Bonjour, Normandy.
We’re off to France!
When Emily was a culinary student in Paris, she visited the beautiful region of Normandy, which left a big impression on her. This fall, join us as we retrace her steps and embark on a culinary tour of the Route de Cidre, exploring the 4Cs of Normandy: calvados, cider, camembert, and crème.
This six-night, seven-day adventure will begin on October 17, 2026. We can’t wait to welcome you to Maison Pommes, a charming property with three stunning guesthouses, a vegetable garden, pool, pétanque court, and picturesque views. It’s also equipped with all of the necessities for modern life: high-speed Internet access, spacious living areas, wide-open kitchen spaces, and newly renovated bathrooms.
From this beautiful home base, we will explore all of the riches that Normandy has to offer. We have found an incredible slate of places to visit with you, including one of Normandy’s only women-run cideries, a Calvados distillery and apple orchard that’s been in operation since the 1800s, and an award-winning cheese shop where we’ll taste the region’s famous cheeses. In between visits to these artisans and more, we’ll also visit the charming towns that dot the landscape to enjoy a long lunch, vintage markets, and seaside views. When we’re not eating at one of the local, family-owned restaurants, Morgan, a decorated chef, will be cooking for us with local produce and other products, as well as curating beverages for us to enjoy.
Along the way, Emily, an award-winning pastry chef and Francophile, will share insights and recipes that highlight these beautiful products and flavors. Laura, a seasoned cookbook photographer, will share techniques for capturing the stories behind the foods through landscapes and styled tabletop photography. This trip is something we’ve been dreaming about for years. It’s going to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we’d love for you to join us.
There will be single and double rooms available, but space is limited. Only 8 spots will be offered for this experience.
the basics
We’ve carefully curated an amazing experience through the region, highlighting local producers and the incredible products they make. Come join us and experience Normandy’s culinary delights!
WHERE?
The Route du Cidre, the beautiful area in Normandy that’s famous for the four Cs: cider, Calvados, Camembert, and crème. We’ll use the gorgeous Maison Pommes as our sweet home chalet for the week.
WHEN?
October 17-23, 2026
WHAT?
A culinary tour led by a French-trained pastry chef and a travel and food photographer. We’ll enjoy days of relaxing at our countryside Maison and days on the road meeting local producers and tasting cider, cheese, and pastries.
WHY?
Because this region is incredibly special. If you are a lover of beautiful food, lush ciders, dynamic landscapes, and, of course, French pastry, this is the trip for you!
Our adventure
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We’ve selected the stunning countryside retreat of Maison Pommes to be our home for the week. Maison Pommes is a charming property with two stunning guesthouses, a vegetable garden, pool, pétanque court, and picturesque views. It’s also equipped with all of the necessities for modern life: high-speed Internet access, spacious living areas, wide-open kitchen spaces, and newly renovated bathrooms.
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Nomandy’s Route de Cidre is dotted with world-renown orchards that produce ciders and Calvados. We’ll be touring and tasting at a few of these special places, including one of Normandy’s only woman-owned Calvados producers and a family estate that’s been around since the 1800s, where we’ll have a picnic lunch.
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You can’t go to Normandy without meeting the cows whose milk makes the famous Camembert cheese. We’re visiting a small farm as well as a beautiful fromagerie to taste our way around the cheeses of the region.
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The charming town of Honfleur is just 20 minutes away. We’ll head into town for market day, enjoy some free time to sightsee, and then have crepes for lunch.
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We have a beautiful final dinner planned, featuring local produce cooked by our resident chef, French pastries, and, of course, some golden hour photos.
Frequently Asked Questions
More information can be found here, but if you still have burning questions, please give us a shout! If you’re ready to join us on the trip of a lifetime, register below.
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To arrive, you can take one of France’s easy-to-navigate high speed trains to a local station, rent a car and drive, or share private transportation with a fellow attendee!
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On this trip, you will either share a bedroom or have your own private room. All rooms are newly renovated and comfortable.
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We will be enjoying three types of meals on this adventure: meals made by the amazing private chef at Maison Pommes; tastings at cideries, distilleries, and farms; and meals out at restaurants around the region.
Given the pre-fixed pricing of the trip, menus will be pre-determined. We ask that you inform us of any dietary needs in advance. Please note that in France, especially in the region we will be visiting, you may miss out on some offerings if you have severe restrictions.
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The per person price for this experience includes the following:
all meals, tastings, tours, and activities
drivers and vehicles
accommodations
compensation for your hosts and the chef
If you wish to join the culinary tour, you’ll be asked to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. The numbers below are the entire trip cost in USD.
Double room: $4,450
Single room: $5,150
From March 15 to April 1, we will be offering early bird discounts. Those prices are below.
Double room: $4,250
Single room: $4,950
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You are responsible for your arrival to Maison Pommes and departure from Maison Pommes. Once you are with the group, all expenses will be covered, unless you choose to purchase extra beverages, snacks, meals, or souvenirs.
All activities, excursions, meals, driver’s fees, accommodations, and hosts’ fees, are included in the trip cost.
Unless you already have coverage in France, we require you to purchase travel insurance to cover theft, loss, illness, and emergencies. This is not included in the trip cost.
Tipping will not be required.
