LODGING:
Ferme de Geffosse, near Pont l’Eveque, http://www.gite-normandie.com . Traditional 18th century Normandy farmhouse that once belonged to the family of “Madame Bovary” author Gustave Flaubert. Double room, 75 euros; breakfast in converted apple pressing barn, 9.50 euros.
La Maison de la Liberation, Saint Laurent sur Mer, http://www.gite-meubles-normadie-plagesdudebarquement-omaha-beach.com . House with kitchen, living room and small garden, 80 euros.
Hotel le Saint Georges, Ouistreham, steps from Sword Beach, http://www.lesaintgeorges.fr . Double room with large bathroom, 89 euros.
DINING:
Le P’tit Resto, 2 rue du Bienvenu, Bayeux. In the shadow of Bayeux’s 11th century cathedral, Delphine and Yannick Yon’s chic bistro was recommended by a stranger at an organic farmers’ market in Surrain. Chef Yannick created an off-menu all-veggie version of the duck breast burger for my wife, who declared it one of the best dishes she’d ever eaten in France. With wine, 66 euros for two.
Colomb’Auge, 24 Place M. Vermughen, Beuvron-en-Auge. Traditional Norman creperie in a charming small village in the heart of the cider-making region. About 15 euros a person for lunch.
La Fromentine, 23 rue Gemare, Caen. Slightly more modern creperie, whose Livarot cheese-and-andouille sausage stuffed crepe was my favorite dish of the trip. About 40 euros for dinner for two, with cider.
