Food and drink in Normandy
Normandy cuisine is distinguished by its agricultural and fish production. Normandy is the leading producer of oysters, mussels and scallops, and the foods most likely to feature in a Norman recipe are apples, butter, cream, cider, and calvados. We have put together a typical Normandy meal for you.
The starter - Puff pastry with andouille de Vire, camembert and apples.
A puff pastry, a traditional Andouille de Vire sausage, a leek white, two apples, an AOC Normandy Camembert, Isigny cream, salt, pepper... and there you have it for a typical Normandy starter!
Seafood - Granville scallops with Isigny cream
A scallop in its shell, cooked al-dente, topped with Isigny crème fraîche and sprinkled with chives... you're sure to love this perfect marriage!
Fish dish - Sole meunière
Sole meunière is a fried fillet of sole served with butter, parsley and lemon. Legend has it that this dish was a favourite of Louis XIV, the Sun King. Today, sole meunière has become a classic in chic bistros. You can serve it with spring vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Cheeses - A Normandy cheese platter
You can visit the many farms and factories in Normandy to discover the cheese-making process. There are 33 varieties on the Normandy cheese route, including 4 PDO cheeses: Neufchâtel, Livarot, camembert and pont-l'évêque. A little tip: take your cheeses out 2 hours before tasting them to tantalise all your senses.
Dessert - Normandy apple tart.
The Normandy apple tart is the perfect combination of shortcrust pastry, apples, a base of crème fraîche, powdered almonds and a touch of calvados. The best of Normandy brought together in a gourmet dessert that will delight your taste buds!
Drink - Cider
Normandy is France's leading producer of cider apples, and it's here that most ciders are made. This cider goes perfectly with savoury galettes, sweet crêpes, black pudding, andouille sausages or seafood... an ideal drink to accompany the culinary specialties of Normandy!
Sweets - Financiers.
The financier is a rectangular pastry made with almond powder and egg whites that will delight even the most demanding sweet tooth. This speciality has made the success of La Maison du Biscuit, a family-run biscuit company in Normandy!
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Chateau Paris Normandie
Relax in the luxurious setting of this beautiful French chateau in Normandy, just an hour and a half from Paris. This exquisite rental chateau strikes the perfect balance between stately grandeur and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
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Manoir Esprit Normandie
Manoir Esprit Normandie is a majestic 19th century manor house on the Normandy coast. This luxury 650 m² property is near upscale seaside resorts such as Trouville-sur-Mer, Deauville, Villers-sur-Mer, Cabourg. This spacious, airy and elegant property has fabulous views of the River Seine which can be enjoyed from the heated pool. An ideal setting for a very special stay.
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Esprit Deauville
Enjoy a break by the sea at this beautiful townhouse just a stone’s throw from Deauville’s long sandy beach. This holiday home is exceptionally well located and ideal for couples and families with older children who will love being centrally located in this vibrant yet friendly-sized town. Recharge your batteries on the invigorating Normandy coast at this bright and stylish property.
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Simply Deauville
This traditional Normandy holiday villa enjoys an exceptional location in the heart of a reputed upmarket seaside resort. Close to shops and restaurants and just ten minutes’ walk from Deauville’s long sandy beach and famous boardwalk, it is ideal for adults and families with older children who will appreciate the freedom to do their own thing. This property has been nicely refurbished and makes a bright and cosy hideaway by the sea.
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Normandie Entre Plages et Bocage
Normandie Entre Plages et Bocage is a rare find close to Deauville. Set in a secluded spot of peaceful countryside, this traditional timber-fronted home has been entirely renovated, combining the best of the old with the style and comfort of the new. This villa is everything you want a French country house to be, with all the perks of a holiday home near the sea. This exceptional property is ideal for a family holiday in Normandy with space, scenery and a heated pool to keep everybody happy during your stay.
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Ambiance Deauville
Ambiance Deauville is a coastal town house to rent in Deauville, on France’s Côte Fleurie. Just one kilometre from the beach in northwest France, it comprises an elegant main house overlooking the racecourse and an annexe. Relax in style at this haven of understated elegance close to the town centre, shops and restaurants. Perfect for a holiday in Deauville with family or friends.
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