{"id":15155,"date":"2024-07-24T09:44:24","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T07:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/visit-chateau-saint-germain-livet\/"},"modified":"2024-07-24T10:12:13","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T08:12:13","slug":"visit-chateau-saint-germain-livet-castle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-saint-germain-livet-castle\/","title":{"rendered":"Ch\u00e2teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet (visit + photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the heart of the <strong>Pays d&#8217;Auge<\/strong>, the <strong>Ch\u00e2teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet<\/strong> is a real gem.\nThe <strong>ch\u00e2teau-museum<\/strong> dates back to the <strong>15th<\/strong> and <strong>16th<\/strong> centuries.\nIt combines <strong>medieval<\/strong> and <strong>Renaissance<\/strong> styles.\nIts checkerboard facades of stone and brick, its moat and lush parkland make for one of the most charming visits in <strong>Normandy<\/strong>.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, you&#8217;ll find some <strong>useful tips<\/strong> to help you prepare for your visit and have a great time!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/visiter-chateau-saint-germain-livet-3.jpg\" alt=\"visit the Ch&#xE2;teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet in Normandy\" class=\"wp-image-15146\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit the Castle of Saint-Germain-de-Livet<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the castle worth it? Our opinion:<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, the Ch\u00e2teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet is definitely worth a visit, for several reasons:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Its unique architecture combines <strong>medieval<\/strong> and <strong>Renaissance<\/strong> <strong>styles<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colorful glazed <strong>checkerboard facades<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Its <strong>moats<\/strong> make it a picturesque site,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Its park and formal <strong>gardens<\/strong> add to its charm,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inside, we were fascinated by the <strong>rich period furnishings<\/strong> and <strong>works of<\/strong>art.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our opinion, it&#8217;s one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most beautiful ch\u00e2teaux in Normandy<\/a>, and also our favorite.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-DpfkVJv\/4\/NKjTpMbXQcTmnC6pp4cqwwJJ7Sh7qTP6CVpkRpkWB\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-5432-L.jpg\" alt=\"General view of Ch&#xE2;teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is the Ch\u00e2teau de Saint Germain de Livet famous?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ch\u00e2teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet is renowned for its unique architecture.\nIts checkerboard facades of stone and green-glazed brick are rare in Normandy.\nThe ch\u00e2teau is also notable for the works on display by painter <strong>L\u00e9on Reisener<\/strong>, first cousin of<strong>Eug\u00e8ne Delacroix<\/strong>.\nThe painter&#8217;s family owned the ch\u00e2teau in the 19th century.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It has also been awarded the &#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.culture.gouv.fr\/Aides-demarches\/Protections-labels-et-appellations\/Appellation-Musee-de-France\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Mus\u00e9e de France&#8221;<\/a> label.\nIt is also a listed historic monument. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-DrC9Tdx\/4\/MW7TkPMxtQpWBJFXJMjQDRxBJ6t53mhvLSDRNWTsg\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1264-L.jpg\" alt=\"Courtyard of Ch&#xE2;teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet in Normandy\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our favorite moments<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We loved it:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>medieval timber-framed manor house<\/strong>.\nThis is the oldest part of the ch\u00e2teau.\nIt dates from the 15th century.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>frescoes in the Uffizi Room<\/strong>.\nLong hidden by lime plaster, they were discovered in the 20th century. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>green glazed bricks<\/strong> of the Renaissance fa\u00e7ade and their checkerboard pattern,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>bucolic charm of the park <\/strong>with its peacocks and swans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-hJQWdKz\/4\/LmvNLnJm5Kp5d6Jf2V2jvxwRGtWfpw4fVvLgbZvPm\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1271-L.jpg\" alt=\"Frescoes in the Ch&#xE2;teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History in brief<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ch\u00e2teau is located <strong>near Lisieux<\/strong>, in Normandy.\nThe first building, the timber-framed <strong>manor house<\/strong>, was built in the 15th century.\nDuring the Renaissance, a magnificent <strong>extension<\/strong> was added, with an <strong>arcaded gallery<\/strong> and the famous <strong>checkerboard facades<\/strong> of stone and glazed brick we&#8217;ve come to admire so much.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the 19th century, it belonged to the <strong>Riesener family<\/strong>, famous for its connection with the artist <strong>L\u00e9on Riesener<\/strong>.\nThe family&#8217;s last heir <strong>donated it to the city of Lisieux<\/strong> in 1938.\nToday, it is a <strong>museum<\/strong> exhibiting the family&#8217;s heritage.