Le Pressoir is a group of self catering gites within an ex farm courtyard, tranquil & peaceful, just a short distance from a thriving village
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Boutique hotel meets french rural charm... our gites are not your average holiday gite. Le Pressoir de la Vieville is packed full of french rural charm... from the yet to be renovated cider press to the small and sometimes decidedly quirky sculptures and artwork. Old meets new perfectly, with retained stone walls and original oak beams alongside bang up to date plasma screens, lighting fast broadband and modern kitchens and bathrooms.
I love this summer tradition in Bayeux - The Light Show at the Cathedral.
It starts tonight and will be on every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evening until August 31st - from dusk until midnight.
It’s a free show and we recommend it to all our guests who can stay up late! 😉
Photo credit - Ville de Bayeux, I hope to go soon and get some photos of my own.
Our blog this week tells a more detailed story of
Is it a bird?, Is it a plane?… no, it’s an Aéroplume
Fly on over now to read the full story of Rob’s adventure and about the museum at the Écausseville Airship Hangar near Le Pressoir
https://lepressoirgites.com/blog/
It’s a warm willkommen to Toni, Guido, Henry and Dylan to Gite Renoir
We hope you have a fantastic two weeks at Le Pressoir and in Normandie
Croeso Vicky, Mike and Emily
It’s so lovely to welcome you back again.
We hope you have a wonderful week.
It’s a fond farewell to our lovely guests Jeanette and Ian and their extended family, Becca and gorgeous little Ada, Julie, Alan, Grace and Oliver who stayed ‘en famille’
We loved meeting you all and thank you all for your really lovely words in our guestbooks.
We love that Jeanette and Ian have already booked two weeks next year - their 10th time and year of staying with us.
So it’s not really farewell, it’s à bientôt 🫶🏼
It is a bird?, is it a plane?, no it’s an aéroplume
Rob went up, up and away this morning at the Écausseville’s airship hangar where he flew his very own Aéroplume.
What actually is an aéroplume? I hear you ask -
An Aéroplume is a one-person, slightly mysterious flying machine that’s part airship/balloon/blimp, that enables you to fly yourself by flapping your ‘wings’ -
The gentle power of your own arm movement in turn powers the wings of the aéroplume so it’s as if you have your own wings.
When we arrived for Rob’s flight we were greeted by the truly impressive sight of the massive hangar that dominates the landscape and towers above you.
The fact that it still has an ancient look to it adds to the atmosphere of this old structure.
It was built between 1917 and 1919, for French Navy airships assigned to coastal surveillance, this impressive building is the last of its kind, in the world!
Inside it’s 150 metres long, 24 metres wide and 30 metres high which allows the flight of 2 or 3 Aéroplumes.
This morning Rob had the place to himself to start with and I loved that as part of the Normandie Impressionist Festival, the floor of the hangar had been painted with a colourful floor art piece called Hopeless Sky by artist Flora Moscovici
Before his flight Rob had some instruction and was then strapped into a harness, that reminded me of a butterfly cocoon, suspended under the large white bubble of helium.
The instructor talked him through how moving his arms in a particular way would make the aéroplume turn and move.
Then he was off, as if released from gravity, he slowly drifted up into the roof space and floated out across the hangar.
Because the movements are almost in slow motion it all felt very relaxing to watch. I’m not sure how relaxing it was to be up so high looking down but Rob seemed to enjoy it.
I think we can now officially call him an Plumonaut.
Here’s a link to my little movie of Rob in action, flying without wings -
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/W7bUVibqnYQdz3eb/?
Flap your wings and fly away!
You can enjoy the unique sensation of being lighter than air.
Either before or after you flight you can
wander through a museum retracing the fascinating history of the building over the past century. This special place in French aviation history allows you to immerse yourself into the almost fantasy like feel inside the hangar.
If you’d like to go up, up and away then check out their website, Rob highly recommends it -
www.aeroplume.fr
Bonsoir, Happy Saturday evening, we hope you’re having a great weekend.
Our blog this week is all about some wonderful things to do after the sun sets in beautiful Normandie so please hop on over to the blog for all the details, links and videos.
And we’d love to know what you think of it or if you have anything you’d like us to create a blog about. After all, Le Pressoir is all about you!
