This gorgeous bucolic 4-hectare delight of a garden is surrounded by typical Norman half-timbered buildings, as well as a museum of old tools. For rest and sustenance, there's a sweet country crêperie where you can try no fewer than 80 crêpes (from €2.80) and galettes (from €2.90).
Les Jardins du Pays d'Auge
Normandy
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