Location
Situated in the picturesque region of Manche, Normandy, Ferme de la Fleur offers a host of attractions for all the family. The towns of La Haye du Puits, Periers and Carentan, are all within a 15 minute drive and there are plenty of shops and restaurants within easy reach, and various markets to explore.
The local village of Gorges offers a shop and a bar within walking distance of Ferme de la Fleur.
The Normandy D Day landing beaches are an important part of the area’s history, and stretch for approximately 60 miles from end to end comprising of the American Landing Beaches of Utah Beach and Omaha Beach and the British and Canadian Landing Beaches of Gold, Juno and Sword. The largest of them was Omaha Beach where the main US Invasion Force nearly came to disaster.
Other tourist attractions include Mont Saint Michel, The Bayeux Tapestry, Calvados (famous for it's apple brandy), Barfleur- where you can enjoy freshly caught mussels, whilst looking out over the harbour, and the local beach of Saint-Germain-sur-Ay, which offers miles of beautiful white sandy beaches with views of Jersey in the distance.
Whether you have an interest in museums, beaches, water sports, bird watching, walking, horse riding, fishing, golf, World War Two, traditional French craft towns or markets, you will be spoilt for choice when you holiday with us!
In the tranquil village of Gorges, we are in a great location for you to put your feet up and relax, either in the open courtyard, or in your garden area.
Hiring a Car
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Directions
Please use the information below to guide you to Ferme de la Fleur. We have also provided a useful Directions.pdf (72kb) document which you can print out and take with you for the journey. Other directions available on request
Train
Nearest train station is Carentan- pick up from the train station can be arranged, depending on circumstances.
Car from Cherbourg
| Head northwest on Quai de Caligny toward Rue de la Marine 53m |
| Make a U-turn at Rue de la Marine 0.4km |
| Continue on Quai Alexandre III 0.6 km |
| Turn left at Avenue Jean-François Millet/D901 0.1km |
| Slight right to stay on Avenue Jean-François Millet/D901 0.2km |
| Continue straight to stay on Avenue Jean-François Millet/D901 49m |
| Turn right at Avenue de Paris/D900 Continue to follow D900 0.9km |
| Turn right at Avenue de Paris/D900 Continue to follow D900 0.9km |
| Continue on Rue Lucet/N13. Continue to follow N13. Go through 3 roundabouts 45.2km |
| Take the D913 exit toward Sainte-Marie-du-Mont/Saint-Côme-du-Mont 0.2km |
| Turn right at D913 2.5km |
| At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto D971. Go through 1 roundabout 2.9km |
| At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on D971 4.1km |
| Turn right at D197 5.7km |
| Turn right at D97 3.5km |
| Turn left to stay on D97 0.3km |
| Turn right at D140 0.1 km |
Car from Caen
| Head northeast toward Avenue du Général Leclerc/D84 90m |
| Turn right at Avenue du Général Leclerc/D84. Continue to follow D84. Go through 1 roundabout 2.2km |
| At Rond-Point de la Paix, take the 3rd exit onto D514 heading to A13/Caen/Cabourg/Bénouville 2.7km |
| Continue on D515 7.3km |
| Take the Périphérique O ramp to Hérouville O/Rennes 0.5km |
| Merge onto N814 6.3km |
| Continue on E46 (signs for Bayeux) 0.4km |
| Continue on N13 67.5km |
| Take the D971 exit toward Barneville-Carteret 0.2km |
| Turn left at D971 (signs for Barneville-Carteret). Go through 2 roundabouts 4.4km |
| At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on D971 4.1km |
| Turn right at D197 5.7km |
| Turn right at D97 3.5km |
| Turn left to stay on D97 0.3km |
| Turn right at D140 0.1 km |