Far from the bloody battles for the liberation of Normandy lies another millennial treasure, that of a rich gastronomic heritage. To truly know Normandy is to inevitably taste its incredible wonders that line the routes of plentiful pastures, its long coastline renowned for the purity of its seafood up to the marvelous exploration at the bottom of a glass of spirits aged in oak. Dive with us into a purely regional and unmissable culinary experience!
The Norman 'Three Cs': A Holy Tasting Pilgrimage
We do not joke with the famously iconic must-haves of our regional countryside that gravitate from the flowery coast to the cheese route. These legendary specialties that we intimately call here the 'Three Cs'!
- Camembert de Normandie (AOP): Invented (according to legend) during the French Revolution by Marie Harel! Made from the milk of a robust Norman cow necessarily fed by generous grass under gentle humidity, this soft-bodied, bloomy-rind delight is ideally savored creamy and farm-made without industrial alteration! It remains the sharing French cheese par excellence atop cured meats.
- Cider (Corked & Artisanal): Direct result of the formidable conducive climate of the Pays d'Auge (the place where hundreds of tons of sweet and bitter apples cheerfully grow in flourishing apple orchards). Served very typically by our old customs in a traditional large 'bolée' (bowl).
- Calvados (The Glory Brandy): A spectacular double distillation from a dry old cider patiently matured inside dark and precious rusted oak wood barrels according to long patience spanning three decades until vintage. From this slow rest comes the pure 40-degree elixir appreciated globally in lounges: a voluptuous perfume of delicious vanilla, wood caramel, to the scent of golden apples, the fine warmth of the welcome of our great land!
In the Heart of Meat and Traditional Fishing
As impressive as it is, History never erases the immense wealth of the sea coast. A guided tour in Port-en-Bessin particularly spotlights the spectacularly flourishing trade and the miraculous catches of the inimitable 'King Scallops' from the Bay of Seine in winter. As for the sumptuous salt meadows stretching near the face of the sublime bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, they yield tender iodine meats that majestically capture the heart of our most elevated famous gastronomic meals!
The Unpredictable Sweet Break
Taste our wonderful 'Teurgoule', this ancient and famous creamy dessert (simmered rice, lots of creamy milk, Normandy farm butter and its unpredictable strong sunshine of cinnamon powder from distant marine spices). Whether this one or the authentic buttered Normandy Tart covered in fine raw cream laments on the fine plate before a joyous tale of History! With Normandy History Tours, your tours are intense private getaways in a luxurious private vehicle with all the essential stops and warm recommendations to savor on site the true local culinary rustic comfort during your great commemorative ride facing our sublime great historic page!
