Gastronomy
Calvados, pommel, cider and Poiré:
They are the stars of the region. It has been produced throughout the Lower Normandy and around Neufchâtel since the 16th century (1st certificate written in a newspaper). They knew the golden age at the end of the 19th century when the French vineyard was touched by phylloxera. Today, many ciderries and distilleries offer you visit and tasting in moderation of course!
Cheeses (between 75km and 110km from Crépon):
Camembert, Livarot, Pont l'Evêque and Neufchâtel are the 4 essentials of Normandy. Bearing the name of each city from which they come. All with AOC, preserves a cultural and gastronomic heritage . It is the assurance that a product has been manufactured according to know-how transmitted from generation to generation and transcribed in a specific specifications . Also discover other cheeses in Normandy such as: Deauville, Le Pavé d'Auge, Le Petit Moyonnais, Coutance, Le Fervaques, "kick the ass" and many others!
Oysters (4km of crepon):
Asnelles-Meuvaines , the latest born of oyster areas in Normandy, will be able to charm you with its oysters with firm and crunchy flesh. You can buy fresh oysters or taste them directly on site but also visit the oyster parks during high season.
Salts of Asnelles (4km from Crépon):
Asnelles also known for its pure butter shortbread that has been manufactured for over 100 years. Its recipe has not changed, isigny butter, flour, sugar and eggs. In 1997, his little butter brother 1/2 salt was born, the " salt ", then the " chocofin " in 2009, shortbread in cocoa. The boxes also testify to the passing of time, from the oldest always present to the most recent. Everyone is free to find new use once the shortbread consumed.
The Drakkar chocolate museum and chocolate factory (12km from Crépon):
Located in Bayeux 15 km The museum will offer you 350 m2 of chocolate history and answers to all the questions you ask yourself about it. The chocolate factory organizes, in summer, various workshops to discover the manufacture of its specialties. Enough to make all gourmets salivate, whether small or large.
Caramels d'Isigny (53km from Crépon):
Discover the secrets of manufacturing of Isigny caramels. The Caramel gallery: a space of 350 m² to discover the manufacture of caramel, from the mixture of raw materials to packaged candy as well as the many riches of the Isigny terroir (dairy products, oysters, apples, etc.). A very gourmet visit!
