Caen day trip

We have to make an unexpected trip into Caen this morning. Our hire car is playing up and we need to get it sorted.
It’s only an hour’s drive away, needed to get through a toll gate which was a bit challenging but we managed. Caen is quite a big city with a lovely 11th century castle in the centre. The castle was built by William the Conqueror and Caen is where he and his wife Matilde are buried.

It’s a beautiful old city with so many churches and abbeys and of course the Castle which is one of the largest in Europe. We had a lovely walk around looking at the architecture of the older part of the city.

Turns out they had to replace our car, shame cause the other one was very flash, this one not so much!

With our new wheels we headed off to find a Cider and Calvados tasting. La Ferme De Billy. They have been making cider since 1651.
The cider was lovely, the Calvados must be an acquired taste.

Found a lovely restaurant for lunch near Pont-L’Eveque. Great food, cider and beer! We called into the farm where they buy their cheese and got some to take home. After that lunch all we’re going to need is some cheese.

Made our way back to Camembert and visited their cheese museum and factory. Then a quick stop in Vimoutiers for some wine, beer and baguette to go with our cheese.Read more