KerWest's guidebook
Necessities
Village Square with many conveniences:
Great local bakery (closed Mondays).
Small fresh market on Tuesdays. Also has a small grocery (closed Sundays). Post office. Pharmacy. Banking. Petrol station.
Saint-Clair-sur-l'Elle
Village Square with many conveniences:
Great local bakery (closed Mondays).
Small fresh market on Tuesdays. Also has a small grocery (closed Sundays). Post office. Pharmacy. Banking. Petrol station.
Le Molay-Littry
Large fresh market, every Thursday.
Closest supermarket, Super U.
Saint-Lô
Prepared food market, Fridays.
Large fresh food market, Saturdays.
Bayeux
Wonderful fresh and prepared food market, Saturdays
Food scene
Aux délices de Saint-Clair
7 Rue de la LibérationWe've tried all the local bakeries (<10km) and this is our favourite.
L'hirondelle Restaurant
32 Rte de BalleroyCharming hosts, creative food, and wonderful desserts.
Lovely romantic restaurant. A bit pricey but well worth it.
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Manoir de la Drôme
129 Rue des ForgesLovely romantic restaurant. A bit pricey but well worth it.
Learn about classic Normand beverages: apple juice, cider, pommeau, and calvados. Tour ends with a tasting!
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Ferme de la Sapiniere
12 Rte de Port en BessinLearn about classic Normand beverages: apple juice, cider, pommeau, and calvados. Tour ends with a tasting!
Factory which makes and sells much of the famous dairy products in the area. There is a small shop where products are sold directly. In the summer there are lines for ice-cream and benches available so you can eat on-site.
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Isigny Sainte Mère Coopérative
2 Rue Dr BoutroisFactory which makes and sells much of the famous dairy products in the area. There is a small shop where products are sold directly. In the summer there are lines for ice-cream and benches available so you can eat on-site.
Les Halles D'isigny
Rue du 19 Mars 1962Good place to pick up many of the local specialities.
Caramels d'Isigny
Restaurant La Cantine d'Eugène
6 Rue Georges LaisneyAward winning
le moulin de la galette
38 Rue de NesmondLovely place with character and good food
La Maison Blanche
10 Rue LaitièreA real treat, though a bit expensive
Indoor and outdoor dining steps away from Utah beach. A historical bunker also houses a communications museum.
Le Roosevelt - Utah beach
Indoor and outdoor dining steps away from Utah beach. A historical bunker also houses a communications museum.
Restaurant La Trinquette
7 Rue du JoncalGreat food! And open on Mondays :)
Cute resto (Tea salon; cider bar) with healthy, tasty food at the entrance to the Jardin des Plantes. Take a stroll there after the wonderful meal. Helpful and friendly service.
Les Pipelettes
1 Rue Quesnel CanveauxCute resto (Tea salon; cider bar) with healthy, tasty food at the entrance to the Jardin des Plantes. Take a stroll there after the wonderful meal. Helpful and friendly service.
Tasty local resto just 11km away. Always a good option for lunch or dinner. Friendly fast service :)
Bar Le Trot
12 Rue Bernard AnquetilTasty local resto just 11km away. Always a good option for lunch or dinner. Friendly fast service :)
There is a wealth of choice on this street in Caen and you really can't go wrong. Choose this resto for great food, service and atmosphere.
Balthazar - Buvette & bar à manger
2 Pl. MalherbeThere is a wealth of choice on this street in Caen and you really can't go wrong. Choose this resto for great food, service and atmosphere.
WWII
Omaha-Strand
Omaha Beach Memorial Museum
Avenue de la LibérationOverlord-Museum Omaha Beach
Lotissement Omaha CenterMaisy Battery
7 Les PerruquesWWII German military zone.
Sightseeing
Balleroy castle
Rue du SapinJardin de Castillon
D73Winner of a remarkable garden award.
Castle of Colombières
Le ChâteauWetland park home to wildlife, especially birds.
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Regionaler Naturpark Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin
3 Village des Ponts DouveWetland park home to wildlife, especially birds.
Activities
Located in Cerisy la Forêt, this nature reserve is open for walking and hiking with some picnic areas. Dogs on a lead are welcomed.
Forêt Domaniale de Cerisy (Réserve Naturelle)
Located in Cerisy la Forêt, this nature reserve is open for walking and hiking with some picnic areas. Dogs on a lead are welcomed.
Bayeux Abenteuer
Lovely beach with facilities and activities. Hiking trails also open nearby.
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Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer
Lovely beach with facilities and activities. Hiking trails also open nearby.
Eolia Normandy
Offers a variety of beach sporting options.
For those who like to shop for pretty things! Great for antique style, garden decorations and trinkets. Wonderful, friendly service!
LA BROCANTE ANGLAISE
11 La Croix GeorgesFor those who like to shop for pretty things! Great for antique style, garden decorations and trinkets. Wonderful, friendly service!
For those who like to shop for pretty things! Great for antique style, garden decorations and trinkets. Wonderful, friendly service!
LA BROCANTE ANGLAISE
11 La Croix GeorgesFor those who like to shop for pretty things! Great for antique style, garden decorations and trinkets. Wonderful, friendly service!
Day Trip
Interesting towns to visit while using KerWest as your home base.
Mont Saint-Michel Bay
Deauville
Granville
Vintage
If you spend any time in Granville, be sure to stop and shop here vintage clothing and trinkets.
Chats-Nippés
If you spend any time in Granville, be sure to stop and shop here vintage clothing and trinkets.