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-tGksK5D\/4\/LSbvTq6387jMtZnGQ5NXNBdG99sR6pLv9zmvZwMCx\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1275-L.jpg\" alt=\"Salon in the Ch&#xE2;teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet in Normandy\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#d9e3de;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\"><span>WHERE TO STAY<\/span> IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#d9e3de\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">We particularly appreciate staying in Normandy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Bayeux<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-bayeux-where-stay-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our hotels selection<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Honfleur<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-honfleur-best-hotel-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our hotel selection<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Bayeux\/Hotels\/i-CxqSKxd\/1\/aae537a7\/L\/Domaine_Bayeux_hotel-08-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Domaine de Bayeux\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#d9e3de;font-size:14px;flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">For more ideas, take a look at our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-normandy-best-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the best places to stay in Normandy<\/a>.<br\/>And if you already have an idea, take a look at our selections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-etretat-best-hotels-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels in Etretat<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-mont-saint-michel-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels in Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-rouen-where-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels in Rouen<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-caen-where-stay-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels in Caen<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-le-havre-where-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels in Le Havre<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-deauville-where-stay\/\">Best hotels in Deauville<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access and map: Ch\u00e2teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet, Normandy<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is the castle?<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the commune of Saint-Germain-de-Livet in Normandy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Lisieux: 10min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Deauville: 45min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Caen: 1h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here is a map to help you find your way:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Map-Best-castles-normandy-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"map most beautiful castles normandy\" class=\"wp-image-894\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map of the most beautiful castles in Normandy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get there?<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We advise you to come by <strong>car<\/strong>, as it&#8217;s probably the most practical way.\nThe castle is isolated. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, you can also take the <strong>bus<\/strong> from Lisieux station.\nOnce off the bus, it&#8217;s a 25-minute walk to the ch\u00e2teau. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are also <strong>cycle<\/strong> routes linking Lisieux to the ch\u00e2teau, notably the Pays d&#8217;Auge cycle route. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/cdt14.media.tourinsoft.eu\/upload\/Calvados-velo-Fiche-14-Lisieux-a-Livarot.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-DBCN33B\/4\/Kzj3nhWtzttwGFLCsbHwGtL5mDStJJGDF9rKTgPK6\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1251-L.jpg\" alt=\"Management of Ch&#xE2;teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#d9e3de;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#d9e3de\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">OUR ADVICE FOR <span>RENTING A CAR<\/span> IN<span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\"> Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>car that is comfortable enough <\/strong>(distances can be long) but <strong>compact<\/strong> (some parking lots and villages are narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember to take out<strong>comprehensive insurance<\/strong> (some roads are winding and narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full voiture_image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7241\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328.png 421w, https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=NL\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See available cars  <strong>   <\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3266 img_fleche\" style=\"width: 16px;  \" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ArrowRight.png\" alt=\"arrow\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-france-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all our tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parking<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s a free parking lot just opposite the entrance to the ch\u00e2teau grounds, on the church side, alongside the cemetery.\nAnother parking lot welcomes visitors a little further along the same side, opposite an expanse of grass equipped with picnic tables, on the banks of a small stream, the Ruisseau de Lecange. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-z4hk3NL\/4\/KJL3vDtgdsmDZmL3WMtPKD7fwGRKJbzJxvhwTHxmx\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1252-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ch&#xE2;teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet parking lot\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Useful tips: duration, schedules, eating&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best time to visit<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit the Ch\u00e2teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet<strong> <\/strong>in <strong>spring<\/strong> or <strong>autumn<\/strong> is particularly pleasant.