26 Reasons to Visit Eco-Gites of Lénault in 2026 (part 1)
From birdsong and woodland walks to castles, coastlines and carnivals, Normandy offers something special in every season. Here is the first half of 26 reasons to visit in 2026—and make Eco-Gîtes of Lénault your home.
26 Reasons to Visit at Eco-Gites of Lénault in 2026.
1. Granville Carnival in February
One of the biggest and most colourful carnivals in France. Missed it this year? Don’t worry—it’s an annual tradition and well worth planning a trip around.
2. Celebrate Claude Monet and his legacy
Monet loved Normandy and his influence is everywhere - from the light on the coast to the gardens at Giverny. A must for art lovers.
3. Explore the local countryside, right from our gate
At Eco-Gîtes of Lénault, walking paths start at our gate. No car needed - just lace up your boots and off you go.
4. Immerse yourself in nature
Wake to birdsong, spot deer at dusk and enjoy the ever-changing seasons. Wildlife is part of everyday life here.
5. Visit a museum or art gallery (or several)
History, wildlife, culture, D-Day, art - Normandy has an incredible choice, whatever your interests.
6. Experience a medieval fair
From spring to autumn, towns come alive with costumes and pageantry. Falaise is closest, Bayeux the biggest and Cidre et Dragon at Merville-Franceville is delightfully bonkers, where steampunk meets the Middle Ages.
7. Explore a château or stately home
The nearest château is just a five-minute drive away, with many more scattered across the region.
8. Take a trip to the seaside
How do you like your coast? Wide sandy beaches, fossil-filled cliffs or secret fishing villages - Normandy has it all.
9. Dive into Normandy’s long history
From prehistoric times through the Roman, Viking and Medieval periods - people have lived in Normandy for thousands of years making it a treasure trove for history lovers.
10. Discover D-Day sites and events
Beyond the famous beaches, there are memorials, museums and moving sites all across Normandy—many close to the gîte.
11. Savour Normandy’s fabulous food
Cheese, cream, apples, caramel, cider, seafood… what’s not to love? Come hungry and go home with foodie treats.
12. Enjoy some animal magic
Start by meeting our pigs at the gîte, then head out to local zoos, animal parks or petting farms.
13. Fairground fun
Large fairs roll into Normandy from Easter (starting in Caen) right through to the autumn half-term and theme parks like Festyland have permanent rides.
We’ve only scratched the surface. With 13 reasons down and many more still to share, Normandy in 2026 is shaping up to be unforgettable. Join us in the next post for the remaining 13 reasons to visit ... and to stay at Eco-Gîtes of Lénault.
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