Anyway, we don’t want to give it all away here as it’s all in the blog but here are just some highlights of Normandie Nightlife -
🎶 Dance to Live Music: Enjoy the rhythm of Normandie with vibrant music concerts happening just 10 minutes from Le Pressoir. From jazz to rock, there's something for every music lover!
🛍️ Explore Night Markets: Wander through charming night markets filled with local crafts, delicious food, and unique treasures. Perfect for a leisurely stroll and some late-night shopping!
🏇🏻Giddy Up! It's Night Horse Racing
If you've never attended a horse race at night, prepare to be enthralled!
You can watch the show from the bleachers, and listen to the pounding of hooves approaching at breakneck speed, or live the high life, and follow the action from the panoramic restaurant.
🎆 Oooh and Ahh at the Night Light Show around Bayeux Cathedral. A dazzling show that lights up the night sky – an absolute must-see!
And watch sparks fly at the Nuit des Soudeurs
From cozy nights at cafes to lively street performances, Normandie offers a variety of evening delights. Check out our blog for a detailed guide and start planning your nights out!
Plus discover a local tasty sweet treat!
🔗 Read more on our blog!
https://lepressoirgites.com/2024/07/06/bonsoir-evenings-around-le-pressoir/
Well, well, whale!
It’s amazing what you can happen upon when you least expect it.
While (or is that whale?) doing some research for this weeks blog I came across something really fascinating that had nothing to do with my blog but I loved it so much I thought I’d share it immediately.
If you come for a stay at Le Pressoir I think it might become a must-see.
See what you think of this must-see from the Sea!!!!
About 45 mins from Le Pressoir is the seaside town of Luc-sur-Mer.
A pretty Normand Seaside town, nothing out of the ordinary there you’d think, but wait….
Apparently (and I now what to go and check this out) it's impossible to go for a walk in Luc-sur-Mer without passing through the famous Whale Park.
A massive whale skeleton (the symbol of the Goblins) is on display at the entrance of the park.
For the more curious among you, a visit to the Maison de la Baleine (Whale House) is a must, it’s a museum telling the incredible history and story of the whale.
On January 15, 1885 a 40-ton, 19 metre long whale beached on Luc-sur-Mer but that wasn't the end of the story.
The museum is managed by the association, called “the Brotherhood of the Knights of the Whale” and so it's story and influence continues.
While it was sad the whale beached here the museum looks to the future with -
• A space of legend and anecdotes about whales
• A memorandum on the hunting and protection of whales
• A scientific space bringing together the anatomical and physiological data of these mammals
• Screening of a film retracing the story of Luc's whale
• A retrospective on the stranding of the goblin whale with period documents
As you stroll through the park, you'll also see beautiful peacocks and darling ducks roaming free, and further on, there is an aviary and farmyard animals.
There are plenty of games for the children to play with swings, roundabouts and a small train to make wonderful memories.
Entrance is Free
Check out their website for more details -
https://www.coeurdenacretourisme.com/en/offres/whale-park/ #
And have a Whale of a time at this fun event coming up -
The whale rafts return for the 7th edition this year. Les Rafeaux de la Baleine, the craziest aquatic race on the beach at Luc-sur-Mer will take place on Saturday 22nd June.
The parade will kick off from 10 a.m., leaving from the whale park towards the beach.
This year, something new is appearing - the launch of the Radolympiads which will begin at 10.45am followed by the long-awaited big race, at 2pm.
There are rules about the rafts to ensure they are kind to the sea and the environment -
The raft has to be of hand-assembled construction.
It cannot consist solely of a support already planned for a nautical activity (example: windsurfing float, paddle, kayak, etc.).
It must be built using recycled materials. No polluting material or material likely to cause harm to the environment is authorised (plastic bottle, bare polystyrene, etc.) It must have a guarantee of zero waste at sea.
No propulsion force other than human is authorized (sailing, thermal, radioactive or dolphin team). Fins are prohibited for swimmers. The use of paddles is authorised.
The crew can 2 to 4 people and must allow at least 50% of the team to be on board
Neighbouring towns are invited to join in for this friendly event filled with humour and good fun.
Photos ©normandie-tourisme.fr and ©lucsurmer.frmaison-de-la-baleine
Thank you so much Julie, Alan, Grace and Oliver for the fabulous gift.