\nThe colors of the surrounding gardens and Normandy countryside make for a delightful backdrop. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summer is obviously busier.\nWe advise you to visit in the <strong>morning<\/strong> or <strong>late afternoon<\/strong>, for greater peace and quiet and to enjoy the softer, more oblique light. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And don&#8217;t forget to check the weather forecast before you come &#8211; we&#8217;re in Normandy!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-RJTMqp6\/4\/LCNjdPWtnpdwJb3CPp4rPmD47Q8Z59vSLVX4PCjf7\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1282-L.jpg\" alt=\"Peacocks in the grounds of Ch&#xE2;teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Length of visit and main difficulties<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow <strong>2 hours <\/strong>for the visit if you wish to enjoy the gardens and park.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of the tour of the ch\u00e2teau&#8217;s apartments, there&#8217;s a narrow stone <strong>spiral staircase<\/strong> in the south tower.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pets are not allowed inside the ch\u00e2teau.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-QBNDsc7\/4\/MNwMFggGF2F29Gn9LTwPzbG7LTgX27VxFRjBrdWbh\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1277-L.jpg\" alt=\"Staircase of the south tower of the Ch&#xE2;teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice on how to visit<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s no particular way to visit.\nWe visited <strong>freely<\/strong>.\nInside, mediators are on hand to supplement the information available on text panels.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-WxFnPfg\/4\/KnrZcgDtKPmZGvjcwJqKdsmCscWwThsxjgL2sGMbH\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1312-L.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance to the grounds of Ch&#xE2;teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet in Normandy\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">USE OUR GUIDE TO PLAN A  <br\/><span>DREAM TRIP<\/span> TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">All the information you need for your trip:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" id=\"liste_discover\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 maps that make planning easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>160+ pre-selected locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical advice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300+ photos to help you choose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons 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Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musees-normandie.fr\/musees-normandie\/chateau-de-saint-germain-de-livet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During the summer months, numerous events are organized on the ch\u00e2teau grounds.\nPlease consult the calendar of events.  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src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-XqVQrGD\/4\/Lv6M989pHfx3pBb2b5mgmptHtM34rJfJFQd8c8Rjk\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-5422-L.jpg\" alt=\"General view of Ch&#xE2;teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This decorative technique is rare in Normandy.\nIt is typical of 16th-century Renaissance architecture.\nIt bears witness to the<strong>Italian influence<\/strong> on French architecture at the time.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-7N6mxNW\/4\/LBSKSMGqrDRPVmZTPzDrs5mDP7NSXRHV3S6hBX4dX\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1280-L.jpg\" alt=\"Two-tone checkerboard facade at Ch&#xE2;teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This decorative style is a symbol of <strong>prestige<\/strong>.\nIt testifies to the refinement and wealth of the owners of the time. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The main gate and its two remarkable turrets<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other side of the footbridge that spans the moat and replaces the drawbridge, the ch\u00e2teau&#8217;s main entrance is topped by a sculpted portal featuring a <strong>psyche<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-TGcjJNF\/4\/KtKhKxXFXLt4ndcpfLTTBtd48pD8JSZvFsvKcnBQd\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1258-L.jpg\" alt=\"Turrets at Ch&#xE2;teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet in Normandy\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But what we noticed first were the two admirable cylindrical turrets flanking the gate.\nWith their conical slate roofs, they add a surprisingly <strong>enchanting<\/strong> defensive touch. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-WzDSqvC\/4\/Ls6dT6vbtFNjM2gBfd9X8Wp5RmHjwVd3xZt3sMCgV\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1259-L.jpg\" alt=\"Roofs at Ch&#xE2;teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet in Normandy\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you approach, you can see the gable of the medieval manor house, like a <strong>thatched cottage<\/strong> attached to the castle.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exploring the historic pentagonal courtyard<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once through the front door, we entered the ch\u00e2teau&#8217;s courtyard, where we were treated to a number of surprises.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Renaissance arcade gallery<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We found the arcaded gallery very attractive.\nIt, too, bears witness to the Italian influence in French Renaissance architecture.\nIt runs along the east wing of the ch\u00e2teau, from the <strong>entrance pavilion<\/strong> to the south tower.