Sports, leisure, gastronomy, so many things to do and discover...

Thalassotherapy and casinos, Calvados presents its relaxation menu. With its 12 marinas and as many golf courses, you can learn or improve in many disciplines.

In addition, 120 km of coasts, rivers and bodies of water are available for pleasure boating, wind, water or white water sports as well as the practice of all water activities.

But let's not forget that Calvados is the land of the horse par excellence. Thanks to the sea, its fertile land, its green pastures from spring to winter, Calvados is a true breeding ground : here we find the greatest concentration of stud farms per hectare.
From thoroughbreds to draft horses, from trotters to competition horses, whether anonymous or champions, all live happy days here in the apple orchards that serve as their paddocks.

Cider, pommeau, calvados, ... Come and discover the secrets of making these delicious beverages.

Calvados by the sea : 120 km coastline with many ports. The auctions and markets are full of fish (sole, plaice, whiting, etc.) and seafood (shrimp, crab, lobster, etc.). Our region will introduce you to our shellfish that you can fish or buy in the ports and enjoy in a friendly atmosphere, scallops and Cotentin oysters.

Calvados on land, these are the green meadows, the apple trees and the cowsIts agricultural vocation allows its inhabitants to benefit from the best dairy products : butter, crème fraîche, cheese. For the more gourmets, you can taste good meats and famous charcuterie specialties: Andouille from Vire and the Gut in the Caen style. 

dessert side : Start by tasting our famous creamy cheeses including Livarot, Pont-l'Évêque and Camembert. And to finish your meal in style, enjoy the Asnelles shortbread, the Teurgoule and the traditional tarte aux pommes, always accompanied by the essentials: cider, pommeau, calvados! For the more curious, taking the cider route will allow you to learn about this drink so appreciated by the Normans.