Gourmet products local specialties and wines Calvados

Located in the heart of the Cotentin and Bessin marshes, behind the German military cemetery of La Cambe, the apple trees with high and low stems occupy 19 hectares of the Romilly Orchards. Established as a family for more than forty years, these harvesting producers have rediscovered the cider of the Isigny region, which was very famous at the beginning of the last century - the very famous Isigny cider was, in fact, once sent to Paris on the best tables, just like butter and cream. Ciders are made from local varieties such as Cartigny, Doux Verret de Carrouges, Marin Onfroy, Gros Bois de Bayeux according to precise blends that give them a particular aroma, a "straw yellow" colour and a taste that is unique to it. Nothing is left to chance in the manufacturing process. No medals, no prizes here: the quality and regularity are enough for the reputation of this cider, which gives birth to the house's no less famous calvados and pommeau (AOC). To choose according to the moment, your tastes and dishes among the panoply: the bitter raw, the raw (rounder in the mouth), the semi-dry and the sweet. Nice! Nice! The 33 cl can, ideal for the little ones, is a treasure among other treasures that we let you discover!

A local Normandy shop that smells of apples, Camembert and teurgoule... A nice little store with a warm welcome and great local products! Ideally located at the start of the busy Rue Saint-Pierre, whether you're just passing through or a full-time resident, you won't want to miss out. Inside, you'll find an anthology of products made in Normandy: cookies, honeys, tripe, rillettes, all washed down with cider, perry, pommeau, wine, whisky (from Breuil-en-Auge), beer and the traditional Calvados. Enjoy!

This place is simply perfect for eating, relaxing, socialising and even working. At La Mie Paulette, we are not only in a bakery, but in a real place of life where we feel at home. Pauline and Franck knew how to make these 500^m2 warm, and our visit at Christmas literally made us travel. As for the artisanal products, breads, cakes, and their specialty "Trobons" of Alice are already a treat for the eyes. Not to mention the pizzas cooked in an oven from Verona!

Pasquier & Co, welcome to Anaïs and Fabian! Breads, viennoiseries, but also modern, homemade cakes and creative proposals. You'll find panettone, éclair au chocolat, poire Tatin, tarti'Brest and Pomme Surprise. This shortbread tart, filled with a brunoise of fruit paste and hazelnut cream, is topped with white chocolate ganache and applesauce. The whole is decorated with vanilla chantilly and a little gold leaf on top. This cake, created for their appearance on M6, is a real treat!

In early 2020, during the first confinement, a new project was born in Commes in the Bessin region, between Bayeux and the D-Day beaches. L'Arbre, an agri-cultural third place, is the result of the strong ties that exist in the small commune. From now on, one and the same place will bring together agriculture and culture. Inspiring!

On the agricultural side: Le Jardin de Deux'Main. A word of advice: take the time to stroll and smell the countryside before heading off to Port-en-Bessin. Stop off at Guillaume's! Passion and love, agroecology, no-till market gardening on living soil, agroforestry and permaculture are just some of the ingredients of his philosophy, and of his nearly three hectares of garden. The result: tasty fruit and vegetables. The market gardener is just like his garden: both delicate and generous. And don't forget the fresh eggs from his mini-farm. Direct sales every Tuesday and Friday.

On the cultural side: Tiers-Lieu L'Arbre. A place open to all (workshops, gatherings and events online). A perfect stopover for cyclists following the Vélomaritime or the cycle route from the D-Day landing beaches to Mont-Saint-Michel, the farm also offers self-catering accommodation. Guests share the communal living areas, cooking and eating together! And soon, a large auditorium, an associative café and a coworking space will see the light of day! It's an innovative place that advocates a collective approach: one to watch, as it evolves at great speed.

Wheat flour crushed on a stone millstone, farm baguettes, breads, pastries, cookies... Le Moulin de Thibo et Caro is all this at the same time. And we come from far away for this address which smells good the fresh crusty bread, just out of the oven. Moreover, on nice days, you can picnic there. Step by step, our two young farmers-bakers have made their business grow, climbing the steps of their ladder (of miller, of course!) by dint of work and talent.

It's still a favourite! A cellar in the countryside, nestled in an undergrowth. A stone house, a stream, a small bridge... We linger before passing the wrought iron door. The cachet of the place is as much admired as the number of bottles wisely lined up. An eye on the calvados, rums and whiskies with 500 labels. A stop in front of the 5,500 references of wines, classified by region. The Coleaux family is able to tell you about each bottle. And we let you discover the treasure that lies under your feet!

