Centre Travel

In the village centre, along the way of St-Sauveur, in the direction of the chateau La Boeuf Ferre' Address: Christian Jacquet 10, rue des Croisiers - 14000 Caen T: 02 31 85 36 40 E.Mail: cc jacquet12@alceadsl.fr www.boeufferre.com Restaurant: 40 places E.Mail:

In the village centre, along the way of St-Sauveur, in the direction of the chateau La Boeuf Ferre' Address: Christian Jacquet 10, rue des Croisiers - 14000 Caen T: 02 31 85 36 40 E.Mail: cc jacquet12@alceadsl.fr www.boeufferre.com Restaurant: 40 places E.Mail:

Today Caen is a thriving commercial and university centre, with historical roots dating back even before William of Normandy lent the town his favour in the 11 th C. He commissioned the Abbaye aux Hommes as well as the Abbaye aux Dames, built for his wife Mathilde and now her final resting place. Both buildings surviving the destruction of bombardments in 1944. The city was rebuilt after the War, and present day Caen offers an appealing mix of old and new with plenty of well-maintained green spaces. Various markets are held daily. Most visitors to Caen head straight for the thought-provoking Memorial, where you can easily spend a whole day, but also worth a visit is the Jardin Botanique , with its collection of exotic plants, and the city's Fine Arts Museum housed within the walls of William of Normandy's castle. There are 12 trains a day from Paris with a journey time of around 2 hours. There is also a shuttle link with the Ferry Terminal at Ouistreham plus a good loc...

Today Caen is a thriving commercial and university centre, with historical roots dating back even before William of Normandy lent the town his favour in the 11 th C. He commissioned the Abbaye aux Hommes as well as the Abbaye aux Dames, built for his wife Mathilde and now her final resting place. Both buildings surviving the destruction of bombardments in 1944. The city was rebuilt after the War, and present day Caen offers an appealing mix of old and new with plenty of well-maintained green spaces. Various markets are held daily. Most visitors to Caen head straight for the thought-provoking Memorial, where you can easily spend a whole day, but also worth a visit is the Jardin Botanique , with its collection of exotic plants, and the city's Fine Arts Museum housed within the walls of William of Normandy's castle. There are 12 trains a day from Paris with a journey time of around 2 hours. There is also a shuttle link with the Ferry Terminal at Ouistreham plus a good loc...

An unusual way of exploring the countryside the Nord Pas-de-Calais has a number of donkey hire centres. A real hit with the children. Address: Esquelbecq - maison du Westhoek 9, place Bergerot, Esquelbecq T: 00 33 (0)3 28 62 88 57 www.esquelbecq.com

An unusual way of exploring the countryside the Nord Pas-de-Calais has a number of donkey hire centres. A real hit with the children. Address: Esquelbecq - maison du Westhoek 9, place Bergerot, Esquelbecq T: 00 33 (0)3 28 62 88 57 www.esquelbecq.com

The small market town of Desvres has been renowened dor its ceramics, since 1764 (Faience, pottery and porcelain). The museum uses modern and interesting approach to learning about the history and manufacture of all types of ceramics, and is suited to all age groups. Address: Rue Jean Mace', Desvres T: 00 33 (0)3 21 83 23 23 E: desvresmuseum@wanadoo.fr www.desvresmuseum.org

The small market town of Desvres has been renowened dor its ceramics, since 1764 (Faience, pottery and porcelain). The museum uses modern and interesting approach to learning about the history and manufacture of all types of ceramics, and is suited to all age groups. Address: Rue Jean Mace', Desvres T: 00 33 (0)3 21 83 23 23 E: desvresmuseum@wanadoo.fr www.desvresmuseum.org

This tiny but excellent museum is in an authentic fisherman's house, situated in the old fisherman's quarter. It recounts living life in general in this steep little street at the beginning of the 20th century. Address: 16, rue du Machicoulis, Boulogne-sur-Mer T: 00 33 (0)3 21 30 14 52 E: maisonbeuriere@aol.com

This tiny but excellent museum is in an authentic fisherman's house, situated in the old fisherman's quarter. It recounts living life in general in this steep little street at the beginning of the 20th century. Address: 16, rue du Machicoulis, Boulogne-sur-Mer T: 00 33 (0)3 21 30 14 52 E: maisonbeuriere@aol.com

This indoor discovery centre offers a great hands-on opportunity for children and grown ups to be educated and entertained as they learn about the sand, its uses and the creatures that live in and around it. Address: Chemin de la Warenne, Ecault T: 00 33 (0)3 21 10 84 30 E: arena@agglo-boulonnais.fr http//arena.agglo-boulonnais.fr

This indoor discovery centre offers a great hands-on opportunity for children and grown ups to be educated and entertained as they learn about the sand, its uses and the creatures that live in and around it. Address: Chemin de la Warenne, Ecault T: 00 33 (0)3 21 10 84 30 E: arena@agglo-boulonnais.fr http//arena.agglo-boulonnais.fr

This restaurant is close to the Cathedral, and close to the village centre. Restaurant: 70 places Address: Celine & Pierre-Louis AUDRAIN 10, Rue Laitiere - 14400 Bayeux Tel: 02 31 92 72 79 Fax: 02 31 92 89 48 celine audrain421@ orange.fr

This restaurant is close to the Cathedral, and close to the village centre. Restaurant: 70 places Address: Celine & Pierre-Louis AUDRAIN 10, Rue Laitiere - 14400 Bayeux Tel: 02 31 92 72 79 Fax: 02 31 92 89 48 celine audrain421@ orange.fr