Bed and breakfast in Falaise

The culinary specialities of Falaise

The Falaise countryside welcomes its visitors with authentic and generous cuisine. Dairy products such as Livarot and Camembert de Normandie are no strangers to its good reputation! There are several ways to quench your thirst during a meal. Poiré de Normandie, for example, goes well with white meats, while the region's cider is used in the preparation of many dishes, including seafood. Its inhabitants also love Calvados, a brandy used to concoct the famous café-calva.

During your stay, you can enjoy other refined dishes by discovering the best restaurants in Falaise. Auge Valley-style veal fillet, Normandy-style fish blanquette, Rump steak heart fillet with morel mushroom sauce: you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to satisfying your taste buds! At snack time, what a pleasure to taste a slice of bourdelot, a delicious apple in a golden crust, hot or cold.

Falaise: activities

Henry I, the last son of William the Conqueror and crowned King of England in 1100 ordered the construction of the oldest of the Falaise Castle buildings. This medieval-style monument stands on a rocky spur and comprises 3 keeps built in 3 different periods. When you visit this fortress, also known as William the Conqueror's Castle, you'll have a unique opportunity to discover a fortified enclosure that combines military and residential functions. Then take to the skies to contemplate the superb landscapes of Calvados. Your hot-air balloon flight will be an unforgettable experience! For those who suffer from vertigo, there are other activities to try on your holiday. The open-air centre at Pont-d'Ouilly offers stand-up paddle tours and several instructors supervise canoe trips down the Orne. Falaise's cultural attractions will not disappoint! The Musée des Automates is one of the must-see tourist attractions, immersing visitors in the daily lives of the inhabitants of Paris from 1920 to 1950. You'd also do well to visit the Civilian War Memorial if you have the time.

Must-see sites around Falaise

Caen is a tourist stop-off for anyone staying in a bed and breakfast in Falaise. In fact, it has the advantage of being located only an hour from this small fortified town. Its historic heritage undoubtedly plays a part in its appeal. Among the remarkable buildings to discover are the church of Saint-Pierre, the Abbaye aux Hommes and the Château Ducal. A stopover at the Caen Memorial is also a must, a place dedicated to the cultures of peace and the Cold War. If you want to recharge your batteries, the ideal way to do so is to take a stroll along the avenues of the Colline aux oiseaux, Caen's green lung. Other must-see places around Falaise include the monuments and natural sites of the Suisse Normande. A visit to the Château de Pontécoulant is sure to provide you with some unforgettable discoveries, and a picnic shared by the Rabodanges lake will be just as enjoyable!