The beautiful limited edition bottle looks too good to open…. but then again!! 😉🍸🩵💙
There seems to be a theme with your family’s gifts this week… and it’s a good theme 🥰
I’m not sure how I resisted all of this temptation while waiting to buy the fresh (still warm) bread for our new guests this morning.
Oh la la
It’s a warm Monday welcome to Julie, Alan, Grace and Oliver.
We hope you have a lovely week with the rest of the family already here.
Yay! - Local boy wins Stage 2 of Tour de France 🇫🇷🚴
23 year old Kévin Vauquelin from nearby Bayeux made it two French wins in two days by winning today's hot and hilly stage with a breakaway attack of his own up San Luca to follow up fellow Frenchman, Romain Bardet’s success yesterday.
After our post and blog yesterday about the start of the Tour and after watching Kévin win today we’re even more inspired to try some of the Tour de Normandy suggestions we have in our blog this week - why not pedal over yourself and soon you could be wearing Le Pressoir’s Yellow Jersey!
(yes, we'll be awarding a yellow jersey to the first person to go on one of our suggested bike tours when they book a stay here!
https://lepressoirgites.com/2024/06/29/tour-de-france-tour-de-normandy/
We have the best guests 💗
Thank you so much Jeanette and Ian for our fabulous gifts, I think you know us a bit too well 😂🫶🏼
I wonder who will be tucking into the Golden Blond Salted Caramels and Shortbread and who will be sipping the Yuzu and White Strawberry Gin??! 😉🫢
SPOILER ALERT - I’m already enjoying a lovely glass of the Whitley Neill with pomelo and pink pepper tonic, ice and a slice of frozen pomelo 🍸🥰🫶🏼
It’s utterly delish 💗
And they're off!!!!
With the Tour de France 2024 starting today we thought we’d get in to the spirit of cycling with our own Tour de Normandy.
Tour de France History -
As the oldest of the three Grand Tours (the Tour, the Giro d'Italia, and the Vuelta a España) the Tour de France is universally considered to be the most prestigious of all bike races.
It started in 1903 to increase sales for the French newspaper L’Auto and has been held every year since then, except when stopped for the two World Wars.
It is brutal physically but also a wonderful showcase of the beauty of France as the participants and spectators journey through France.
Having been to many stages within France (and even one in Yorkshire), and just as many finishes in Paris, Rob and I know how exhilarating it is.
However we realise that you may not want to push your body to the limits while on holiday so on our blog today we highlight some of our top things to do on your own Tour de Normandy.
The quiet lanes around Le Pressoir are ideal for cyclists to explore and we’ve had several guests who enjoy a daily trip out on their bike to keep active and see the beautiful, tranquil countryside.
Cycling is a fantastic way to explore Normandy as it’s one of the most cyclist-friendly destinations in France. Whether you want a family friendly ride on a traffic-free trail, or some more challenging mountain biking on more rugged terrain, Normandy offers you 1,600km of stunning cycle routes and 700km of safe greenways to suit all abilities.
Whatever your cycling level there will be something for you, from thin bikes to fat bikes, from mountain bikes to electric bikes… and even some faster bikes!
And in our blog I’ll hand you over to our speed loving guest Sherry to tell you about those faster bikes that her and her family enjoyed for a day while they were here on holiday.
Thanks Sherry.
Please hop over to our blog for all the details of some really fun things to do with bikes and here are just a few piccies to give you some Tour de Normandy buzz.
https://lepressoirgites.com/2024/06/29/tour-de-france-tour-de-normandy/
It’s a very happy Welcome Back to Jeanette & Ian in Gite Molière - we think this may be their 10th stay with us so we must be doing something right.
And a new welcome to their daughter Becca and adorable little granddaughter Ada in Gite St. Exupéry.
Our gite in the spotlight today is Gite Molière.
Make yourself at home in this contemporary open plan gîte that has up to the minute facilities but tips its hat to its rural origins as it is sympathetically renovated to retain its agricultural heritage with the creamy stone walls and giant oak beams and is brought to life with artisan glass windows and interesting objects d’art set against fresh white walls.
The ground floor is open plan which is ideal for couples with it’s two sofas for lounging on and plenty of room to stretch out, unwind and relax.