An essential producer on the Cider Route! It is impossible to pass through Cambremer without visiting one of the most beautiful and ancient cider cellars in Normandy, founded in 1865 by François Huet. The techniques have evolved, the installations too, but the recipe remains the same, rich in know-how and ancestral transmission. If you want to know more about cider and calvados, this is the place to be! Then head for the shop, where precious beverages (AOC-AOP Pays d'Auge cider, AOC Pays d'Auge calvados...) are waiting for you.

Here's the perfect address for cocoa lovers! After leaving her native Auvergne, Hélène set up shop not far from the station (not even afraid of the building work and the neighborhood!) to open this chocolate shop-tea room. Here, everything is homemade, from the logo to the decor and, of course, the chocolate! Gourmet squares, bars, candies and even spreads. If the portions are smaller than average, it's so you can enjoy them in one bite! Courageous and passionate, Hélène also sells her raw materials. The idea of the returnable box and bag is also brilliant.

For almost 30 years, this independent wine merchant has been taking us on a journey to the heart of the vineyards, overlooking... the sea, the lighthouse and the port. Over 300 wines from the best grape varieties of our terroirs in this Ali-Baba (rne) cellar, 90% of them from small growers. Local wines (do you know Coteaux du Giennois?) or grands crus, spirits, ciders, beers from local brewers, rums from overseas and elsewhere, there's something for every palate and every budget. There's nothing flashy about it, but the presentation is neat and tidy, with regular new arrivals.

The stars who visit Deauville are not mistaken! They are regularly seen in this Italian grocery store where everything is done to whet the appetite. Cheese platter, antipasti, olives, charcuterie, truffle lasagne and fresh homemade pasta. Not to mention the desserts, an ode to greed. Delicioso! Another surprise: the continuous service that allows Sarah, the owner, to do tastings. Just opposite the market, the shop is a meeting place where you can talk about your finds, while enjoying a good Italian wine!

Founded in 1981, Maison Asselot is the most famous ambassador of the genuine andouille de Vire, regularly awarded laurels of excellence in regional and national competitions. The best andouille from Vire, or almost! Handmade from pork belly, smoked in traditional beechwood fireplaces for three weeks, then simmered in a broth, Vire andouille can be enjoyed hot or cold, as an aperitif or at the table. An ancestral know-how, dating back to the ^18th century, to discover on our guided tours.

With over 150 farmhouse cheeses, most of them made from raw milk, this delicious shop is a real treat for the taste buds. French terroir is well represented, but not exclusively. It even manages to unite Normandy and England on its shelves with its selection of English and Norman cheeses. How could it be otherwise when you're located on Rue Guillaume le Conquérant? And for the past year, the Norman identity has been further reinforced in this beautiful boutique, with a beautiful space totally dedicated to cider and Calvados.

L'Olivérade delights our taste buds. The shop is charming and tempting, with its stalls of homemade pasta, cold meats, preserves, bottles of wine (from the small "vino della casa" to the finest vintages) and olive oils from all the regions of the Botte. The grocery store also offers a fresh section with antipasti, pesto, homemade tapenades, cooked dishes, sweet treats... And as the house doubles as a restaurant, you can opt for the lunch formula in the heart of the shop or on the terrace in the summer.

Along the way, don't miss La Sapinière. A visit to the estate, from the orchards to the cellars, is a fascinating immersion in the heart of a family history lovingly perpetuated for six generations. Regularly awarded laurels at regional competitions, the estate's production includes four nectars: cider, the flagship product, pommeau, calvados and apple juice. There's a cider for every palate, available in four cuvées: demi-sec, brut, "Verger du littoral" and, at the top of the bill, the special "Rivage du Bessin" cuvée, star of La Sapinière.

The Bayeuxians, as well as the tourists, are delighted with this pastry and confectionery shop (and tea room) founded in 1898. An institution! Run for the last twenty years by Isabelle and Pascal Doublet, Reine Mathilde has a unique cachet: high ceilings, mouldings, gilding, chandeliers and old-fashioned frescoes all combine here for the pleasure of the eyes. But the taste buds are not left out, because this Mathilde is also a cordon bleu! Macarons, nougats, pastries and specialties. To take away or on the spot, a paradise where one succumbs to temptation.