Towns & Cities

Again the choice is endless, from small seaside towns to cosmopolitan cities with wonderful shopping. Here are just a few to whet your appetite.

Alençon is world famous for needle-point lace, has many attractive streets of fine town houses, with ornate frontages decorated with wrought-iron lace. There is a Fine Arts and Lace Museum with a fabulous collection and occasionally stages exhibitions which are supported by famous designers such as Yves St Laurent and Christian Lacroix amongst others.

Caen is the city of William the Conqueror and home to the ducal château which is one of the largest fortified enclosures in Europe. It has so much else to offer, parks and gardens, memorials and museums, wonderful shops and the marina in its heart from where boat trips will take you to the Côte Fleurie, Côte de Nacre, D-Day Landing Beaches or Pegasus Bridge and other monuments.

Bagnoles-de-l'Orne, set in glorious countryside, is an elegant spa town built in the style of Deauville with a lakeside casino which also offers regular Tea Dances and Soirée. Fixed price or tailored relaxation and well-being sessions can be arranged.

Falaise has a rich cultural heritage and is home to William the Conqueror's Château. It also offers a wealth of leisure activities and hosts many events throughout the year.

Paris is within easy reach. Catch a fast early train from Argentan in the morning and arrive in Montparnasse in time for coffee and croissants.

Spend the day exploring all the capital has to offer and maybe enjoy an early dinner before catching the return train.

Alternatively, stay stay a night or two before returning to Le Bosquet and the peace of the Norman countryside.

For those who prefer the freedom of driving, Versailles is only just over 2 hours drive away and Euro Disney can be reached in a little over 3 hours,

Bayeux whose famous tapestry needs no introduction. It is also a pleasant city which boasts the fine Notre-Dame cathedral.

Domfront with walls dating back to the Middle Ages and its famous dungeon.

The surrounding area contains important pear and apple orchards.