Getaways to Normandy

A destination long prized by Parisians, Normandy plays host to a treasure-trove of natural beauty and towns with an international aura such as the glamorous seaside resort of Deauville, the romantic Cabourg, and Honfleur, the stronghold of artists and Impressionism.

Poetic, soothing, elegant, and green, Normandy unfurls all the beneficial offerings of the sea and countryside. Blessed by an enchanting marine climate and an endlessly changing sky, it benefits from fascinating nature and light which inspired the Impressionists. Only two hours from the capital, Normandy is now invaded by Parisians who come to take advantage of its wonderful fresh air, and taste the flavours and fragrances of its excellent local produce. We all love its cider, fish, noble seafood, and prestigious cheeses... We appreciate the elegance of its star-rated hotels, the charm of its manor houses. We enjoy the exhilaration of long strolls on its sandy beaches, thrill to the excitement of its casino tables... From the famous boardwalks of Deauville, to Trouville, a chic little fishing port with a beach 1.2 km long, lined with sumptuous villas, Cabourg, a seaside resort as romantic as one could wish, where Marcel Proust wrote “In Search of Lost Time”, and Honfleur, the home port of Impressionist painters, the “Côte Fleurie” can be enjoyed in so many different ways.

Les bonnes Tables :

Restaurant du Manoir des Impressionnistes

Thanks to architect-designer Jean-Philippe Nuel, this flagship of Art Deco on one of the region’s loveliest beaches has re-instated its former splendour in its transformation into a luxury hotel. A stylish building with an immaculate facade, it is comprised of 103 rooms including six suites and a Thalasso & Spa area which invites guests to disconnect while benefiting from expert treatments and revitalizing signature cures. hotel-cures-marines.com

Nestling behind the walls of a beautiful 18th-C. Norman house in Honfleur, the Ferme Saint Siméon with 35 luxurious rooms and suites is a corner of paradise offering intimacy and charm. Surrounded by gardens gazing at the estuary of the Seine, this old farmhouse offers the stylishness of a cosy Norman inn with a bright spa enhanced by a sublime indoor pool. www.fermesaintsimeon.fr

The Grand Hôtel Cabourg built in 1907 benefits from direct access to the beach. Renovated in 2011 by the Studio Hertrich & Adnet, it offers spacious rooms and three suites with warm atmospheres. The gastronomic restaurant headed by chef Jérôme Lebeau and the brand new spa run by the biological Kos brand perpetuate its quest for excellence. www.mgallery.com

On the hills of Honfleur, in a dining-room offering a stunning view

of the sea, the restaurant at the Manoir des Impressionnistes

is run by chef Aurélien Thellier.

He orchestrates discerning gastronomic cuisine inspired

by local produce. manoirdesimpressionnistes.com

Restaurant de la Ferme Saint Siméon

White tablecloths, refined tableware and signed silverware, all the art of the table on a par with the fine, precise cooking of chef Mickaël Lelièvre, who enhances the noblest ingredients with exemplary delicacy. www.fermesaintsimeon.fr

Le 1912

Basking in “Belle Epoque” elegance and

a timeless atmosphere, Le 1912

is the gastronomic restaurant of the Cures Marines Trouville hotel, orchestrated by its new chef, Johan Thyriot. He aims to work with local ingredients and offers

a menu brimming with freshness and creativity. www.le1912.com