There is a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, fridge with freezer tray, oven, microwave, cutlery and crockery with a large dining table and 4 chairs.
The gîte has a large screen TV with free to air UK channels and free wi-fi so it has up to the minute facilities but at the same time tips its hat to its rural origins as we’ve retained as many original features as possible. Plus there is a small downstairs toilet.
Sweet Dreams
You know you’re going to get a good night's sleep the moment you walk through the door of this enormous bedroom and see the stunningly ornate super-king size bed with its lovely bedding and generous pillows.
This room certainly has the WOW factor! We've been told by one guest that sleeping in this bed was “like sleeping on a fluffy cloud” So if you love to have a leisurely lie-in in the morning you'll be in holiday heaven.
The up-lighters above the bed highlight the gorgeous creamy stone wall and there is a chandelier painting to add to the opulence. The stained glass window above that depicts the resident owl.
The opulent, romantic bed and lovingly restored golden beams give this huge room a restful ambiance so you will be assured of a peaceful nights sleep.
There is a comfy chair and also a chaise longue for you to stretch out and relax on if you want to sit and read a good book and there is also a large screen TV if you like to keep up with the news or watch a movie.
The en-suite bathroom is equipped with a limestone basin, a toilet, bath with waterfall tap and walk in shower... so you can either have a long relaxing soak in the bath or a quick invigorating shower and you’ll also be provided with plump towels and a white robe to wrap yourself in.
And it doesn’t stop there...
DIP YOUR TOES
Relaxation awaits you in our gorgeous heated swimming pool after a day out exploring all that beautiful Normandy has to offer… or maybe you’ll never venture out and just enjoy relaxing in the turquoise hues.
RELAX & UNWIND
Bubble your troubles away.
Le Pressoir Gites’ style and pace make it the perfect rural retreat. It soothes busy minds and calms tense shoulders.
From the bubbles in your welcome pack local rosé cider to the relaxing bubbles in the hot tub, you’ll relax and unwind like never before.
ADVENTURE AWAITS
If you do want to venture out and explore you’ll find plenty to satisfy all tastes – wide open beaches, tranquil forest walks, lively village markets, fabulous restaurants and great cycling lanes and if you need some sophistication, you’ll love the chic boutiques and coffee shops of nearby Bayeux, not to mention the world famous Bayeux Tapestry, Cathedral and WW2 Landing Beaches and Museums.
After all that activity, wend your way back and enjoy the peace and tranquility at Le Pressoir. Maybe you’ll be tempted to take a refreshing early-evening swim in the azure swimming pool or just relax in the hot tub.
The choice is yours!
Bonne Vacance!
We only have a few dates left in Gite Molière so don't miss out - contact Shu here for details.
Available dates -
20th - 27th July
5th October onwards
Check out our availability page for dates of this and our other gites -
https://lepressoirgites.com/availability/
Gîte Molière – £799 per week
Thank you so much to our lovely returning guests Louise & Matt, Janet & John and Shelley & Tim for your fab words in our guestbooks.
We wish you could have changed your ferry and stayed longer.
Thank you too for inviting me to your Quiz Night fun. It was hilarious and I loved being part of your team.
What number question was that????? 😂😂😂
And finally thank you for the beautiful cocktail glasses, we love them. We’re so happy that we got to share a drink in them in the garden and have some giggles.
And thanks to Rob for the delish Frozen Daiquiris 🍸🍋🟩
How do you like them apples?”
Where on earth did this phrase come from? Apple Orchard owners? Really proud Apple Cider makers? Apple thieves? (aka 'Apple Scrumpers' in the UK - and as a side note on that, apparently, if you’re outside the UK, scrumping has a very different and slightly saucy meaning, so maybe I should proceed with caution - if you ask someone to go scrumping with you, you might get invited in for more than apple crumble! Oh la la)
Our blog this week is all about Apples - from juicy organic apples from our own trees, to cider apple tours & tastings, and from what we’ve done with our old apple press to some interesting apples here at Le Pressoir.
I've included a 'before' pic of the Cider Press here... see the blog for some 'after' shots
Explore the sweet history of Normandy, with its most iconic fruit in our latest blog post. Discover how apples have shaped the culture, cuisine, and traditions of this picturesque region. From the legendary apple orchards to the exquisite cider and powerful calvados, Normandy's love affair with apples is a story worth telling.
