NORMANDY THE PAYS D’AUGE

Day 1

Arrival to Lisieux,the city sanctuary of Sainte Therese.

Guided tour to see the childhood home of Sainte Therese called “les Buissonnets”, the memorial located in the Carmel where her relic is located and the Basilica of Sainte Therese built at the beginning XX° in romano Byzantine style.

You will discover the relics of her parents there.In the afternoon guided tour of a cider producing estate by the owners.

Presentation of the press, a cellar, the distillery .

“Le Calvados”, “le Pommeau”, the cider, the vinegar, the apple juice, the liqueur will hold no more secrets for you.

At the end of the tour, depending of your interest, stop at the German and British military cemetery, soldiers fallen during the landing of the Second World War.

Departure to your accommodation. Welcome by the manager of MCV.

Installation, dinner and night.

Day 2

Departure to Mezidon, guided tour of the Haras d’Ecajeul, by the owner, former racing jockey, discovery of the property, thorough breds and breeding.

Continuation and visit the Castle and gardens of Canon dating from the XVIII°Lunch in the park.

To finish the day, visit to the Donkey s paradise, demonstration of the donkey milking, discovery of natural cosmetics made with donkey milk Or if you prefer Canoe Kayak in a river.

Day 3

After breakfast departure to visit a dairy farm.

Continuation to Livarot, the country of cheese.

Visit to the Fromagerie Graindorge who makes The Livarot, le Camembert, Le Pont l’Evêque.and you will have a cheese tasting..

Departure to Crevecoeur en auge, visit to the medieval castle.

Lunch in the site.

Self guided tour or dramatized or storytelling visit will be offered.

End of the tour