In the heart of the Pays d’Auge, in Normandy, with its half-timbered houses typical of the Norman bocage landscape, apple trees lined up in the surrounding orchards bear witness to an ancestral tradition: that of cider and calvados. This picturesque atmosphere finds its most accomplished expression in one of France’s Most Beautiful Villages: Beuvron-en-Auge. Located 30 kilometers from Caen and 25 kilometers from Deauville, in the Calvados department, this village of 200 inhabitants constitutes a remarkably preserved testament to the timber-framed architecture of the 16th and 17th centuries. Its label, obtained in 1991, rewards the exceptional conservation of its historic buildings … Read more

Time flows differently along the Seine in Rouen. As the river bends through the city, it mirrors centuries of architecture in its gentle current – each ripple catching fragments of pointed spires and half-timbered facades that have witnessed nearly a millennium of Norman history. The Artisan’s Touch: A Legacy in Wood and Stone In the medieval quarter, cobblestone streets tell stories through their worn surfaces, leading to workshops where woodcarvers still practice their craft. These artisans shape oak beams into the distinctive patterns that define Rouen’s historical buildings, maintaining techniques passed down through generations. Their tools echo those used by … Read more