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Forest d'Eawy, one of the largest sustainable forests in Europe, has numbers of wild boar, deer, badgers, red squirrel, buzzards and flora to interest. These are unlikely to be spotted in full daylight (try dawn or dusk, in silence, with plenty of patience), visit Cleres Zoological Park for guaranteed sightings. Riding and pony trekking can be arranged at the excellent stables in St. Saens.

The area was home to the V1 rocket project during World War II, close by is a fully uncovered site with rocket and ramp, the headquarters were at the nearby Chateau de Bosmelet with its award winning garden. It's just one of many gardens, historical sites and Chateaux to visit in the area.

The 18 hole St Saens golf course is five minutes away by car, it rambles over a river valley and forested hillside surrounding the chateau clubhouse, membership is not required. Our own golf site is at www.golfnormandy.com http://www.golfnormandy.com .

Normandy is rated among the top ten most desirable golfing locations in the world, there are 37 courses to choose from.

40 minutes away is the glorious Normandy coast, uncrowded, rugged and full of French charm with beautifully clean sand and pebble beaches. Set amongst the white chalk cliffs are many small villages with restaurants and sea views serving freshly caught fish and seafood.

Rouen with its impressive Cathedral and medieval old quarter is a 20 minute drive. Independantly owned shops and boutiques specialise in hand made chocolates, designer clothes, perfume, antiques, jewelry and it hosts numerous excellent restaurants. A comprehensive culture program covers film, music, opera and dance throughout the year.

Paris is one hour and ten minutes away by train from Rouen www.sncf.com http://www.sncf.com , two hours by car.
In September the ever growing Deauville American film festival is a chance to see a host of big stars who are attracted by the event's relaxed and low key atmosphere.

Guy de Maupassant, Flaubert, Marcel Proust and Oscar Wilde were all in Normandy at some time during their lives, their residences are dotted around the region.

Normandy is home to the Impressionist movement, whose artists were inspired by the cliffs at Etretat, Rouen Cathedral and the Normandy countryside. Monet's house and garden at Giverny is one and a half hours away, there are many other places to visit connected to the art movement. We can arrange an introductory tour.

Nearby Bocasse is an open air fun fair for smaller children, further afield is the larger Parc St Paul nearer Paris. There are numerous outdoor adventure parks all featuring different attractions and activities.

Paris, Eurodisney and the World War II Normandy landing beaches are within a couple of hours drive.

There are several excellent restaurants in the vicinity and an exceptional choice further afield in Rouen and around the large marina in Dieppe.

Both Rouen and Dieppe have large commercial centres where there are large savings to be made on sporting and other goods.

There are two large supermarkets and many smaller shops at St Saens, 3kms away, with a market on Thursday mornings at nearby Buchy on Monday mornings and Neufchatel on Saturday mornings.
 
Have a look at www.normandy-tourism.org http://www.normandy-tourism.org to get a fuller picture of what's available in the area or to make a detailed search for a specific interest.