Exploring the manor houses of Calvados, in 1937 – photo post!

- July 3, 2026July 11, 2026

During 1937, just before the outbreak of WW2, the Touring Club of France went on an expedition to see the beautiful manor houses of Calvados, in Normandy. Happily for us they took a camera and recorded these grand old houses, including at least one that has now been lost forever. Lets join the

Rules for sea bathing, in Houlgate

- July 3, 2026July 31, 2026

When the last miller of the Moulin Landry hung up his flour sacks, he didn't have retirement in mind. The clear waters of the Drochon river that had powered the Landry mill for centuries went down to sea and a pretty sandy beach becoming popular with visitors from bustling Caen. The

Dragons, nogging and byres; Manor de Querville in the heart of the Pays d’Auge

- June 9, 2026July 11, 2026

Deep in the soft countryside of the Pays d’Auge, at the end of a quiet lane, stands Manoir de Querville. Looking through the arch (Querville is a private residence) we spy the building in our postcard. Fancy brick and stone topped with a timber frame. A grand home that has been

The bad review; Guest blogger Anna tells us about her visit to Honfleur, in 1890

- March 21, 2026April 6, 2026

This post was first published in November 2015 "Honfleur is an evil-smelling place..." Anna Bowman-Dodd was a travel writer and journalist born in 1855, in New York, and popular at the turn of the 20th century. In 1890 Anna published ‘In and out of three Normandy inns’. Her book includes a rather startling

Quite delicious chicken à la Normande

- January 17, 2018March 17, 2018

Those are apple pieces, not potato. This recipe is almost low carb! For a delicious and warming dinner that is very little trouble you will need: Ingredients 1 large onion, peeled, chopped roughly 1 teaspoon dry thyme or similar 120 ml Calvados (yes it's quite a bit, but worth it) 120ml cream

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