During the vacations, many families go to Normandy to enjoy the fresh air, the beaches, and the cultural visits. Being educated as a family is indeed a point on which moms are demanding!
Here are some tips for moms who want to visit Calvados with their children, and who want to orient their visit towards a cultural setting.
The Castle of William the Conqueror
Or rather the castles of William the Conqueror! Indeed, there are two of them in Calvados. Far from being in ruins, these castles can still be visited, and children appreciate very much the fact that they can walk on the ramparts. Accessible for free, they allow a nice family walks with their little knight or princess. A must-see for parents of children in CM1 class, since the Middle Ages are on the curriculum for this section!
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The landing beaches with children?
The idea may discourage some parents, but the visit to the D-Day landing beaches is quite possible with the family. Children can discover the remains of the bunkers and run in the sand to let off steam. It is far from a classic visit! It also allows them to go back into history and discover it elsewhere than in their school books. Note that here too, the visit is a must for parents of children studying in CM2, troisième, and première, as the Second World War is on the curriculum of these three classes.
Observing Nature in Honfleur
Honfleur is the birthplace of impressionist painting. While mom and dad will be delighted to stroll through the pretty flowery streets and explore the artists’ studios, children will not be left out.
Indeed, in Honfleur, there is the Naturospace, where they can observe tropical butterflies in freedom! A fairy tale for little girls! Tropical flowers from Amazonia are also visible, which gives the place a shimmering look.
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Here are some ideas to discover Calvados with your family through cultural visits, but there are many others! It’s up to you to let your children appreciate history and natural sciences by showing them that these things also exist outside the classroom.
Historical spaces.
Normandy is indeed the most popular destination for parents during vacations because children can gain knowledge while having fun. This region has more than nine hundred tourist sites and monuments. Each historical space is in fact the stages and eras of Normandy itself. We can mention the manors of the Pays d’Auge, the prestigious abbeys, the medieval fortresses, the fortified farms of the Bessin, the religious buildings, and many other places to visit to enrich the knowledge of your children.
This is why the history of Calvados can be read through its castles. The visit of the Manors will not fail to amaze you. From the Manoir d’Argouges to the Manoir des Évêques in Canapville, you will not be at the end of your surprise. The great gardens are also real open-air shows in Calvados. It is even possible to enjoy accommodations with gardens as far as the eye can see in the foreground. Thus you will be able to improve your knowledge of the flora of Calvados. Fun tours and rich discoveries are what make Normandy one of the best vacation destinations. You too can make the right choice for your children to have unforgettable vacation memories.
Visit a distillery and cheese factory in the region.
A dream destination for all parents, but also for some children, because Calvados is a tourist site that combines the pleasant with the essential. It is always a great pleasure for children to tell their friends about their vacation adventures and especially the new things they have seen. And the places to visit, the historical monuments, it is not what misses in Calvados. It is undoubtedly with the greatest motivation that your children will be able to cultivate themselves by discovering the gastronomic specialties of the region.
The cider factories and distilleries are places that make Normandy unique. And during the vacation season, companies and producers open their doors for guided tours! Discover the know-how of all these specialties of the Normandy gastronomy. Some producers will even let you taste a glass during your visit.