Private Tour: Cheese, Cider and Calvados in Normandy: A Culinary Journey
This private experience introduces the rural traditions and landscapes of Normandy, a region known for its rolling pastures, orchards, and celebrated dairy heritage. The day highlights the craftsmanship behind two of Normandy’s most emblematic products, Camembert cheese and apple-based beverages, while offering an intimate look at countryside life.
A visit to a working cheese farm reveals the skill and care behind traditional Camembert production, with insight into the techniques that have shaped the region’s reputation for generations. A relaxed picnic, featuring local specialties and regional ciders, underscores the deep connection between Normandy’s agriculture and its cuisine.
The journey continues at an estate dedicated to crafting cider and Calvados, where the aromas of apples and oak provide a sensory introduction to the area’s distilling practices. The experience concludes with time in a historic village known for its half-timbered houses and preserved charm, giving travelers a picturesque glimpse of Normandy’s cultural identity and pastoral beauty.
Duration:
8 hours
Start Time:
9am
Inclusions:
Luxury minivan, driver-guide, transportation to/from hotel or train station, an approach according to your cravings (technical, gustatory, historical …), the discovery of the 'Pays d'Auge' and its history along the road, visit of 4-5 production sites, comparison tastings associated with other local products, picnic with ciders, and the opportunity to buy live from the producer at local prices
Exclusions:
Personal insurance, personal extras, and gratuities
Meeting point:
Pick up from hotel or train station from Caen city
Ending point:
Same as meeting location
Important Information:
Please let us know if you have any disabilities, walking difficulties or dietary restrictions.
Maximum pax allowed on this tour is 6.
This tour operates daily, from January 1- December 31, except December 25 and January 1.
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