Normandie - suite des expériences - 6 textes

NOR-SPOR-RIDI
Page : Normandie
Expérience Sport > riding

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Riding with the Mt St Michel in the background, France
Riding in Normandy
Normandy, with its rolling landscape and long-standing equestrian traditions, is the perfect destination for your next riding holiday. Home of many famous breeds such as the Selle Français, the Percheron or the Norman Cob, the region also boasts fantastic riding trails along the beach or in the rural countryside, with plenty of opportunities for long canters. Normandy's history has been long and sometimes tumultuous, from William the Conqueror to the Hundred Years' War and the D-Day landings: discovering it all from horseback makes for an incredible equestrian and cultural experience. Pay an emotional visit to the landing beaches of Arromanches and Omaha, experience the wonders of Mont Saint Michel, and make memories of a lifetime on your riding holiday in Normandy.

NOR-SPOR-GOLF
Page : Normandie
Expérience Sport > Golfing

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Normandy has over the ages carved out a reputation for itself with golfers in search of a variety of courses.
From the bay of the Mont-Saint-Michel to the Alabaster coast, from Perche to the Seine valley, from the Cherbourg peninsula to the Pays d'Auge, there are more than 40 courses to challenge you. Pure Scottish style links, inland courses following the natural contours in the heart of hills or forests, greens and fairways overlooking the sea…

NOR-PRIV-VILL
Page : Normandie
Expérience Private place > Private villa

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Make the most of the expansive living rooms and garden set in the heart of town in your villa rental in Trouville. In the shade of the extravagant Belle Epoque architecture, get together with family and friends for a barbecue and the legendary seafood platters of the coast.
In the shade of the exquisite Belle Epoque architecture at this villa, you practically have your feet in the sand. Authentic wooden beams, antique furniture, contemporary art, and vintage tapestries come together in a vibrant hodgepodge giving the house its inimitable charm. A pleasant and perfectly maintained garden is an ideal spot for a cup of tea, or to read the book of your stay on the Normandy coast.

NOR-HERI-ARTM
Page : Normandie
Expérience Heritage > Arts and museum tours

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THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY, A UNIQUE ARTEFACT CREATED IN THE 11TH CENTURY

Step into the engrossing story of the conquest of England by William, Duke of Normandy in 1066, told in a 70 meters long embroidery. With a visit to the museum, you can discover the complete Bayeux Tapestry, study it close up without causing damage to it, and understand its history and how it was created thanks to an audio-guide commentary available in 16 languages. A commentary for children is also available in French and English. A permanent exhibition on the first floor and a film will enrich your visit.

NOR-HERI-TOUR
Page : Normandie
Expérience Heritage > Private day tour

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The Marvel of the Wester World

The Mont-Saint-Michel is erected in the heart of a large bay surrounded by the sea and spring tides. The Mont-Saint-Michel architecture and its bay are classified as historical monument in 1874, the place is part of the UNESCO world heritage list since 1979.

Built between sand and sky, the Mont-Saint-Michel represents one of the most amazing middle ages creation. You will fall under the spell of the beauty of the landscape. Considered as a great feat of monastic architecture, the Abbey is built upon the bay's lonesome rock and becomes completely isolated at high-tide when the tiny island seems to emerge out of the water. You will have the entire day to discover the medieval city and the Abbey

NOR-HERI-ITIN
Page : Normandie
Expérience Heritage > Tailored itinirerary

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A discovery tour of the history filled 1944 landing sites supplies the added perk of immersion into the rich heritage and culture of France, and specifically Normandy.

The tour starts at Sainte Mere Eglise: a typical Norman village, the early capture of which played a pivotal role in the outcome of June 6th, 1944. If you wish, your guide can slip in a stop to the “Biscuiterie” to sample their traditionally prepared cookies.

A side road, cutting across the countryside toward the northwest zone of the invasion beaches, will bring you to Utah, one of the primary Allied invasion sites. From there you’ll proceed through Ste Marie du Mont, taking note of the picturesque church, before stopping in Angouville au Plain where Kenneth Moore and Robert Wight set up a military medical aid station helping both civilians and soldiers.

After lunch, you’ll head to the Pointe du Hoc, a stunning place of natural beauty scarred by heavy aerial and naval bombardment. The resulting craters underscore the infamous feat carried out by US Rangers, who scaled the 100 foot cliffs to boot out the enemy, thus securing this imposing strongpoint.

Your tour visits Omaha beach, where the Americans lost so many, and finally concludes at the American cemetery in Colleville: a site of over 170 acres housing 9387 tombs and a wall of the missing. This unforgettable stop, inspiring respect and somber reflection, rounds out your trip of the D Day Beaches US sector.