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-zZt2znX\/4\/NN7F5trdD9T6xFLKtGgWqwT93MGSJ6Zks8826RP94\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1261-L.jpg\" alt=\"Gallery at Ch&#xE2;teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet in Normandy\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gallery is composed of four sleek, <strong>basket-shaped coves<\/strong> resting on elegant columns.\nWe liked to imagine the castle&#8217;s occupants taking advantage of this sheltered circulation space. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-4m2RTb8\/4\/MKMrtRPwvqRQV5j27X4Tx4JHxtRXNKdL54tmGQx4f\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1267-L.jpg\" alt=\"Gallery over the arcades at Ch&#xE2;teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet in Normandy\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gallery is very <strong>narrow<\/strong>, and from the courtyard we realized just how small the Renaissance part of the ch\u00e2teau was compared to the medieval part.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The timber-framed medieval manor house<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turning to the medieval manor house next to the entrance pavilion, opposite the Renaissance building, we were surprised by its half-timbered facade.\nThey lend a <strong>bucolic thatched cottage<\/strong> style to the whole, and contrast with the much more sophisticated stone and brick facade. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-kDNchvN\/4\/NcbWnJH566s98vTLnhVrJSnnj5m4b5X8GBPh2ZRzg\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-5423-L.jpg\" alt=\"Courtyard of Ch&#xE2;teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet in Normandy\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the oldest part of the ch\u00e2teau.\nIt dates from the 15th century.\nIt is highly emblematic of<strong>traditional Norman architecture<\/strong> of the late Middle Ages.\nWe love the half-timbering technique, with its wooden framework visible from the outside.   <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-6CphdHn\/4\/LchRPJf6VHWsfHzCzX9FJSNrwkXhkMqkKz3RNx7Rw\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1265-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cladding at Ch&#xE2;teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet in Normandy\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We particularly liked the west end of the building, with its grey wood <strong>cladding<\/strong>.\nIt&#8217;s also a magnificent structure that deserves attention. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A must-see tour of the museum and its treasures<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We then went inside the ch\u00e2teau to discover the wonders of the museum.\nIt has been awarded the Mus\u00e9e de France label. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 16th-century frescoes in the Uffizi Room<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We loved these frescoes and, above all, their history.\nIn fact, they were recently discovered during restoration work.\nThey date back to the 16th century and were <strong>previously covered<\/strong> with plaster.\nThe restorers were thus able to bring to light these works of art that had been hidden for centuries.   <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-gb6tLs5\/4\/MjMmtq6f5DzPKrCgD7z7BW7CwHLKjZBtZn6NkVzjR\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1272-L.jpghttps:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-gb6tLs5\/4\/MjMmtq6f5DzPKrCgD7z7BW7CwHLKjZBtZn6NkVzjR\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1272-L.jpg\" alt=\"Frescoes in the Salle des Offices at Ch&#xE2;teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet in Normandy\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They depict particularly violent scenes, from war to <strong>mythology<\/strong>.\nOne of these, painted above a doorway, impressed us greatly.\nIt depicts the <strong>beheading of John the Baptist<\/strong>.\nAlthough we don&#8217;t see John the Baptist&#8217;s head on a plate, it does appear at the end of a spike.   <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-z9FwF6d\/4\/MRcDFWSNS7GTjCH72mcCDSgpbxJnmM8wT3gHMT9kn\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-5427-L.jpg\" alt=\"Frescoes at Ch&#xE2;teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet in Normandy\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 19th-century apartments of the Riesener-Pillaut family<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We were able to appreciate the elegant decor of these apartments.\nThey are decorated with beautiful objects (crockery, tapestries, objets d&#8217;art).\nThe same is true of the furniture, some of which was made by the famous cabinetmaker <strong>Jean-Henri Riesener<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-RBkpgrc\/4\/NfSC7tgnLK5mJgWGRBD5z7hHPm3n7gGfgmpvqx3tQ\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1273-L.jpg\" alt=\"Dining room at Ch&#xE2;teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet in Normandy\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He was the grandfather of the painter <strong>L\u00e9on Riesener <\/strong>, some of whose works can also be admired.\nL\u00e9on Reisener was a cousin of Eug\u00e8ne Delacroix, who painted his portrait.\nThe evocation of these illustrious names and the presence of the paintings add a notable <strong>artistic dimension<\/strong> to the visit.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-hNCqVT7\/4\/NfJHRGJ8Wcsrggfk6wqnnGWnLZsRH6rpgDz8g3TVM\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1276-L.jpg\" alt=\"Salon in the Ch&#xE2;teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet in Normandy\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enchanted stroll through the flower-filled park<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We finished our visit by taking the spiral staircase of the <strong>tour du midi <\/strong>, then the arcaded gallery, before returning to the park.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The elegance of French gardens<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gardens are small in scale, but beautifully enhanced by the site&#8217;s vegetation and the presence of the ch\u00e2teau.