Medieval Normandy with a Wedge of Cheese and a Sip of Cider Tour

Overview

Your tour guide will meet you at the train-station (if you will be travelling to Normandy on the day of the tour) or at your hotel in Bayeux or Caen. The drive from the aforementioned locations to Falaise takes approximately 45'. The tour of the castle, combining history and modern technology is meant to get the visitor immersed in the atmosphere of a typical Norman fortress. The visit of Falaise spans approximately 2h. From Falaise you will enjoy a scenic drive to Livarot. After a quick but well-deserved lunch you will tackle the second leg of the tour with a visit to Graindorge dairy where you will get the opportunity to discover their modern installations and the cheese making process, carefully designed in accordance with the local traditions. Our visit to Pays d'Auge will conclude with a stop at an old cider farm located near Vimoutiers. The tour of the cellars will be accompanied by a tasting session of cider, Pommeau and/or Calvados.