Falaise

Normandy's local produce

The cuisine of Falaise and the Calvados has plenty of surprises in store for you! The chefs at the top restaurants masterfully combine tradition and modernity on their menus. They use fresh local produce to delight their customers. For starters, many offer the eternal Normandy salad with its succulent andouille de vire. The most demanding palates will then appreciate the rabbit with calvados mustard, a recipe as tasty as it is generous, combining crème fraîche, lardons and mushrooms. If cider isn't your cup of tea, you'll have no trouble finding regional drinks with character. Calvados white wines, for example, go perfectly with scallops au gratin or a vegetable jardinière. Normandy sole, accompanied by white rice, is also a popular dish in Calvados. A gourmet on holiday in Falaise is spoilt for choice when it comes to desserts! Among the mouth-watering pastries are milk jam and teurgoule, particularly popular in the countryside of Caen. Have you made any particular culinary discoveries? Find the best local Normandy produce at the weekly market. It's held every Saturday at Place Belle Croix.

Sightseeing and leisure activities in Falaise

Home to just 8,000 inhabitants, Falaise nevertheless boasts a substantial historical and cultural heritage! On the one hand, it is symbolised by the Castle of William the Conqueror. The Haute-Court works have restored the fortress to its former glory, and the restoration of the damaged walls should further enhance this monument to the town's medieval past. The Pays de Falaise is also home to the Cistercian Abbey of Villers-Canivet. Here you'll discover its spectacular gatehouse, its cloister and have the opportunity to take photos in its magnificent parkland, which extends over a hectare.

To see the region's heritage from a new angle, there's nothing like a hot-air balloon flight! The Normandy countryside and its waterways such as the River Ante take on a whole new dimension when seen from the sky. The pilot will do his utmost to ensure a smooth take-off and landing to reassure even the most anxious, who would be wrong to miss out on this extraordinary experience. A museum that arouses the curiosity of many visitors to Falaise is the Civilian War Memorial. The inhabitants of this commune in Calvados paid a heavy price during the Second World War. This establishment pays them a vibrant tribute by dealing with their daily lives.

Emblematic sites around Falaise

The Musée de Normandie is also involved in helping new generations to remember. It is located in Caen, which is half an hour's drive from your holiday rental in Falaise.

Continue your visit to the must-see sites with a trip to the Musée des Beaux-Arts. It houses collections from the Italian, French, Flemish and Dutch schools. Other places to catch your eye in Caen include the Jardin des Plantes and Saint-Pierre Church.