Epreville-en-lieuvin, Eure, Haute-Normandie

To the south of the Natural Regional Normandy-Maine Park, 10 kms from St Cénéri-le-Géréi classified most beautiful villages of France, this gîte offers an extraordinary view over the surrounding countryside.

In Giverville, in the heart of the Lieuvin region in Normandy, immerse yourself in the surprising atmosphere of the Philadelphus Garden. Roland Nuisement's imagination and gardening skills led him to design "Le Philadelphus", an out-of-the-ordinary botanic garden where numerous plants coming from all over the world, surprising colourful picnic areas, ponds, embankments, etc. and even an underground tunnel are mixed together! The promise of an unusual visit. Did you know? Philadelphus is a flowering shrub also known as "mock-orange".

In the Norman bocage, 10 km (6 miles) away from Cormeilles, this 9,000 m² landscaped garden is very pleasant for a walk. Laurent and Marie-Catherine Lemoine open their private garden to visitors only for guided tours in order to share their love of gardening. The Clos de Chanchore that they have designed over 1.6 hectares, will charm you with its large perspectives, its rare and majestic trees both in the arboretum and the garden (Quercus palustris, American tulip tree, Weymouth Pine, Purple beech, Chitalpa, etc.), its two rose gardens that contain more than 400 antique and modern varieties and its 250 varieties of hydrangeas. Its collections of camellias, rhododendrons, hostas, daylilies, acers, dogwoods bloom one after the other thus making this garden beautiful and interesting in each season. It is particularly sumptuous in autumn.

Green Normandy, the way like it!!! You will enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside, between the Risle Valley and the Vièvre Forest. Saint-Georges was famous for its hand-woven fabrics for individuals. On the village's main square, linen cloth was sold and was known as "fleuret", "blancard" or "Saint Georges cloth". During your visit of the village, do not miss Saint Georges' Church, comprising a 19th century nave and a late 13th century choir (higher than the nave) with a 12th century tower on the northern side.

Pierre and Florence Espaldet are two aficionados who have decided to share their enthusiasm for prams with all those who want to go back to their childhood... They have patiently created an unusual collection of more than 350 pieces. The varied collection also includes baby dolls, vintage toys, enamel advertising signs, etc. From the 19th century baby carriage to the 20th pram and stroller including models made of wicker, sheet metal or wood, discover a fun collection dedicated to baby transport.

In the heart of the Norman countryside, visit a church with remarkable carved wood panelling. Between Bernay and Pont-Audemer, the church of Saint-Etienne l'Allier is part of the treasures hidden the Norman countryside. Built in the 11th century, it houses a remarkable stone recumbent effigy from the 13th century, which was unearthed during restoration works in 1990. But what makes this church popular is its furniture and especially the sumptuous listed carved wood panelling from the late 17th century, as well as the seven stained-glass windows made by the local glassmaker, François Décorchemont, who perfectly mastered transparency and the brightness of colours. The altars on each side of the rood screen, carved in wood, are topped with statues of saints, which were particularly worshipped in the region at times of plague epidemics: Saint Sebastian, Saint Roch, Saint Mathurin, etc.

Family cider house located in Moyaux, near Lisieux Measures in place for visitors: Compliance with the health protocol proposed by the Government.

Near Cormeilles, go and explore the landscapes and learn more about the fauna and flora of the Norman bocage. In the Pays d’Auge, the "Biodiversity Path" guarantees nature lovers a change of scenery and a lesson about the environment. Ideal for the whole family, it forms a 6-km long (3.7 miles) waymarked circular walk. Lecterns, waymarkers and information panels with illustrations will allow you to get to know better the plants and animals living in the Norman bocage. The trees, shrubs, flowers and animals living in the undergrowth of the picturesque Douet Tourtelle valley are displayed using a simple educational approach created with the help of the Norman Society for the Conservation of Natural Sites.

The staff at the Atelier du Bon Goût welcomes you to a warm setting where you will discover numerous products coming from different regions of France, a wide range of wines and beers, and enjoy meals made with fresh produce. Various events and activities including a tea room with board games, temporary trade shows, themed evenings, etc. will allow you to spend a pleasant time. The Atelier du Bon Goût serves meals made with locally sourced produce served with drink pairings, and offers a take away service and soon a delivery service for those who would like.

Restaurant located in L'Hôtellerie.

Bacchus et Marmitons, a culinary bistro and wine bar located in the village of Moyaux, invites you to rediscover homemade French cuisine based on fresh produce Measures in place for visitors: Compliance with the health protocol proposed by the Government.

The restaurant "La Pagode" (table service) is an ideal place to share a moment of calm and conviviality. Located in an extraordinary setting, you will contemplate the Asian clearing while dining. You will overlook the Indian rhinoceros, antelope cervicapres, deer and siamang monkeys. Measures in place for visitors: Respect of the sanitary protocol proposed by the Government.

In an equestrian and natural atmosphere, the Firfol-Restaurant welcomes you throughout the year to discover the products of local producers! Take advantage of the terrace on sunny days, with a view of the horses (courses are offered, as well as "discovery" experiences). The welcome is warm, the restaurant room is vast and redone to nine.

Located on the Route de Paris, the Asian World restaurant in Lisieux offers you a discovery of Asian cuisine around an innovative concept: the Korean barbecue. In the form of an all-you-can-eat buffet, this healthy and balanced cuisine will amaze your taste buds. Measures in place for visitors: Respect of the sanitary protocol proposed by the Government.

The Buffalo Grill restaurant in LISIEUX welcomes you every lunchtime and evening with friends, colleagues and family. Come and share a pleasant moment. Measures in place for visitors : Respect of the sanitary protocol proposed by the Government.

