Hi,
I'll be in and near the Normandy area for the week of June 17th. I was hoping to find vineyard with a b&b and tour. For 3 people.
Any suggestions near or alike would be appreciated.
thanks
Posted by
Basel, Switzerland
8889 posts
Normandy is too far north for vineyards. Basically the wine areas of France are south of Paris, all the way down to the Mediterranean. The most northerly wine area in France is Champagne, East of Paris.
See this map. You see versions of this map all over France: https://winefolly-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/France-Wine-Map-by-WineFolly.jpg
Posted by
Florida, USA
12172 posts
Normandie's vinyards are apple orchards. The local drinks are cider and Calvados, a spirit distilled from apple (or pear).
Posted by
Florida (previously California)
3720 posts
As mentioned you will not find a vineyard in Normandy but there are many b&bs there. I have not stayed in any because my husband hates the b&b concept but whenever I drive by one that looks good I note the name. I have a huge list from Normandy because I feel like that is the region where I have seen the most. Here is one that saw in 2014 that looked really good from the outside: The Prieuré des Fontaines in Les Préaux.
Posted by
3122 posts
If you are looking for a nice B&B on the Normandy coast, I can recommend the Hotel Logis du Casino in Vierville-sur-Mer. There aren't any vineyards -- as others have mentioned -- but the breakfast croissants are heavenly. The dining room has all glass windows overlooking the sea. Our room with ensuite bath was spotless, well designed, and very comfortable.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32871 posts
yup, in Normandy and Brittany
grapes and vineyards = apple orchards
wine = cidre
Posted by
Middletown, RI
1145 posts
While I've stayed in Hôtel du Casino and enjoyed it (you can't beat the location for contemplating and viewing Omaha Beach), I wouldn't call it a B&B at all. It is a small hotel with a restaurant. Even if you don't stay there, it's a great place to have lunch or a drink on the deck overlooking Omaha Beach. But unlike some other places to stay, you will need to drive to do anything else. There is not much of a town there for shopping or anything like that.
Posted by
girdwood, ak
162 posts
There are several Calvados (apple brandy) distilleries in the area which are very interesting - similar to winery tours. I visited that of Christian Drouin and had a great tour. It was in French, but I imagine you can find one in english somewhere. There is Dupont distillery in the same area near Pont l'Eveque. Good luck and enjoy the area - I loved it. sue