The chateau is centred in an area perfect for outdoor activities. Mark and Fiona will be pleased to advise you on how to make the most of your time here. Here are some of the most popular pursuits and places to see:

• Swimming and sunbathing at the beautiful west coast beaches at Cartaret
• Country and coastal rambling - details available from Mark and Fiona
• Bricquebec Market every Monday morning 9-12.30
• A trip across the oyster beds to Tatihou Island off St Vaast la Houge
• An evening or two at the butchers in Rufosses - a brilliant informal 4 course meal for 60 Francs - inclusive of cider!
• Moules frites at the Bar Calne Marine on the quayside at Cartaret
• An omelette aux lardons avec frites at the end of your coastal walk to Omanville la Rogue at Bar Marbella
• A visit to local chateaux (Gardens - Tourlaville, Vauville, Orville Nacqueville, Crofville and Martinvast)
• Bayeux Tapestry - a great exhibition 3/4 hour away
• The landing beaches - Aromanches: Mulberry harbour and 360 degrees cinema (18 minutes of drama), Point du Hoc, Bayeux war museum
• The peace museum and memorial at Caen
• Shopping in the regional markets, Auchan hypermarket, the boutiquesin Cherbourg and for wine tasting the Wine Warehouse in Cherbourg
• The charming animal park near Montaign la Brisette

Outside the chateau