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For more than 20 years, jovial M Gribouille has sold the best of Norman gastronomic specialities, from pommeau to confiture du lait (see Gourmet Restaurants), in his lavish emporium in Vieux Honfleur.

Ghislaine and Sylvie Soulas sell clothes, knitwear, embroidery, linens, gifts and traditional games in this enchanting boutique.

Famous for its roof decorations and finials (épis de faitage ), this pottery also produces faïence animals, many of them life-size, as well as hand-decorated table-ware.

Kaleidoscopes galore, plus thaumascopes, phenakistiscopes, fantascopes, praxinoscopes and other absorbing optical objects from a manufacturer unique in Europe.

The creation of handcrafted umbrellas is an art, and it is practised to perfection at H20. From plain about-town umbrellas to unique creations, the factory shop has a wide selection.

One of the most impressive of the 20 or so producers along the Route du Cidre (see Pays d’Auge). As well as cider, Calvados and pommeau , you can buy Crème Calvados, cider vinegar and Pomme Captive – with the apple a “prisoner” in the bottle.

Another traditional producer in the heart of cider country, Huet has operated from the lovely half-timbered Manoir de la Brière des Fontaines since 1865. You can visit the atmospheric cider distillery before buying.

Like cider, cheese is a “must-buy” in Central Normandy. This characterful farm in the south of the Pays d’Auge makes classic Pont l’Evêque and Pavé d’Auge.

Foie gras, rillettes and confits from a farm deep in the Pays d’Ouche.

The art of beekeeping is explained at this lovely, isolated farm, whose shop sells wonderful honey and a huge variety of honey-based products.