlug). They are set in a mixture of conifers, orchard and shrubbery, with some very attractive, slightly smaller pitches overlooking the lake and 60 mobile homes inconspicuously sited. The fenced lake has a small beach (swimming is permitted), with ducks and pedaloes, and offers good coarse fishing for huge carp (we are told!). There are good toilet and shower facilities where children and campers with disabilities are well catered for.
Camping Le Clos de Balleroy is located just metres away from the name’s sake castle close to D-Day beaches between Bayeux and Saint-Lô. It is set within a magnificent 1.7-hectare park on the edge of Cerisy Forest. The ideal setting for a holiday in the heart of nature close to the Normandy coast. 30 km from Caen and 1 hour 20 minutes from Mont Saint Michel. The site is ideal for visitors to enjoy a relaxing holiday in an oasis of greenery and a friendly atmosphere. The whole family will enjoy the themed evenings and entertainment during the summer months. The site has 59 touring pitches (some seasonal) half of them have electric hook-up point. There are also approx. 50 mobile homes and tents, some available to hire.
Bellevue is located just west of Villers-sur-Mer with its sandy beach and nine and a half kilometres west of fashionable Deauville. It is ideally situated for cross-channel ferry ports and visiting the D-Day landing beaches.
Camping Barre Y Va is a gem of a site, close to the riverside town of Caudebec-en-Caux with its attractive promenade and landing stage for the passing cruise ships. Across the road, the River Seine is full of interest with all manner of shipping. Of the 70 pitches, there are 48 for touring spread along the length of the site, divided by small trees and bushes, and with 10A electricity. There is a special gravel area for motorhomes. The owners take great care of their customers and have recently installed a very well designed covered pool complex with slides and jacuzzi chair. The road alongside the site does get busy on week days during the early morning and evening rush hours.
This is a pleasant family site with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, owned by the Commare family who have made a number of improvements in recent years, by adding a cover to the pool and rebuilding the main toilet block. The 90 grassy pitches (78 for tourers, all with 10A electricity) are attractively located in woodland. Most pitches have some shade at different times of the day.
Camping l’Orée de Deauville is situated close to the village of Vauville in the heart of the Calvados stud farms, near the famous resort of Deauville. There are 150 large, level, grass pitches. The 100 for touring (10A electricity) are separated by neat hedging and a variety of mature trees give good shade in places. The enthusiastic new owners have brought order to an over-run site; grass and hedges are well maintained and there is an on-going programme of improvements. The aim is to continue to provide a relaxed, family friendly environment from which to explore the many attractions of this interesting area.
Camping de l'Orival is a a peaceful site in the Seine-Maritime. It is just five kilometres from a greenway trail that stretches over 45 traffic-free kilometres between Dieppe and Forges Les Eaux. If cycling isn't your thing, don't worry! The campsite is ideally located for exploring Normandy by car. You can reach the coastal towns of Eu and Dieppe in 35 minutes or the historic city of Rouen in 50. Eawy Forest is just a 15-minute drive away for a quieter escape, perfect for leisurely walks and picnics. On-site, there are 82 touring pitches, of which have electric hook-up points available. Pitches are delimited by mature hedging, giving privacy during your stay here, and mature trees are dotted around, giving much-needed shade during the summer.
Camping Seasonova le Domaine Saâne et mer is located near the serene River Saâne and the Normandy coast. This modern, eco-friendly campsite caters to couples, families, and solo adventurers. On site there are 113 comfortable touring pitches with 10-Amp electric hook-up points available. Pitches are open and delimited, giving fantastic views of the surrounding countryside. Pitches are on sloping ground so levelling may be required.
Les Mouettes is set back from the cliffs, with the pretty seaside resort of Veules-les-Roses below. It is a busy site, attracting many visitors en route from Dieppe. There are 167 pitches in total but many are occupied by mobile homes and seasonal caravans, leaving about 80 for touring, all with 6A electricity, and 21 for tents without electricity. They are level, grassy and divided by hedges, but have no shade. The narrow roads may cause difficulty for larger units. A special area for 16 motorhomes is by the entrance. The site is open for a longer season and may be useful for those travelling south for winter.
