Swimming at the one of the many local leisure centres or outside pools.
Beaches are plentiful both on the Atlantic and Channel coasts.
Fishing in the vallée de la Sée
Golf at the lac de Dathée
Pony trekking at the Fosse D'Arthur
Mountain biking and walking on one of the many converted old railway lines and in Swiss Normandy.
Bird watching in the local bocage or you can stay up and watch our resident barn owls.
Bungey jumping, quad biking and jungle adventure at the Souleuvre viaduct.
Relaxing - soak up the Norman atmosphere eat out at a wealth of nearby restaurants or treat yourself to the local charcuterie and stay in for a barbecue

Every Tuesday, there is a bustling livestock and fresh produce market in Sourdeval.

Just down the valley from Sourdeval, there is an exciting Ecomuseum - for all ages - which explains the local industrial history.

In Mortain, there is a spectacular waterfall and an enchanted village theme park for small children nearby at Bellefontaine.

Vire offers the visitor its ruined castle, its impressive clock tower and weekly Friday market.

Festyland, a theme park for all ages and a great day out for the family at Caen.

Two local Zoos, Jurques and Champrepus (better for the smaller children as there is less walking involved).

Caen: a major city with a wealth of history, two medieval Abbeys, ruined ramparts and the fascinating Memorial Museum (the gardens are also worth a visit). Don't miss the market on a Sunday morning.

Bayeux: with the world renowned tapestry and impressive cathedral, is definitely worth a visit.

Le Mont Saint Michel: although a real tourist trap, it is a must for all visitors to the area. This spectacular pilgrimage site with its ancient abbey also offers the bird-watcher a wide array of wild sea birds.

D Day landing beaches and the Arromanches 360 degree, cinematic museum together with the American cemetary bring the history of the Second World War to life.