With Rosalind,Naomi, Matt and Josh deciding on a day at the seaside the oldies [Lorna,Patrick,Sylvia and I] decided that a leisurely drive in the countryside would be more fitting. The area we choose was the picturesque Suisse Normande , the most rugged of landscapes in Normandy.
The road from Falaise gave a different view of the castle which led to the first photo opportunity of the day.
Leaving Falaise and the castle behind us we climbed winding roads to reach the viewing spot of Les Roches D’Oetre.
This high rock overlooking the valley was very reminiscent of Yat Rock near my home town of Ross-on-Wye.
It gave the chance for Sylvia to pose for some pictures.
The journey continued to the little town of Pont-D’Ouilly a pretty little place that is well known for sporting activities.
Here after a visit to the baker’s shop ……………………………………
………..we picnicked by the river watching the kayakers doing their stuff.
The final stop on the tour was Clecy, the capital of the region.
We returned to the cottages to ready ourselves for tonight’s treat, a gourmet meal in one of the best restaurants in Falaise, La Fine Fourchette.
The meal was delicious, well presented and the service exceptional. After a champagne cocktail[not for Matt & I as we were driving] and a pre-starter of mussels in a pea puree[tasted a lot better than it sounds] the starters arrived. Rather than describe all the dishes here are some photographic memories of the evening.
Joshua showing no ill effects after finishing his ‘escargot’ starter.
Matt looking expectant as Naomi finishes her oysters.
The palette cleanser of apple sorbet and calvados served prior to the main meals, absolutely delicious [Not like our other experience with calvados!]
Naomi’s lamb main course, chosen as lamb is so expensive in Nebraska.
Sylvia’s fish and noodle dish [foreground] and Lorna’s duck.
Josh’s “Floating Islands” dessert.
My rice pudding, with Matt in the background now worried that the large dessert may negate the ‘oyster’ effect.
After a final drink of local fruit in alcohol [again the designated drivers missing out], it was time to end a most enjoyable evening.
If ever you are in Falaise, I can thoroughly recommend La Fine Fourchette.
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