The delights of Normandy : an unforgettable culinary adventure 🧑🍳
Normandy is renowned for its natural landscapes, its history and, of course, its delicious cuisine. Normandy’s gastronomic specialities reflect the perfect marriage between high-quality local produce and culinary traditions passed down from generation to generation. Here is a culinary journey through the delicacies that have made Normandy famous. 🍏
1. Camembert: a treasure 🐄
Normandy is the birthplace of the famous Camembert cheese, a world-renowned cheese treasure. This soft cheese with a bloomy rind has a creamy texture and delicate flavour. Normandy cows, raised on lush green pastures, produce rich milk that gives Camembert its unique aroma. Whether enjoyed on its own, on a crusty baguette or melted in hot dishes, Camembert embodies the very essence of Normandy’s gastronomy. 🧀
2. Oysters: Fresh from the Sea 🦪
The Normandy coast is renowned for its oysters, offering an unrivalled taste experience. Normandy oysters are distinguished by their firm flesh, salty flavour and subtle aftertaste. The oyster beds, located along the estuaries, allow the molluscs to grow in ideal conditions. Best enjoyed with a squeeze of lemon or a sauce, Normandy oysters are a real treat for seafood lovers. 🍋
3. Calvados: The Spirit of Normandy in a bottle 🍾
Calvados, an apple brandy, is an iconic drink of the region. Made from specific cider apples, the distillation process gives Calvados its rich and complex aromas. This drink, aged in oak barrels, offers notes of apple, vanilla and dried fruit. Served as an aperitif or digestif, Calvados captures the very essence of Norman tradition. 🍏
4. Teurgoule: a comforting dessert 👨👩👧👦
Teurgoule is a traditional dessert from Normandy, often unknown outside the region. It is a rice pudding baked in the oven with cinnamon, sugar and Normandy milk. This dessert is slowly cooked in an earthenware dish, giving it a creamy texture and comforting flavour. Teurgoule embodies the warmth of Norman cuisine and is often shared during family meals. We recommend trying the Teurgoule sold at the covered market in Houlgate! 🍮
5. Apples: The star of Normandy orchards 🌳
Normandy is famous for its lush orchards, producing a variety of tasty apples. Normandy apples are used to create a range of delicious products, such as cider, apple juice and apple pies. Accompany all your Normandy dishes with a Normandy cider, which is appreciated for its freshness and diversity of flavours, ranging from dry to sweet. Normandy is one of the two main regions in France that grows cider apples and can therefore produce this drink. 🍎
In summary, Normandy offers a rich and diverse gastronomic experience, highlighting the quality of local products. From creamy cheeses to tasty seafood and sweet delicacies, Normandy’s cuisine is a real feast for the senses. Please do not hesitate to contact our campsite team if you would like more information about Normandy or its gastronomic specialities. 🍴