Plus we have an exciting edition to Le Pressoir’s unique ‘little extras’
I don’t want to give too much away so hop on over to the blog and hopefully you’ll like all them apples! 😉🍏🍎
https://lepressoirgites.com/2024/06/21/how-do-you-like-them-apples/
D-Day 80 Commemorations
It felt like the whole world came to Normandy these past 2 weeks to pay their respects to veterans and to ensure that they are never forgotten.
I hope you’ll like our blog about it, enjoy the history, the photos and hearing from our lovely guests Deb & Paul and Helen & Robin who have all contributed to the blog, telling about their experiences of being an integral part in the commemorations.
Here is the link to the blog -
https://lepressoirgites.com/2024/06/16/d-day-80-commemorations/
And here is a video of Paul and his fellow Pipers and Drummers playing on the original Pegasus Bridge at the memorial service -
It may not be sunny today but it’s still a very warm welcome back to Louise & Matt, Shelley & Tim and Janet & John in all 3 gites.
À bientôt and thank you so much to Nicky and Ian for your lovely words in our guestbook and for the fabulous ‘rolling’ glasses.
How fab are they, they’re clever, stylish (and between Nicky, Ian, Rob and I, they’re also hilarious 😉🥂)
No more spills 🫶🏼
Thank you Roseanne and Ian for your kind words in our guestbook.
We hope you have a good onward journey… all the way to Port en Bessin 😁
It's a very Fond Friday Farewell to our lovely guests Helen & Robin and their amazing Daimler Dingo.
Thank you both for inviting us to join the Military Vehicle Trust gang and we loved hosting you all for a pool day.
Thank you too for your kind words in our guestbook and for the fabulous t-shirts, we love them.
And not forgetting the generous gift of the aged cognac from your own Cask No. 3.
We’ll raise a glass to you both when we open it 🥃🥃
Thank you so much Deb and Paul for your lovely words in our guestbook and for the super toys for Cooper & Chilli and our mugs, we love them.
And huge extra thanks for the fabulous bottle of Mercier Champagne. That’s so generous of you and we love that we got to share a bottle with you at L’éphémère and hear owner Jonathan’s tales of it being his grandpa’s favourite.
This years first SHÜBER taxi service to La Sapinière 💙
Thank You.
These words will never be enough for those that gave so much for us.
It seemed fitting that just after writing them in the sand in Omaha Beach (that looked so very different today than it did 80 years ago) we saw 3 Flypasts.
Here is my video -
https://www.facebook.com/shu.milne/videos/425561637114131
Bayeux Liberty Parade -
Part 4
Waving to some of our fellow Bayeux Parade participants as we regroup ready for the parade in Port end Bessin.
We had a great view from the back of Martha to watch some of the parade participants pass by when we regrouped and changed order for the journey on to the Parade at Port en Bessin.
What a very special day.
Here’s a link to my video of them -
https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10234881116027661&id=1195035469&rdid=63OiVcno2LNcA8P5
Bayeux Liberty Parade -
Part 3
Over 350 historic Military and D-Day era vehicles set off in convoy through Bayeux.
To be in one of them was a fantastic experience I’ll never forget.
What I wasn’t expecting was the reaction of the crowds through Bayeux, there was cheering, clapping, waving and shouts of Thank You & Merci.
People had beaming smiles and it was a joy to witness.
We’ve just heard that there were over 25,000 people in the crowds enjoying the spectacle and showing their appreciation.
Thank you to Robin, Helen, Lee, Anna, Ben, Tom and the rest of the incredible Military Vehicle Trust crew for this amazing invitation.
Here is a link to my video from our view on my FB page -
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/QR1sJMNha5xBgnq2/
And another really fabulous view from tourisme_normandie on Instagram -
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7_qyVwiaUH/?igsh=MWRvczRoNjEzM25mag==
Bayeux Liberty Parade -
Part 2
Pre Parade get together
How amazing to have been invited into the Vehicle Parade Line Up area in the Sunday morning sunshine and meet the other parade participants and admire all the vehicles, hear about their history from their owners and to also admire everyone who has made such an effort to dress in D-Day appropriate attire.
