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In 2007, the Hill family from Kent moved to Calvados in Normandy where they now run an eco-gite business. Here, wife and mother of two, Rosie Hill, shares their story with FrenchEntree - complete with faux pas and pigs.
Find something to celebrate in Normandy... Explore the region via Rouen, Falaise, Lisieux, Le Havre, Bayeux, Honfleur, Deauville and Trouville-sur-Mer.
In 2002 Patrick and Nicky Hilyer swapped a settled family life in Saffron Walden, North Essex for an exciting but unpredictable future: running a restaurant in Lower Normandy. Patrick explains how they became restaurateurs.
Normandy is renowned for being the equestrian capital of France – no doubt then, that there is plenty of choice for the potential horse or pony breeder, and some excellent quality available.
Buying or borrowing a horse or pony can be very rewarding and great fun. No matter what level you’re at or what sport you enjoy, you should find a huge choice in Normandy if you know where to start looking. Too much temptation...
The competition circuit in France can be very different to what you are used to in the UK, but can be just as much fun and is a great way of improving your French. Here are some pointers to get you started...
Not without good reason is Normandy known as the sport horse capital of Europe, and it boasts an infrastructure of top class vets, blacksmiths and suppliers to support the demand. You might be spoilt for choice but where do you start looking, and how can you be sure you’re getting a good one?
So you’ve found your dream home and at last you’re making the move to Normandy. But how do you transport your horse in safety and without stress? Some handy tips...
So what are the local specialities of Normandy? And what’s actually in them? We demystify those untranslatable dishes and change your menu nightmare in to menu heaven!
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| A la Normande / Vallée d’Auge |  |
| Omelette – à la Mère Poulard |  |
| Joue de Bœuf |  |
| Andouille de Vire |  |
| Agneau de pré-salé |  |
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Ah, La Belle Normandie, a haven for foodies! But before enjoying that welcomed taste of Paradise, some questions may need to be answered.
How on earth can one get one’s head around the vocabulary? What does it all mean? Sinéad Allart of the Wilde Kitchen helps you find out ...
Love them or hate them, no Christmas table in Normandy is complete without them.
Great value, great taste ........ Aphrodisiac?
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As we follow the highs and lows of one couple buying their dream house in Normandy, we discover that French property surveys are not what they ought to be and certainly don't mention sharing electricity with the neighbours...
A plateau de fruits de mer or seafood platter is a must in Normandy at Christmas time. Take a look at Sinéad’s recipe and tips on how to prepare and serve this festive dish full of local flavour…
Learn more about the property that the Calvados has to offer and the sort of price you will have to pay for your dream home in the Calvados département of Normandy...
Learn more about the property that the Eure has to offer and the sort of price you will have to pay for your dream home in the Eure département of Normandy...
Find out how one couple who had no intentions of buying a property abroad fell in love with a picture of a Norman-stlye cottage in an Estate Agent's window... and ended up buying it the same day on a coup de coeur!
As Remembrance Sunday approaches, Judy Mansfield describes how she came to be a regular participant in her local Rembrance Service in Normandy and her husband, Russ, an officially appointed porte-drapeau...
Normandy is the countryside of Paris and second home to many a Parisien. In fact, Parisiens refer to Normandy as the 21st district of Paris! So the Brits are not the only ones interested in the region...
Deciding what to do with our fish was one of the problems we needed to solve before leaving England...
FrenchEntrée Normandy has teamed up with author George East to provide a list of top tips when looking for your dream home in Normandy. George has written a series of books describing the adventures of him and his wife as they try to realise their dream of living the good life in rural Normandy. His experiences may serve you well...
You wouldn't expect to ponder over choosing a tub of crème fraîche. But in Normandy, home to a such a variety of some of the finest crème fraîche in the world, it's worth thinking about what's on offer before you buy... and where you buy it.
Tangy yet creamy, simple but tasty. A light desert using Normandy's richest ingredient, crème fraîche.
Thinking of buying a property in Normandy? This article is an introductory guide to the region covering climate, landscape, attractions, access, property styles and prices.
