The historical center of Bayeux is just five minutes drive from the Mill. Bayeux is a beautiful medieval town with amazing cultural and historical heritage: cathedral, narrow cobbled streets, wooden houses, tapestry of Bayeux, the lace museum, British military cemetery ... It is also a very lively city, especially during the medieval festival held the first weekend of July.
Within easy reach of Le Moulin Morin (15 minutes drive away), you are on the track of the D-Day landing beaches : Arromanches and its circular cinema, Pointe du Hoc, the battery of Longues-sur-Mer, Omaha Beach, and in a radius of 50 km, Utah Beach, Sainte-Mère Eglise, Pegasus Bridge...
In Caen, city of William the Conqueror, a visit to the Memorial is a necessity, as well as the castle, the Abbey for men, the Abbaye for women and museums ... Caen is also a port in the city, from which you can stroll and browse along the canal to Ouistreham.
At Cherbourg, the Cité de la Mer located on the site of the former Transatlantic station, you will discover Le Redoutable, the world’s largest submarine open to visitors, or become the hero of an adventure "we walked under the sea."
Day trips are highly recommended to visit Honfleur, le Mont Saint Michel, Paris, la Hague, Chausey…
You can begin your holiday shopping at the colourful Sunday morning market which takes place on the quayside of Port-en-Bessin (7 km away) and where you will find local cheese, fish, seafood, shellfish...
We can help you to find a restaurant according to your wishes and will help you to find local cider and calvados.
The shops in Bayeux centre are 5 minutes from the mill. The Bayeux market takes place on Saturday morning.
Local specialties :
• Special pig from Bayeux
• Andouille de Vire
• Oysters and shellfish
• Local cheeses
• Teurgoule
• Cider, Calvados, Pommeau, Poiré and French Wine
In Normandy, there are also many activities to enjoy : beaches of sand, golf, horseback riding, swimming pool, plant maze, attraction parks, zoos, cinemas, sea fishing, discover the Cotentin marshes, hiking...
Le Moulin Morin, 14400 Bayeux France, Tél : +33 (0)6 21 35 26 76 – e-mail : contact@moulin-morin.com
