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Named after the heroic leader of the US Rangers, the Colonel Rudder makes trips to Pointe du Hoc (see La Pointe du Hoc), as well as to the D-Day landing beaches and around the Îles St-Marcouf.
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Another delightful canoe or kayak trip, on the beautiful stretch of the Eure north of Pacy (see Vallée de l’Eure).
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Hire a canoe or kayak for a lazy descent of the lovely River Risle.
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There are casinos (for adults only) at Cabourg, Houlgate, Villers -sur-Mer, Deauville and Trouville – the latter two being wonderfully florid turn-of-the-century edifices (see Deauville and La Côte Fleurie).
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In bad weather, an indoor swimming pool can be a godsend; the best is here, with a 54 m (180 ft) slide.
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If you crave close contact with ostriches, Eur’Autruche is the place to go, especially in mid-May, when the babies are hatched. As well as meeting the ostriches, you can buy feathers, eggs and – you’ve guessed it – ostrich steaks.
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Free guided tours are held on race days at Deauville’s two immaculate racecourses.
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Don’t miss this wacky annual street festival, with acrobats, dancers and much more.
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With 125 m (410 ft) of tunnels, strange rocks, beautiful minerals and even an underground rainbow, this former slate mine is a good choice for a rainy day.
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PontauRail run a restored 1952 train at a leisurely pace between Pont-Audemer and Honfleur. The ACFVE train starts from Pacy-sur-Eure and winds its way down the lovely Eure Valley.
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