The Canary Islands welcomes approximately 450,000 LGBTQ+ tourists annually, representing 2.7% of the total tourists to the islands. This accounts for over 5.4% of the tourism revenue and generated a turnover of €960 million in 2022.
13.11.2023 - 23:51 / lonelyplanet.com / River Seine
AnneMarie McCarthy, Lonely Planet's destination editor for France, recently traveled to Normandy for an autumnal foodie tour that was packed with farm-to-table treats and cozy accommodations. Here, she shares some tips and insights for anyone planning a similar trip.
After spending most of 2023 working on the upcoming France guidebook (publishing next April!), I was eager to spend time on the ground in France, not just in my head. After being enamored with our writer Cyrena Lee’s descriptions of Normandy I eagerly took a foodie tour around the region, exploring the importance of local food culture and tasting autumnal harvest delights.
We were fortunate to stay in three different places on three different nights, each with a different budget and atmosphere. Les Canisses is tucked under a bridge but is incredibly peaceful and quiet, offering a calming view of the River Seine. Downstairs, there is a popular restaurant with an open fire that gives it a homestyle feel. It's just a 12-minute drive from the Vernon Giverny train station (less than an hour from Paris), making it a great budget option, with rooms starting from €68 and suites from €112.
Night 2 was spent at La Malherbière gîte (holiday home) overlooking Camembert Valley, accommodating up to nine people. Breakfast can also be provided, including apple juice and honey from the same estate. Normally, the gîte is rented out on a weekly basis, starting at €1,000 for the week. Our final night was at the dreamy 5-star Château La Chenevière, just outside the fishing village of Port-en-Bessin. It is a splurge-worthy stay for foodies, with its own herb and vegetable garden emphasizing permaculture. You don't need to be a resident to dine at its restaurant, Le Botaniste; their three-course menu is €72 per person (excluding wine). Room rates start from approximately €260.
Now this is a tough one! After much deliberation, I would have to say the scallops ceviche made with orange juice and carrots at Château La Chenevière, which we saw being made in the kitchen with chef Hugo Genty after preparing the scallops ourselves. A close runner-up must be the two-course lunch at Sara’zin creperie in the little town of Pont-Audemer, full of winding streets. The main course was a galette (buckwheat pancake) with gorgonzola and apple (of course), followed by a dessert of a sweet crepe topped with sakura-infused pear and whipped cream. They have an extensive cider menu to pair with the food too.
We took a break from eating to visit the House of Claude Monet in Giverny, home to the famous water lilies that inspired the Impressionist master. It was just a couple of weeks away from closing for the winter, and we saw this reflected in the fading of the blooms, but it was still
The Canary Islands welcomes approximately 450,000 LGBTQ+ tourists annually, representing 2.7% of the total tourists to the islands. This accounts for over 5.4% of the tourism revenue and generated a turnover of €960 million in 2022.
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