Beautiful Rental Homes in Normandy

Incredible low tide near our Normandy Beach House

admin — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 16:59:34 +0000

Spring 2011 has brought one of the lowest tides for many years for Normandy. These pictures were taken at the St Martin de Brehal beach near our house.

Holidaymakers who were staying at Maison Mielles were treated to some exceptional good weather and stunning views of the bay.

Find out more about our 6-bedroom beach house just 500 metres from this stunning beach

Bungee Jumping from the Souleuvre Viaduct

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:26:03 +0000

The Souleuvre Viaduct in Normandy was built during the 19th century by the famous French engineer Gustave Eiffel to carry the Caen – Saint Lô railway across the Souleuvre River. A permanent platform for bungee jumping was established by A. J. Hackett in 1990 atop the highest pillar. A light gangway was established where the railway platform used to be, allowing access to the platform from the side of the bridge. The viaduct offers a wonderful jumping experience amid the spectacular Normandy landscape and is easily accessible from our 2 holiday gîtes near Saint Lô and from our large beach house near Granville.

Get in touch with us if you would like to combine your holiday in Normandy with the adrenaline pumping excitement of a bungee jump!

Les Roches de Ham – Climbing and Walking

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 17:24:39 +0000

Just south of Saint Lo, in the Normandy countryside (bocage) is a rocky outcrop called ‘Les Roches de Ham’.

Popular with climbers because of the 100m plus shale cliff with magnificent views from the summit, the area is also a good walking and horse-riding location for those on holiday in this part of France.

Very close to our gîtes, this would be a great place for a short excursion while staying in the area .

Interested in horses? Visit the National Stud

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 12:56:03 +0000

Saint Lô is home to the largest national stud farm in France.

As well as being a fine example of 19th Century French architecture, the stud is open to visitors every day of the year, and presents stallions and carriage horses to visitors on afternoon per week (please check locally for timings).

The stud also provides a wide range of equestrian activities – race meetings, demonstrations of riding methods, driving, saddlery and farriery).

Visit Mont St Michel

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 15:03:52 +0000

Le Mont Saint Michel is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most visited tourist attractions in France, attracting more than 2.5 million visitors every year.

At less than an hour from all of our Normandy holiday properties it is well worth a visit during your stay with us.

Normandy from the air

admin — Sat, 01 May 2010 16:31:15 +0000

Parachuting and Microlight Flights

Taking your holiday in Normandy this year? If you fancy something a little different, then our holiday properties are within easy reach of centres that allow you to parachute jump and take microlight flights across the Cotentin Peninsula, including Mont St Michel.

Book a holiday at one of our properties and let us organise your flights for you.