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The Château de Carrouges is one of Normandy's most surprising gems: a red brick fortress nestled in a valley, in the heart of a former marshland, steeped in medieval history, Renaissance architecture and fascinating legends.
Article updated on December 3, 2025
"The Mont Saint Michel at risk at sea" is how the pilgrims of the past named the Mont Saint Michel because surrounded by water and quicksand, it was dangerous to go there. And yet, nothing stopped them, in the hope that they would go up to the top to pray to the leader of the army of angels: the great Saint Michael. Nothing stopped the builders either: neither the height, nor the isolation, nor the wind, nor the storm... It is a magnificent place and full of hope that Monsieur de France invites you to discover here
article updated on November 28, 2025
French cooking
Basse Normandie / Normandy
Teurgoule: The Authentic French Slow-Cooked Rice Pudding
Jérôme Prod'homme
Rice pudding is a universal childhood memory, often prepared quickly on the stovetop. But in Normandy, it is an art form that demands patience and a warm oven. Known as Teurgoule, this legendary dish spends five slow hours transforming simple ingredients into a caramelized, melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece. Why the curious name? And how did exotic cinnamon become the soul of this northern French tradition? Let’s explore the history and the authentic Teurgoule recipe.
article updated on January 6, 2026
French cooking
Basse Normandie / Normandy
Normandy Camembert: History + Best Recipe Ideas
Jérôme Prod'homme
The ultimate symbol of French expertise, Camembert from Normandy is more than just a cheese: it is a story, a tradition and a unique taste. Created in the small village of Camembert, in the Pays d'Auge region, it owes its existence to a clever farmer, Marie Harel, and a priest from Brie.
From legend to AOP (Protected Designation of Origin), from the meadows of Normandy to our tables, it has survived the centuries without losing its character. And to help you enjoy it, we also give you some gourmet recipes to try at home.
article updated on December 10, 2025
Only two of them succeeded in conquering England. William of Normandy is the most famous. Born a bastard, threatened by the Norman lords to the point of having to flee in the night, no one imagined such a glorious destiny for this boy born in Falaise in the heart of Normandy and who succeeded in conquering England. He is the ancestor of King Charles III of Great Britain...
