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There is a region in Normandy that foodies pass on as a well-kept secret. The Pays d'Auge, with its deep green pastures, centuries-old orchards, and half-timbered villages, is the birthplace of the flavors that have shaped the region's gastronomic reputation. This day is an invitation to discover its soul, accompanied by a live guide who was born in Normandy and is a former distiller, whose expertise in wines and spirits transforms each step into a unique experience.
Pick-up is directly at your hotel, departing from Deauville, Honfleur, or Caen. You board a premium 8-seater van, and Normandy begins to pass by: the farms, the apple trees, the manor houses hidden behind the bocage hedgerows. Your driver-guide shares his first anecdotes about the landscapes you pass through. You are in good hands.
The morning begins at the doors of an exceptional artisanal cheese factory. This is where Normandy's four major Appellations d'Origine Contrôlée are born: Camembert, Livarot, Pont-l'Évêque, and Neufchâtel. Made according to ancestral techniques passed down from generation to generation, these cheeses are the culinary soul of the region. You will discover the secrets of the production process and the stages of ripening, before letting flavors of a rare intensity melt on your palate. A guided food tasting concludes the tour.
Then it's time for lunch at a restaurant carefully selected for its seasonal cuisine, local products, and authenticity. A relaxed moment, without the tourist trappings, in the heart of the Pays d'Auge: the opportunity to savor and share your first impressions of the day.
The afternoon begins with a visit to a distillery, and this is where your live guide makes all the difference. A former distiller and spirits expert, he will take you behind the scenes of world-renowned Normandy craftsmanship. The tour covers the entire range of local products: Calvados, the iconic brandy resulting from the double distillation of cider, but also cider in its various forms, perry made from perry pears, Pommeau, and pure artisanal apple juice. Precise technical explanations, anecdotes from the field, and a guided tasting that turns each glass into a lesson in terroir.
The end of the afternoon is dedicated to discovering typical Norman villages, with their cobbled streets, timber-framed houses and exceptional gardens, where time seems to have stood still. Your live guide will direct you to the most beautiful spots and details that can only be noticed with a trained eye.
This day can be fully customized to your interests. Do you want to spend more time at a stop, add a visit, or adjust the pace? Just let us know when you book, and together we'll create the perfect day.
