With it’s magnificent coastline with clean, uncrowded beaches, the peaceful inland towns and villages or wealth of historical sites- Normandy has a welcome for everybody
Golf
Normandy has almost 40 courses which are as varied as the landscapes they occupy. Only in Normandy can you tee off in the shadow of a magnificent chateau, walk the cliff top links where the impressionist painters pitched their easels a century before or chip out of the bunkers overlooking the
D-Day beaches. Several of Normandy's golf courses already enjoy international renown.
Angling
What applies to golf also applies to fishing. In Normandy there are plenty of fish and fewer anglers chasing them. There are miles of first category waters where trout are particularly dominant while the many lakes (formerly gravel pits) are home to some very large carp. All in all the region is perfect for angling holidays.
Walking
There are hundreds of graded footpaths criss-crossing the region with levels to suit all tastes from a half hour stroll to a weekend hike. The well established Randonee network of trails covers some of the most spectacular scenery in Normandy with its numbered "GR" routes while at the other end of the scale the tourist offices will be able to suggest interesting circuits around their particular town or village.
Cycling
It is possible to follow the pre-planned routes without even seeing a road in Normandy while local cycling associations produce more detailed itineraries to let you discover the area at a more leisurely pace. The perfect way to travel through country lanes, valleys and forests.
Horse Riding
The horse is king in Normandy. Whether breeding, racing, show jumping, trekking or training jockeys - the region is renowned for its links with the equestrian world. Consequently, there is every kind of riding activity for adults and children of all standards. In fact there are at least 66 riding establishments in Normandy which is home of France's National stud the Haras du Pin - opening it's doors to the public every Thursday with a display of the stallions and horse teams.
Markets
All over France there are wonderful street markets and Normandy is no exeption.
Monday morning: Briouze, Tinchebray, Remelard, Vimoutiers. Tuesday morning: L'Aigle(one of the largest markets in France), Alencon, Argenten, Athis au Perche, Bagnole de L'Orne, Le Sap, Passais le Conception, Perseigne, Pervencheres, Slogny la trappe.
Wednesday morning: Alencon, Carrouges, Flers, Le Mele, Le Theil/huisine, Longny au Perche.
Thursday morning: Alencon, Belleme, Bretoncelles, La Ferte mace, Le Merlerault, Moulin la Marche, Putanges, Trun.
Friday morning: Argentan, Conde/huisne, Courtomer, Domfront, Ecouche, La Chapelle d'Andaine, Tourouvre, Vimoutiers, Senonche.
Saturday morning: L'Aigle, Alencon, Bretoncelles, Colombe, Flers, Gace, Le Sap, Mortagne, Ranes, Sees, Verneuil sur Avre.
Sunday morning: Alencon, Argentan, Ceton, Courtomer.