This comfortable, neat site is two kilometres from the picturesque harbour and town, 30 km. west of Dieppe. Quietly located, it has 116 pitches of which 49 are available for touring units. The grassy pitches are all on a slight slope, with electricity (6/10A), but there is very little shade. Reception is open all day in July and August, but in low season is closed 12.00-15.00 daily and all day Wednesday: there is a card-operated security barrier. Not far from Fécamp, with its Benedictine Distillery – indeed, the chalky cliffs along this coast were made famous by the many artists and sculptors who visited here in the late 1800s.
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Normandy
A striking area whose beauty lies not only in the landscape, Normandy is famed for its seafood and Celtic tradition. Certain areas of Normandy remain untouched and wonderfully old fashioned.
Just across the Channel, Normandy’s history is inextricably linked with our own in the UK, from 1066 and all that to the Normandy Landings of D-Day in June 1944. Yet, from the stylish seaside resorts to the old half-timbered manor houses surrounded by lush pastures and cider orchards, Normandy still seems largely untouched by the rigours of the modern world.
Laying on the upper edge of France, Normandy has a striking and wonderfully old-fashioned feel characterised by a craggy granite coastline, quiet villages and unspoilt countryside. It’s a place with a noticeable artistic streak: Monet’s garden at Giverny is located here, and the fine Gothic architecture of Rouen Cathedral was the subject of a number of the impressionist’s paintings. Towns such as Honfleur typify the picturesque maritime charm of its ports.
The Manche department is the finger that points across the Channel at Britain, and it stretches from the port of Cherbourg on the tip of the Cotentin peninsula to the Mont St Michel – the most visited site in France – right on the border with Brittany. The granite coastline, sandy coves and the inland bocage, a dense array of hedgerows and trees that so obstructed the Allies in 1944, has changed little in centuries.
A journey through Normandy cannot fail to reveal its significant part in western history. The Bayeux Tapestry depicts the Battle of Hastings and, most famously, its coastline hosts the five beaches onto which the Allied troops landed on D-Day. Caen’s Memorial Museum follows the course of the event and the beaches themselves remain a primary reason for many to visit the region. Even its medieval castle played a part in the Second World War; today, it serves as a museum exhibiting Normandy’s art and history.
Normandy is known as the dairy of France and its dishes often feature cream, butter, and fine cheeses such as Camembert and Pont l’Evêque. The cider route takes in the countryside and pretty villages of the Pays d’Auge, where Calvados, the distinctive apple brandy, and cider are produced.
Normandy Blogs
Seafood of Normandy
Rob Fearn | 20 Feb 2023 | Read time: 4m 38s
Normandy is synonymous with many things: 1066 and all that. The D-Day Landing Beaches. Calvados and orchards. But its seafood is a stand out feature of this slow paced, bucolic region.
Read MoreThe Normandy beaches of D-Day
Ben Tully | 5 Jun 2017 | Read time: 5m 3s
The beaches of Normandy saw the largest seaborne invasion in history - 6th June 1944 or D-Day marked the beginning of the Allied campaign to wrestle occupied Europe from Nazi control
Read MoreCommemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day - 2024
Rob Fearn | 26 Jun 2023 | Read time: 3m 45s
The 6th of June 2024 will mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, an opportune time to reflect on the historic events that unfolded along the Normandy coast in the days that followed.
Read MoreA REGION OF CONTRASTS
A region of contrasts
Normandy has a rich landscape full of variety. Its superb coastline includes the Cotentin Peninsula, the cliffs of the Côte d’Albâtre and the fine beaches and fashionable resorts of the Côte Fleurie. Notable spots include Houlgate with its pretty promenade and vast sandy beach, and Cabourg, a popular resort with large sandy beach and a whiff of Edwardian elegance about it – stroll around the marina admiring the yachts or meander through the formal gardens.
The beaches may be wide and sandy, but the rolling countryside of the interior conceals a wealth of quiet, unassuming villages, ancient market towns and unspoilt countryside calling out for leisurely exploration. Rouen is the largest city, the scene of Joan of Arc’s martyrdom and renowned as the ‘town of a thousand spires’ that inspired the Impressionist painter Monet.
CAMPING IN NORMANDY
Camping in Normandy
A hardy perennial camping destination, Normandy is a convenient entry point to much of France. Many people drive straight through Normandy, chasing the sun (not always successfully!) and ignoring the glories of this fabulous region in their haste.
