Normandy
The campsite is the well situated for discovering the treasures of Normandy ! Cultural vacations, sports vacations, gourmet vacations… Plan your stay “à la carte” with all the information on this page,
THE HISTORY OF NORMANDY
THE LANDING BEACHES
You can visit more than 30 sites in the region, including the American cemetery at Omaha Beach, the museum at Arromanches, the Pointe du Hoc, the Pegasus Bridge, St Mère Eglise, the Caen Memorial, the English cemetery at Bayeux, the German cemetery at La Cambe….But also small museums such as “Les Epaves” at Port-en- Bessin. Every year, on June 6, many villages commemorate the Allied landings (D-Day). It’s always a moment of intense emotion, remembering these fighters who came from afar to deliver the soil of France.
GUILLAUME LE CONQUERANT
The epic story of William the Conqueror, told in the Queen Matilda Tapestry, is on display in Bayeux, a UNESCO “Memory of the World” site.
Every year, on the first weekend in July, the town of Bayeux invites you to relive the era of the Dukes of Normandy with its medieval festivities.
NORMANDY’S HERITAGE
Architecture enthusiasts will be delighted to discover the wealth of Normandy’s heritage, with its many castles, farms and manor houses built of Caen stone; Le Château de Creully, de Fontaine Henry and de Balleroy, Le Manoir d’Argouges, le Prieuré de St Gabriel Brécy, l’Abbaye de Juaye-Mondaye….and all the remarkable gardens in the region! A little further afield, come and discover the city of Caen, with William the Conqueror’s feudal castle, the Abbayes aux Hommes and aux Femmes, the last vestiges of a prestigious medieval era! Bathed in sunshine and swept by the wind, a visit to Mont Saint-Michel, with its perched Abbey and impressive bay, will leave you with unforgettable memories, just 1h30’s drive from Martragny. The gardens of Giverny, made famous by the painter Claude Monet, are another must-see! You’ll be charmed by the pretty little town of Bayeux, with its medieval mansions, town houses and magnificent cathedral.
NORMANDY GASTRONOMY
CALVADOS, A REGION TO DISCOVER…
You can meet local producers, visit the cider and calvados workshops, the caramels (with salted butter) of Isigny-sur-Mer, the sablées or oysters of Asnelles,…
On the coast, you’ll have a wide choice of restaurants to enjoy a good seafood dish or to taste a delicious galette or crêpes, with family or friends.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES IN NORMANDY
SPORT & NATURE
A large number of trails await you for beautiful walks or bike rides by the sea or in the countryside.
Tours depart from the campsite and the village of Martragny, on foot or by bike, etc.
For sports enthusiasts, various clubs, stud farms, associations, etc. offer activities such as an 18-hole golf course at Port-en-Bessin, sailing, kayaking, sand yachting at Asnelles, horse riding, etc.
Every summer, just outside Bayeux, an accrobranche and labyrinth park welcomes young and old alike!
NORMANDY BEACHES
Children will be delighted to make beautiful sand cathedrals on the large beaches, while you admire the sea and its beautiful “changing” colors! Large sandy beach at Omaha Beach
