Away from the bustling city of Paris, Normandy is a quiet, middle-class area northernmost of France. This region is filled with a quaint but mysterious charm, with its cobblestone pavements, specialty shops, and distinct Northern French architecture that seems to preserve the face of France from as far as the medieval times.. But more than its sandy beaches, gardens and grand castles, Normandy also has something special: a rich history with the Jewish community, one that’s still thriving among the region’s biggest cities.
Let’s take a look on how the Normandy countryside could be the destination of your next kosher holiday.
Pay Tribute to the Remnants of Jewish Heritage During the War
Once you’ve visited the shores of Normandy,You can almost envision the Allied soldiers disembarking on the 50-mile stretch of sand, leading to the eventual liberation of Western Europe. This feat is not possible without the help of almost 65,000 British Jews serving in WWII. There are several memorial landmarks to pay respects to this historical achievement, such as the Battle of Normandy Museum in Bayeux, the Caen Memorial, the Utah Beach Museum, and the oldest Jewish heritage site in all of France - the Maison Sublime in Normandy’s biggest city, Rouen.
Explore the Growing Kosher Food Community
While kosher preparations in restaurants around these areas are still sparse, there are hidden kosher food gems spread out across Normandy, especially in the picturesque town of Deauville. This place has been an increasingly popular destination among kosher travelers in all of France. There’s some along the Avenue de la République; and some hotels like the Akhotel and Ak Resto Halavi.
There’s no other way to explore the beauty of Normandy, including the Seine, then booking glatt kosher tours on a riverboat cruise. Aside from the tours, there are meaningful activities to be done aboard to give you a holiday that you’ll definitely want to come back to.
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