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Private Normandy Food Tour Calvados and Cheese Tasting

Caen, France
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from $1,435.04 per group (up to 8)

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8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

A unique experience of the Normandy gastronomy in the most picturesque region of Pays d'Auge, with a local tour guide and driver. A one of a kind tour for your taste buds and for your eyes, while learning about culture and traditions.

Enjoy a gastronome picnic right by the cathedral of Lisieux.

The best food tour in the prettiest part of Normandy, not to be missed!

What's Included

  • Lunch Picnic in Lisieux cathedral gardens
  • Snacks Cheese tasting
  • Alcoholic beverages Cider and Calvados tasting. Travelers 18 and above are the only allowed to have alcoholic beverages.
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Livarot

After a pleasant drive through Pays d'Auge, you will start your visit driving through the town of Livarot. Admire the typical architecture and embark on a tasting journey, starting with the famous cheeses.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Livarot

Visit the Graindorge cheese factory and learn all about the four Normandy cheeses. Discover the secrets that make them so special. Your visit will reveal all the steps involved, from which cow breeds are crucial for the quality of the cheese, until the last steps of maturity under specific conditions.This famous cheese of Livarot is nicknamed the “colonel”.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Lisieux

Let's go to Lisieux, the capital of Pays d'Auge for your picnic in the gardens of the bishop, located by the cathedral. Feel free to visit this sacred place where Sainte Theresa received her first calling to God.Let us know if you have allergies or preferences. We use fresh and high quality products for our picnics.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Calvados Christian Drouin

After the picnic, you will visit the distillery.Discover and witness the mystery of transformation that turns apples into Calvados during our visit of one of the most famous production farm. We include a prestige tasting of the products.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Beuvron-en-Auge

After another scenic drive through green fields, quaint villages, and delightful architecture, visit Beuvron en Auge, one of France's most beautiful villages.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Remaining 1 hours is for transportation

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Normandy Food Tour Calvados and Cheese Tasting?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-253419P19

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Normandy Food Tour Calvados and Cheese Tasting?
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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Lunch. Picnic in Lisieux cathedral gardens.
  • Snacks. Cheese tasting.
  • Alcoholic beverages. Cider and Calvados tasting. Travelers 18 and above are the only allowed to have alcoholic beverages.
  • Bottled water.
  • Private transportation.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Tour guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Private Normandy Food Tour Calvados and Cheese Tasting is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Normandy Food Tour Calvados and Cheese Tasting will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • LunchPicnic in Lisieux cathedral gardens
  • SnacksCheese tasting
  • Alcoholic beveragesCider and Calvados tasting. Travelers 18 and above are the only allowed to have alcoholic beverages.
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tour guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Remaining 1 hours is for transportation

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