Campsites in Normandy are family-friendly, with generally spacious grassy pitches and well demarcated with attractive shrubs and tidy hedging. It is not uncommon for campsites to have been established in orchards where an apple tree still remains on each pitch.
Most campers either enjoy the beaches and the historical sights of the region, or are keen outdoor activity fans, enjoying walking, canoeing, cycling along quiet country lanes or playing golf on some of France’s best courses with the lushest and greenest of greens.
GETTING TO NORMANDY
Getting to Normandy
It’s a short hop across the Channel to Normandy. And there are always special prices on certain sailings so do shop around. Brittany Ferries sails from Portsmouth to Cherbourg or Le Havre and Caen, as well as Poole to Cherbourg. Overnight ferry crossings are more expensive, with cabins a popular extra, but you do arrive refreshed. DFDS sails from Newhaven to Dieppe.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Places of interest
Bayeux: Founded by the Romans, sacked by the Vikings, then home to the celebrated 11th century tapestry, 70 metres long and depicting the Norman conquest of England in 1066, Bayeux has endured a troubled history. The town centre is picturesque with narrow cobbled lanes, ancient timbered buildings and a magnificent cathedral. The cemetery on the outskirts, with some 4,648 white headstones, is particularly moving.
Suisse Normande: One of Normandy’s most beautiful regions: a delightful wooded landscape with rocky ravines, trout streams and the greenest of valleys. This is a great area for canoeing and rock climbing, and there are wonderful hiking trails to the south. All very different to the vast beaches of the coast and the sleepy, lush meadows of the interior to the north.
Mont St Michel: A view unchanged for centuries and as you drive around the bay, the mount pops up on the horizon at intervals in a picture-postcard scene that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Even General Eisenhower mentioned this view in his memoirs. The ancient Benedictine monastery is connected by a causeway, surrounded by salt marshes with grazing sheep at low tide.
Honfleur: A photographer’s dream, and the subject of countless paintings, this is perhaps one of France’s most quaint and photogenic small ports. A fascinating variety of boats moor up in the ancient dock, just yards from wonderful seafood restaurants which fight for the freshest of fish. The high, narrow houses, painted in faded pastel hues, cast their reflection in the water and are the iconic backdrop to a timeless, picturesque scene.
Caen: Steeped in history, Caen is a bustling university town dominated by the 11th century fortress and Abbaye aux Hommes, an architectural gem built by William the Conqueror. On the outskirts of town the Caen Memorial Museum is a superb reminder of the terrible story of the Battle of Normandy and is a place of solemn pilgrimage for those seeking a better understanding of the events of the D-Day Landings of 1944.
Deauville: With its stylish beach promenade and racy nightlife, not to mention Grand Casino, racecourse and film festival, Deauville has been a magnet for those seeking the high life, sprinkled with a little glamour, since the mid 19th century.
Cherbourg: La Cité de la Mer; Château des Ravalet; Thomas Henry Museum.
Omaha Beach: D-Day beaches; landing site monuments; American cemetery.
Giverny: home of impressionist painter Claude Monet; Monet Museum.
Lisieux: pilgrimage site, shrine of Ste Thérèse.
Rouen: Joan of Arc Museum; Gothic churches, cathedrals, abbey, clock tower.
NORMANDY CUISINE
Normandy cuisine
Known as the dairy of France, Normandy’s markets are abundant with rich cream, butter, and fine cheeses such as Camembert and Pont l’Evêque. Voluptuous sauces are typical of the region as are desserts made with orchard fruits like apples, pears and cherries. Fish, and shellfish such as mussels, scallops and oysters, are sensational.
The Saturday market at Bayeux is one of the finest, with countless stalls vying for attention, all offering delectable treats. The many apple orchards are used in producing cider and the well known Calvados, the region’s apple brandy.
Andouillette de Vire: Small chitterling (tripe) sausage.
Barbue au cidre: Brill cooked in cider and Calvados.
Douillon aux pommes à la Normande: Baked apples in pastry.
Escalope (Vallée d’Auge): Veal sautéed and flamed in Calvados with cream and apples.
Teurgoule: Rice pudding with cinnamon.
Tripes à la mode de Caen: Stewed beef tripe with onions, carrots, leeks, garlic, cider and
Calvados.