The first photo is our gang including Martha & Teddy
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I love this summer tradition in Bayeux - The Light Show at the Cathedral. It starts tonight and will be on every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evening until August 31st - from dusk until midnight. It’s a free show and we recommend it to all our guests who can stay up late! 😉 #Bayeux #Cathédrale #Spectacle Photo credit - Ville de Bayeux, I hope to go soon and get some photos of my own.
Is it a bird?, Is it a plane,… no, it’s Rob in his Aéroplume
Welcome to Gite Renoir upstairs. You’ll be sure to have sweet dreams in these peaceful bedrooms. Check out our availability - https://lepressoirgites.com/availability/
Today’s featured gite is Gite Renoir.You’ll feel at home in this homely open plan, 2 bedroom gîte that has all the modern comforts you need but still has it’s original charm with the creamy stone walls & niches with the addition of some artisan glass windows & interesting objects d’art set against it’s fresh white walls.The ground floor is open plan, ideal for couples and families alike with two sofas and fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, fridge with freezer tray, oven, microwave, cutlery & crockery & dining area with a large dining table & 4 chairs.There is a large screen TV with free to air UK channels & free wi-fi so has up to the minute facilities while retaining it’s rural origins as we’ve kept as many original features as possible. There is a small downstairs toilet.Upstairs is calm & comfortable with beautiful antique french beds in muted tones to ensure a restful ambience and we’ll show you upstairs in our next reel coming up next so watch this space. Check out our availability - there are only a few weeks left so don’t wait to longhttps://lepressoirgites.com/availability/
Yay! - Local boy wins Stage 2 of Tour de France 🇫🇷🚴 23 year old Kévin Vauquelin from nearby Bayeux made it two French wins in two days by winning today's hot and hilly stage with a breakaway attack of his own up San Luca to follow up fellow Frenchman, Romain Bardet’s success yesterday. After our post and blog yesterday about the start of the Tour and after watching Kévin win today we’re even more inspired to try some of the Tour de Normandy suggestions we have in our blog this week - why not pedal over yourself and soon you could be wearing Le Pressoir’s Yellow Jersey! (yes, we'll be awarding a yellow jersey to the first person to go on one of our suggested bike tours when they book a stay here! https://lepressoirgites.com/2024/06/29/tour-de-france-tour-de-normandy/
Come on in, make yourself at home - Gîte Molière is spectacularly spacious, flooded with natural light, furnished cleanly & simply, with oak floors & original art. Patio doors open on to a lawned area where you can sit, have breakfast of local croissants & fresh coffee, read a book, dine el fresco or have a leisurely glass of wine in the evening. And it doesn’t stop there... DIP YOUR TOES Relaxation awaits you in our gorgeous heated swimming pool after a day out exploring all that beautiful Normandy has to offer… or maybe you’ll never venture out & just enjoy relaxing in the turquoise hues. RELAX & UNWIND Bubble your troubles away. From the bubbles in your welcome pack local rosé cider to the relaxing bubbles in the hot tub, you’ll relax & unwind like never before. ADVENTURE AWAITS If you do venture out to explore you’ll find plenty for all tastes – wide open beaches, tranquil forest walks, lively village markets, fabulous restaurants & if you need some sophistication, you’ll love the chic boutiques & cafés of nearby Bayeux, not to mention the world famous Bayeux Tapestry & WW2 Landing Beaches & Museums. After all that activity, wend your way back & enjoy the peace & tranquility at Le Pressoir. Maybe you’ll be tempted to take a refreshing early-evening swim in the azure swimming pool or just relax in the hot tub. The choice is yours! Bonne Vacance! Checkout our availability - https://lepressoirgites.com/availability/
D-Day 80 Commemorations It felt like the whole world came to Normandy these past 2 weeks to pay their respects to veterans and to ensure that they are never forgotten. I hope you’ll like our blog about it, enjoy the history, the photos and hearing from our lovely guests Deb & Paul and Helen & Robin who have all contributed to the blog, telling about their experiences of being an integral part in the commemorations. Here is the link to the blog - https://lepressoirgites.com/2024/06/16/d-day-80-commemorations/ And here is a video of Paul and his fellow Pipers and Drummers playing on the original Pegasus Bridge at the memorial service -