\nThey are a perfect example of the elegance and <strong>symmetry<\/strong> typical of this style. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-qzd6gNT\/4\/NfTJWB2PRfTW3qqJpTdd8HkHCC5tPZ9rPrDkdh74d\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1311-L.jpg\" alt=\"French garden at Ch&#xE2;teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet in Normandy\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We loved the geometric flowerbeds, trimmed hedges and straight paths stretching along the foot of the immense willows.\nBenches have been installed in the garden, and we were able to take full advantage of the <strong>serenity<\/strong> it exudes. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The peaceful charm of a moat<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Above all, the presence of the moat adds <strong>enchanting charm <\/strong>to this perfect setting.\nThey encircle the ch\u00e2teau and reflect its checkerboard facades of colored brick.\nThey create a <strong>natural mirror <\/strong>that enhances the beauty of the site tenfold.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-hx8KB9r\/4\/KhT7SMKb7k33R6XLHDbg3PCsRtXdkGmxKpGGLRBzK\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-5430-L.jpg\" alt=\"Reflection in the moat of the Ch&#xE2;teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet in Normandy\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strolling along their banks, we enjoyed the serene, picturesque atmosphere of the park to the full.\nEspecially when a pair of <strong>swans<\/strong> came to introduce us to their young brood, magnificent baby swans enjoying the coolness of the water. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-MxfdNgg\/4\/NPD7728VgXdVfp6MQQVZq3MRThqzmwvFs8tq8pGKn\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1299-L.jpg\" alt=\"Swans at Ch&#xE2;teau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet in Normandy\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\"><span>PLAN YOUR TRIP<\/span> TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-top:10px;\" class=\"option_titre2\"><strong><span><\/span>Inspiration destinations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Deciding <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-go-normandy-destinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">where to go in Normandy<\/a> &#8211; the best destinations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Our weekend ideas: <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/ideas-weekend-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best-of<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/idea-romantic-weekend-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">romantic<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/weekend-unusual-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unusual<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/seaside-weekend-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seaside<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/weekend-luxury-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">luxury<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/ideas-weekend-family-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">family<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/seaside-hotel-normandy-near-beach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">16 seaside hotels in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/plus-beaux-hotels-charme-normandie-avis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful charming hotels in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Honfleur\/i-9B7t4h8\/0\/768041c8\/L\/Honfleur_coucher_soleil-15-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-top:10px;\" class=\"option_titre\"><strong><span s=\"\"><\/span>  Best of<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-towns-normandy-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best cities in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-beaches-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful beaches of Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful villages of Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best castles of Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-abbeys-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best abbeys of Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Read our complete guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visiting-mont-saint-michel-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit the Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Discover the <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/normandy-battle-sites-d-day-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">D-Day sites<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Etretat-falaise-aval\/i-T9X65rq\/7\/d9bf1b0c\/L\/falaises_etretat_normandie-6956-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-top:10px;\" class=\"option_titre\"><strong><span><\/span>  Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-normandy-best-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in Normandy<\/a> &#8211; best places and hotels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">See our tips for renting a car at <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-cdg-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDG airport<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-orly-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orly airport<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-beauvais-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beauvais airport<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-caen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-rouen-train-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rouen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-bayeux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer 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