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A land of art, history, and gourmet delights... Normandy, more than just green pastures and dairy cows!

COTES NORMANDES - EN

Normandy is traditionally an equestrian land, and it particularly stands out for breeding exceptional trotting horses. Summer evenings at the Cabourg racecourse are an ideal opportunity to discover the impressive show of these trotting maestros in a friendly atmosphere, where betting, tastings, entertainment, guided tours, and fireworks are all on the program. Every Tuesday and Friday evening of the summer, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., €3 (free for visitors under 18).
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Summer evenings in Cabourg

Shellfish and fish are, of course, the main attraction of this authentic Trouville restaurant, and they are incomparably fresh and delicately cooked. But if you prefer meat, rest assured: a few revisited classics appear here and there on the menu. Have a seat on the terrace and admire the beautiful view of the fairway. The close-knit team of servers here is always contagiously cheerful. And to top it all off... Every Saturday evening, a vocal-piano duet creates an irresistible atmosphere!
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Pavillon Augustine

From 1907 to 1914, Marcel Proust regularly stayed at the Grand Hôtel, an architectural monument emblematic of the Belle Époque. He described room 414, "the walls of which, washed with ripolin, contained, like the polished sides of a basin in which the water glows with a blue, lurking fire, a finer air, pure, azure-tinted, saline." Take a look, and then stroll along Promenade Marcel Proust to wind up at the Villa du Temps retrouvé, which re-creates the unique atmosphere of the early 20th century through period furniture and artwork that echoes the world of *In Search of Lost Time*.
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In the footsteps of Marcel Proust

A treasure of the English Channel off Granville, the Chausey archipelago is said to have 52 islands at high tide and 365 at low tide. Its exceptional tidal range (the height of its tides) can reach up to 50 feet, making it a paradise for shellfish gatherers. A boat ride of 45 minutes takes you to Grand-Île. With a length of 0.9 mi and a width of 0.3 miles, it offers a number of surprises. It is a wildlife sanctuary, but there are man-made points of interest here, too, such as a chapel with magnificent stained glass windows, a signal station, and a lighthouse.
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Chausey archipelago

Strap on a good pair of hiking boots to get there, as you’ll have to climb through a steep hanging valley between two cliffsides... Luckily, it’s equipped with a staircase! Once you arrive, you’ll immediately understand why the littoral of Pays de Caux is called “the Alabaster Coast” as you gaze across several miles of open shoreline, with Dieppe visible in the distance. But be aware that you'll only have this experience at low tide, as the beach disappears altogether at high tide. Keep that in mind!
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Vasterival Beach

Isigny is a well-known name among dairy aficionados, since this town produces butter and cream of an exceptional quality. However, it is also home to an exquisite caramel prepared by combining cooked sugar with Normand cream (for crispy caramel) or fresh Isigny milk (for tender caramel). Don’t miss a visit of the manufacture, where a whole range of outstanding caramel products are prepared: candies, lollipops, dessert sauce, fudge chips, chocolates, and more. Indulge in a taste, and take home a souvenir from the tempting adjacent shop.
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COTES NORMANDES - EN

Chausey archipelago

In the footsteps of Marcel Proust

Pavillon Augustine

Vasterival Beach

Caramel d'Isigny

Summer evenings in Cabourg