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More to see in Normandy

It should be noted that you can’t become acquainted with the culture of Normandy without trying its cuisine. The thing is that the meal for Normands is a special important ritual with its own rules and traditions. Everything should be perfect here: from the appearance of the staff and serving of the dishes to the interior of the restaurant, music, and company you have dinner with. What's interesting, locals don't eat a lot in the morning. Despite the fact that nutritionists claim that it is important to eat plenty of food for breakfast, Normandy inhabitants don’t find it important. A usual breakfast in Normandy includes a cup of coffee, a glass of juice and a croissant. One more traditional breakfast here is scrambled eggs with carp caviar or shrimps. Pancakes made on buckwheat flour are very delicious. Fast food is not popular in Normandy because locals have a different idea of what food and meal should be. The most important meal in Lower Normandy is a late dinner. So, local restaurants serve the main courses at about 9 PM. A traditional dinner starts with appetizers, then there will be a soup, main course, a salad and a dessert. When ordering your favourite dishes, remember that local chefs love to cook fatty food. What's interesting, small portions are usually served at large feasts. It is a part of local tradition. There can be more than 10 different dishes during a banquette, so people should take small portions to taste all of the dishes and … Read further

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Normandy for children - what to visit

Young drivers should definitely visit Parc Ange Michel, where children can ride toy cars which look like real. Fun Box is located in Trulia and it is a perfect park for small children. Entertaining centre Royal Kids will interest children of all ages. There is a Lego Park, a climbing wall, electric cars, and a restaurant for children. Beauregard Aventure is a nice place for older children, small kids won’t … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

You can buy high quality toys for children in Normandy. For example, Vilac produces both soft toys for babies and a great variety of educational games for older children. Deglingos produces soft dolls which are popular even among adults. Metal coasters are perfect for those who want to decorate their house. Locals and tourists love these gifts. A picture by local artists is a truly Norman gift. There is a wide … Open

Best beaches

The old port city of Honfleur is well-known for its picturesque seascapes and well-kept seaside. It's an excellent choice for relaxed rest, as Honfleur beaches will suit fans of calm and active rest. There are lots of entertainment options in Honfleur, including romantic cruises and yacht tours. Just visit the old port and you'll get a chance to choose an excellent sea trip or even to rent a boat to explore scenic … Open

Travel guide to Normandy

In summer, both the resorts are always crowded and welcome numerous tourists, so travelers seeking privacy and intimacy are better to pay their attention to the nearby town of Barfleur. This is an old port town that is perfect for calm beach recreation. Vacationers are also welcome to rent a boat and head to explore the nearby landmarks of the coastal area. Granville is a port town that has a regular ferry … Open

Traditions and mentality of Normandy

A self-respecting Norman will never buy a Chinese counterfeit instead of Dior handbag or clothes of an unknown Taiwanese brand instead of expensive designer outfits. There are not many people in Normandy who come in time for meetings. Workaholism is not common here. On the contrary, the locals themselves are happy to leave work early or take their mind off their duties at every opportunity. The form is more … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

A usual breakfast in Normandy includes a cup of coffee, a glass of juice and a croissant. One more traditional breakfast here is scrambled eggs with carp caviar or shrimps. Pancakes made on buckwheat flour are very delicious. Fast food is not popular in Normandy because locals have a different idea of what food and meal should be. The most important meal in Lower Normandy is a late dinner. So, local restaurants … Open

Moving around in France - transportation

Take into account that in the capital, there is a special form of underground transportation. The metro serves not only the capital, but also the nearby suburbs. So far, there are 17 regular subway lines in the city. It is especially useful for tourists that there are quite clear maps and schemes at each station which makes it easy to take one’s bearing and get around. In addition to the main ones, there are five other regional branches in the metro that link the capital of France with the nearest cities. Trains also run strictly according to the schedule. During peak hours they run almost every fifteen minutes. However, the bus stops on their route are much less when compared to the underground intercity trains. … Open

Economy roadmap of France

Despite great achievements in the field of economics and the banking sector being regarded as most developed in the entire world, France still as of today records a huge public debt and has a deficit in the state budget. The ratings of GDP last year was about 1 trillion, 700 million Euros. GDP per capita of population is 41 000 dollars as of last year. Inflation is gradually decreasing, reaching an index of 1.7%. However, in spite of the successful economic structure, more than seven percent of the Country’s population still lives below the poverty lines. Unemployment rate accounts for about 7% and this index is seen to be slightly on the rise yearly. … Open