Brewery in Lisieux

Creperie in Lisieux

The Logis Normand is located 30 km away from the Côte Fleurie (Flower Coast) with Honfleur, Deauville, and Cabourg. There are many things to see in the area: Bec-Hellouin Abbey, Château du Champ de Bataille, the medieval Domaine d'Harcourt, and much more. In April and May, there are sumptuous gardens to visit, including the Jardins du Pays d'Auge, and a few kilometres away the Toy Museum at the Château de Vendeuvre. Small valleys for laid-back walks. Farmers' markets in the neighbouring towns.

Denise and Jo welcome you and your loved one, your family, your group of friends for a get-together, a weekend or longer. Three quiet guest rooms in the owner's house. Swimming pool and hot tub available from May to September.

The guest house, close to Honfleur, is situated in a beautiful natural setting. The garden offers a contemporary version of the traditional orchard. With an old rural setting and modern ecological approach, Corine and Valéry's creation is made for garden lovers. The interior decor and furniture are contemporary. Hiking trails within reach. The bedrooms are located on the first floor of an outbuilding and accessible via an outdoor staircase.

A small nature campsite in the heart of an intimate Normandy, this place is for you if you are looking for peace and tranquillity in the Norman countryside, without actually being too far from everything. Honfleur and the beaches of Deauville and Trouville are only 40 minutes away and there are many leisure activities to do nearby. Hiking, cycling, horse riding, sampling local Norman produce, a drive across the Pays d'Auge, etc. There must be something to suit your taste!

Pleasant and comfortable Norman villa, with private indoor heated swimming pool and a large outbuilding with games and a fitness area, all set in 0.6 acres. Four-star self-catering accommodation.

Between the sea and the countryside, this pleasant and spacious Norman house with hot tub is tucked away in the peace and quiet in the countryside 40 minutes away from the sea (Honfleur and Deauville). This pleasant and spacious Norman house is tucked away in the peace and quiet, in the countryside 40 minutes away from the sea (Honfleur and Deauville). The sitting and dining room are ideal to spend a great time with friends or family. The kitchen is functional and spacious enough to eat there, and opens directly onto the patio: garden furniture, table, barbecue, hot tub, and sun loungers to relax from March to October! The house comprises 5 bedrooms including one for two children (two single beds). The bathroom and the two shower rooms have been recently renovated. The house has been tastefully decorated using high quality materials. With its chic and simple atmosphere, you will fall under the spell of this place. The 6,000 sq m (1.5 acre) garden is fully enclosed and planted with trees. Drop your suitcases and enjoy! The river Calonne flows through the small village of Bailleul-la-Vallée. Did you know that this river is the only one in the Eure Department that doesn't flow into the river Seine and that its flow is one of the most important ones in France? This river is also an ideal breeding habitat for sea trout: it is the first major tributary on their way to the spawning sites.

In the Norman Pays d'Auge, some 20 minutes away from Bernay, Pont-Audemer and Lisieux, there is a charming and picturesque farmhouse for a stay combining relaxation, countryside and sightseeing. In a small hamlet in the heart of the Pays d'Auge, this half-timbered farmhouse sleeping 6 guests, which has been recently renovated, is ideally located to make the most of the peace and quiet of the countryside as well as to explore the region or try one the numerous activities available nearby. On the ground-floor: sitting-living room with fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, laundry room, bathroom (shower), separate toilet. Upstairs: 3 bedrooms, including 2 adjoining ones, to comfortably sleep 6 people. Outside, there is a large enclosed garden with outdoor covered terrace, garden furniture and barbecue, small organic vegetable garden in summer where you will be able to pick tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, etc. The vibrant little town 4 km (2.5 miles) away holds all the shops you need as well as a country market on Monday mornings. No parties and gatherings.

Thirty minutes away from the Normandy coast, stay in this holiday cottage for 12 people that is ideal to relax and recharge your batteries. In a green setting in the heart of the Pays d'Auge, the "Gîte du Bois l'Abbé" holiday cottage welcomes you to a peaceful and bucolic atmosphere. Six bedrooms divided between two Norman houses, an 8,000 m² garden, a swimming pool heated all year round, a fitness room, etc.: here is an ideal place to change your scenery and relax. In the evening, enjoy the warmth of a wood fire by the fireplace. At night, the pond and the swimming pool, with their lights, create a cosy and romantic atmosphere. In the middle of the countryside, in a quiet setting, 30 minutes away from the beaches of the Côte Fleurie (Flower Coast), 35 minutes away from Deauville, 25 minutes away from Bernay and Lisieux, it is a central starting point to explore the beautiful region of Normandy. Golf course, tennis, fishing, bowling, casino, cinema, etc.: there is a wide range of activities to do on site or nearby. Walkers, horse riders and cyclists will enjoy the waymarked hiking trails. And Cerza Zoo in Lisieux and the sea and sand beaches will delight both children and grown-ups. The surrounding villages (Epaignes, Lieurey, Cormeilles) have shops and supermarkets, even open on Sunday mornings.

A holiday cottage in the heart of Normandy, Pays du Lieuvin and Pays d'Auge, a few kilometres away from Pont-Audemer, Pont-L'Evêque, Honfleur and its painters, Deauville and its beach, Caen and the D-Day Landing beaches, but also Etretat and its cliffs, Rouen, Giverny and the Impressionist painters and many other nature, leisure and heritage sites. The holiday cottage includes bikes, barbecue, garden furniture, baby equipment, and even a piano. Hiking trails, horse riding centre, local shops, etc. within reach.