Located 2 hours and 15 minutes from Paris, 20 minutes from Lisieux (train station), 30 minutes from Deauville, and 40 minutes from Caen, Cambremer enjoys a privileged location between land and sea, making it an ideal base for exploring Normandy and discovering this region of art, history, and gastronomy. Follow us, and we'll tell you more about this iconic village of the Pays d'Auge.
Cambremer, or the discreet charm of Normandy
Need to change pace, to take your time? Need to breathe fresh air and enjoy space? Need to be able to gaze at the sky and contemplate nature at any moment? Need to seize the day and delight your taste buds?
You've come to the right place: a square lined with pretty brick and half-timbered houses, nestled between verdant valleys that conceal architectural, natural, and gastronomic treasures; a village alive throughout the year with a rare effervescence driven by the dynamism of its inhabitants, shopkeepers, artisans, and producers.
In short, let yourself be swept away by the gentle way of life in Cambremer.
Are you a foodie?
An essential stop on the Cider Route , a remarkable site of taste, a land of many producers… there is no doubt that you will find something here to delight your palate!
At Domaine , our chef Endy offers inventive and tasty dishes that showcase local produce.
In the village , you'll find a bakery, a butcher's shop, and a delicatessen. And just a short distance from the village (Saint-Aubin-sur-Algot), Les COPains offers various types of organic bread.
The market takes place on Fridays in the church square. And on Easter Sunday, Pentecost Sunday, and in July and August, there is an old-fashioned market.
The first weekend of May brings joyful gourmet and educational gatherings where more than 200 excellent local products can be discovered: the AOC AOP Festival .
A true postcard of the Pays d'Auge, the Cider Route will lead you along picturesque country roads and through rolling valleys, discovering castles, manor houses, brick and half-timbered houses, apple orchards, and, of course, cider cellars —the jewels of the Cambremer AOC. Don't miss a tasting of cider, Calvados, Pommeau, or apple juice at one of them ( Manoir de Grandouet , Les Caves Huet , Domaine Marois , La Ferme du Bout du Chemin , Manoir de Montreuil , Marie-Louise Foucher , Alain Sauvage )!
Alongside the holy trinity of Camembert-Livarot-Pont-L'Évêque, cheese can enjoy cow's milk tommes ( Le Grandouet de Cassandre, "Fromage de papa" ) and goat's milk cheeses ( Ferme de la Mimarnel , Ferme de la Trigale in La Roque-Baignard ).
Have you ever tasted teurgoule , this melt-in-your-mouth rice pudding, often flavored with cinnamon, which cooks in the oven for many hours? ( Maison Dutel , La Teurgoule de Cambremer ).
And what if you left with a basket filled with products with the good taste of the land? vegetables , guaranteed seasonal and organic (Erwin at Ferme de la Mimarnel, Le Jardin d'Antoine in Gerrots), honey ( Augustin Renault, Florence Lingrand ), eggs and poultry ( Maison Dutel ), herbal teas , syrups and flavored salts ( Les Jardins d'Archibald ).
Are you curious and enjoy being entertained?
Places to see in the village: the sundial, the church, the church of Grandouet, the two wash houses, the Bais manor. Plant lovers shouldn't miss a visit to the Jardins du Pays d'Auge and the plant nursery.
Art and craft exhibitions take place throughout the year at the Grange aux Dîmes. You can also meet artisans by visiting their workshops or taking a class : the papier-mâché work of Véronique Chambeau , the paintings of Laurence Royer , the textile arts of Mathilde Nobilet .
For those who enjoy browsing , head to the flea market (open year-round) and the two annual garage sales (the second weekend of October and the first Sunday of June). The village also has a florist and a fashion and home decor boutique. A Christmas market .
The appointments:
- First Sunday of June | Cow Dung Bingo : Flea market and "special" raffle!
- June 21 | Music Festival : concerts and open stage.
- July 13 | July 14th celebration : ball, fireworks.
- Last weekend of July | Hurlu Belles Rues : street arts festival.
- 2nd weekend of October | Saint-Denis patron saint festival : flea market, soapbox races, funfair, torchlight procession, fireworks.
- In addition, concerts and live shows enliven the village throughout the year.
- And let's not forget the Bar des Sports, in the center of the village, where you can sip a drink on the terrace.
Are you athletic?
The Domaine offers an electric bike
Numerous hiking trails start from the village. Routes are suggested by the
Cambremerian area (the 1st Saturday of the month and the following Thursday and the 3rd Saturday of the month and the following Thursday, departure from Place de l'Europe for carpooling) and the 3rd weekend of October is the Pom'haies orchards Trail.
Are you looking for well-being and relaxation?
Panoramic sauna, Nordic spa, meditation pool, massages in a treehouse, yoga sessions… many wellness packages are offered to guests of the Domaine .
In the village you will find a hair salon, a beautician and a pharmacy.
Are you coming with children?
Embark on an imaginary journey and experience a stay conducive to stories and daydreams in the Domaine's caravan
With family or children, treat yourself to a creative workshop : learn the techniques of papier-mâché with Véronique Chambeau , engraving on ©Tetrapak, embroidery or macramé with MA.NO.
Games for toddlers, multi-sports field, cycle path… children can burn off energy at the village's City stadium (playground).
At Easter, children joyfully roam the village and its hidden corners during a grand egg hunt . Be careful not to fall: those are fresh eggs! At the end of the hunt, you can share your bounty and enjoy the giant omelet prepared in the church square.
On the second weekend of October, after cheering on the soapbox racers and taking a ride on the carousel, the children light up the night with their lanterns during the torchlight procession , before marveling at a fireworks display.
At the old-fashioned market, on Easter, Pentecost and summer Sundays, children can take a short ride on a donkey .