Normandy Heritage Package: a group outing in Normandy combining history, nature and gastronomy
Audience: groups
Organize a group outing to Normandy to discover the historical, natural and gastronomic heritage of the Manche region. Between peaceful marshes, gourmet traditions and the memory of the Second World War, this unique itinerary offers participants a series of unforgettable discoveries.
A program that combines a visit to the Normandy Victory Museum, a walk in the Cotentin marshes, the discovery of the making of Isigny caramels and the visit of the artisanal brewery of Sainte-Mère-Église.
An outing developed in collaboration with local stakeholders
The Terroir Pack brings together four local tourism partners around a program combining Norman heritage, landscapes and know-how.
- the Isigny Caramel Gallery
- the Cotentin Boatmen
- le Normandy Victory Museum
- The Sainte-Mère-Église Craft Brewery
Each stage explores a different facet of the local heritage: history, marsh landscapes and gastronomic traditions.
Example of a day's schedule
10 a.m. - The Caramel Gallery of Isigny
The day begins with a guided tour of the Isigny Caramel Gallery.
From a glass-enclosed gallery overlooking the workshops, participants observe the different stages of production of the famous Isigny caramels, from the mixing of ingredients to the final candy.
The visit ends with a tasting and a stop in the shop selling Norman products.
12pm - The marshes with the Cotentin boatmen
The group then embarks on a ride through the heart of the Cotentin marshes with The boatmen of the Cotentin.
Along the waterways, the guides tell the story of these preserved landscapes, life in the marshes and the events of June 1944 that took place there.
A stop at the Ormes Lock House allows you to share a lunch made up of local products.
15:30 PM - The Normandy Victory Museum
The visit continues at Normandy Victory Museum, dedicated to the Battle of the Hedgerows during the summer of 1944.
Guided through recreated scenes and museum collections, participants discover the lives of soldiers and civilians during this decisive period of the Battle of Normandy.
17:45 PM - The Sainte-Mère-Église brewery
The day ends with the discovery of the craft brewery of Sainte-Mère-Église.
The tour showcases the tools and techniques of production before a tasting in the brewery's retro pub area.
Practical information
- Activity reserved for groups
- From 20 people
- Indicative program that may be adapted according to the organization of the day
- Shipping not included
Plan your group outing in the heart of Normandy
Our team will assist you in preparing for this outing full of discoveries.