D-Day 80 Commemorations It felt like the whole world came to Normandy these past 2 weeks to pay their respects to veterans and to ensure that they are never forgotten. I hope you’ll like our blog about it, enjoy the history, the photos and hearing from our lovely guests Deb & Paul and Helen & Robin who have all contributed to the blog, telling about their experiences of being an integral part in the commemorations. Here is the link to the blog - https://lepressoirgites.com/2024/06/16/d-day-80-commemorations/ And here is a video of Paul and his fellow Pipers and Drummers playing on the original Pegasus Bridge at the memorial service -
Manœuvrers and flyers at Le Pressoir today
This mornings trip to the village to get croissants and pain au chocolat was a bit more lively than normal
Total relaxation awaits you... All you have to do is check out our availability page and book yourself a well deserved holiday in the gorgeous Normandie countryside. Here are some of our favourite reasons for you to do that - Life is better by the poolside Swim like nobody's watching Just keep swimming and let the worries float away Poolside relaxation is my therapy Pool hair, don’t care So..... Water you waiting for?! https://lepressoirgites.com/availability/
The Pool Maintenance Team are working hard to make sure all is pristine with the Piscine for next week's guests. Watch this space for our Swimming Blog coming up later - we have some very special swimming guests. 🏊♀️🏊♂️
Embark on a voyage through history with us and La Mora, William the Conqueror's legendary flagship that set sail from Normandie in 1066! This epic tale is being brought to life at the new East Pier museum in Honfleur. The story is accompanied by an immersive light and video show recounting the ship's epic journey so come along and witness the legacy of conquest unfold! After the show you can watch the young volunteers in the shipyard as they start to craft a replica of La Mora that they plan to sail to England. #lamora #honfleurmuseum #historyrevived We hope you enjoy our little movie - photos and a post about our trip there is coming up next so watch this space!!!!!
Standing with Giants - Old friends standing together at the British Normandy Memorial overlong Gold Beach. Check out our page for the full story and photos. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/sKZxQPCa24YGvPPF/?mibextid=WC7FNe
Standing with Giants - 1,475 old friends stand together on this hill overlooking Gold Beach. We owe them so much
While Monet’s beautiful house and gardens at Giverny aren’t on our doorstep we highly recommend a visit. We can arrange tickets for you and the parking is free. The Lily ponds are stunning, the gardens are beautiful and to wander through his studio where many of his famous artist friends painted with him is really inspiring.
For all our guests staying at Le pressoir between 1st - 16th June (and beyond for some events) here is the link to download the Normandy D-Day 80 Festival programme of events, it is in French and English - https://en.normandie-tourisme.fr/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/Exe-programme-Dday-Festival-2024.pdf There are so many wonderful events happening that it will be a very special time to be here.
FAB FRENCH FRIDAY Brocantes Calling all adventurers and antique aficionados! Our latest blog is personal invitation to the charming Brocantes of Normandy, all waiting to be explored just a few short miles away from our beautiful gites. We’ll explain exactly what a Brocante is and what the difference between a Brocante and a Vide Grenier. So come along with Charlotte and I as we discover a world where time stands still and history whispers in every corner. Did we resist temptation? Umm, read to blog to find out 😉 From exquisite heirlooms to quirky curiosities, these open-air markets and bargain filled shops are bursting with treasures longing to find a new home… Your home! In the blog we’ll be sharing our newest brocante discovery, just a few miles from Le Pressoir together with some of my all time faves. Are you ready to embark on a journey of nostalgia and wonder? Here are a few photos to tempt you, but these are just a small taster, you’ll need to read the whole blog to see all the photos... and to find out how Rob pulled the wool over a Brocanteur’s eyes and I wish I’d come home with a woolen lamp - yes really, a woolen lamp!!!! Click the link below to read our blog and start planning your unforgettable adventure amidst the Brocantes of Normandy! 🇫🇷 https://lepressoirgites.com/2024/04/11/exploring-the-charms-of-normandy/ #NormandyBrocantes #AntiqueAdventures #GitesGetaway #TimelessTreasures #ExploreNormandy And if you’d like to book a stay so you can go bargain hunting yourself, check out our availability. We’d love to welcome you. https://lepressoirgites.com/availability/ p.s. By the way, we can create a Brocante Day Out just for you, I’ll take you to all the faves and if you let me know in advance what you’re particularly interested in I can tailor the Brocante Day just for you
