This area comprises the departements of Seine Maritime, Calvados, Manche, Orne and Eure. The property styles vary in each departement. The Seine Maritime offers many traditional colombages properties as does Calvados whereas the Manche has many more stone houses. Brick built houses are available throughout. You will find a lovely range of chateaux as well as farmhouses with outbuildings and pretty cottages with thatched roofs. Renowned for its cheeses, cider and Calvados its popularity stretches to those looking for a tranquil second home to enjoy the French way of life and yet be accessible to the UK with ferryports at Le Havre, Caen and Cherbourg as well as good road access back to the Tunnel. Golf, fishing, tennis and walking are amongst the sporting activities possible. The coastal areas offer apartments overlooking the sea and the wide sandy beaches. The area offers much historical interest in Bayeux plus the Normandy landing beaches.
