Unique things to do in English Channel

"A generation which ignores history has no past and no future." Welcome on my Normandy Tour ! Discover the D-Day landing beaches with a licenced guide by walking on the footsteps of those who gave their lifes for our freedom ! You'll be picked up at 8:30am wherever you wish in Bayeux (8 people maximum) and we'll leave for our first rendez vous with History. - Sainte Mère Eglise. The first liberated town on june 6th where paratroopers were misdropped during the night. - Utah Beach, on the footsteps of Theodore Roosevelt Jr. - Angoville au Plain, the drop zone D where 2 american medics treated wounded Americans, Germans and French like equals. - Pointe du Hoc, where the Rangers have conducted themselves with extraordinary valour in a very difficult situation. Inescapable ! - Omaha Beach - Normandy American Cemetery - Back to Bayeux around 4:30pm Between 100 and 115 per person or 500 Euros for a private tour. CUSTOMIZABLE TOUR : If one of your relatives served in Normandy during ww2 or if you want to visit places in particular, let me know and choose the private customizable tour. You can also choose 2 days tour. STEP ON TOUR : You can also choose a step on tour (using your vehicle) as an option, 380 Euros for a private tour. Half day tour only available from september to march.

1.5-hour "Join a group" boat cruise to the wonder of the world being the famous Seven Sisters Cliffs You will join a small group on our beautiful Mediterranean boat fully equipped with twin engines, a sound system, toilet and fridge. Our fully qualified skipper will take you on a journey through time along the stunning coastline hearing stories from the local area and its fascinating history of old Sussex smugglers that date back over 200 years ago, not to mention 2 of our tour guides are from a bloodline of the most famous smuggler to have ever lived. You will witness caves, beaches and cliffs used for smuggling goods and experience historical locations heavily used during the war and in the battle of Britain. You will have a chance to jump in the beautiful turquoise Sea (weather dependent) or enjoy the sun, stunning surroundings, and breath-taking cliffs as you learn about its geological past. This is by far are best trip with a chance to also experience local porpoise, seals, rare kittiwake Colony and other bird life. Our luxury join a group boat tour offers a new and unique venue to the area to explore the landmarks by sea and dazzle everyone in attendance. Experience the spectacular sights of East Sussex coastline as we cruise, listen to music, stop, swim and talk about the area. Sometimes Indie the dog joins our boat trips, please let us know if this is a problem.

I invite you to a flight on board a gyrocopter. It looks like a helicopter with a glass cabin offering a panoramic view. The rotor is activated by the front wind and the gyrocopter is propulsed by a rear propeller. Its cruise speed is between 50km/h and 180km/h; It takes off like an aircraft and lands on very short distances. Turbulences are less felt than in an aircraft. It is equipped with 4 points safety belts, and noise reduction headsets. Pilot and passenger are seated in tandem mode. Weather permitting, I invite you to a panoramic flight over the D-Day Landing Beaches taking off from the airfield of Courseulles sur Mer. The 45mn flight will go west to overfly the coast, Arromanches and the remains of the artificial harbour, the battery guns at Longues, Port en Bessin, and will go back around the American military cemetery of Saint-Laurent. The return flight will overfly Bayeux, and the castles of Creully and Fontaine-Henri among others. If you book 2 consecutive experiences, we will be able to fly farther and overfly the Pointe du Hoc site, and turn back over Sainte-Mère Eglise. Other things to note Minimum 10 years old. Minors need to bring a parental authorisation. Max Size : 6'4" , Max weight : 198lbs Only one passenger (2 seater) Flights available only in July

Your experience throwing on your own Japanese Shimpo wheel will be fun and informal yet informative and productive. You're definitely going to throw your own bowls. We start by familiarising you with our Pottery studio, the wheels equipment and tools we will use during your experience. Then it's straight onto the wheel where you learn to centre the clay, and throw a pot. Once you have your pot formed we'll clean it up a bit and lift your creation from the wheel to dry. Then we'll do it again. You will be shown how to throw 4 shapes in the time NOTE PLEASE: No children under the age of 12 yrs old, this is an adult experience and not catering for children Please be aware there is a small extra cost if you decide to keep your pots, this is for the bisque kiln firing and seashell and granite glazing(see photos) and you can decide either way on the day if you want to keep your them (or not) and how many (Postage & Packing is included in the additional cost.). No pressure to keep anything its entirely your choice £12p pot if you can collect £15 P&P The pots dry for about 3 weeks, rubbed down, marked with your name, then into the kiln for 2 days to bisque fire, they then are glazed by Rob with his hand sourced materials, Cornish granite and seashells, back in the kiln for 2 days. Then packed off to you. Well worth the love.

Après une présentation de la baie d'Authie, je vous parlerai en détail de la biologie des 2 espèces de phoques. Nous irons ensuite les observer grâce à la longue-vue et poursuivrons le dialogue face aux mammifères marins. Il ne s'agit pas d'une randonnée, les phoques sont proches du lieu de rendez-vous. Autres remarques Prévoir des vêtements adaptés aux conditions météo. Pour votre sécurité et votre confort, je peux être contraint d'annuler l'activité en cas de mauvaises conditions météo (pluie ou vent fort). Les chiens tenus en laisse sont admis.

au départ du domaine de l'Atlas, je vous propose des balades à cheval, randonnées à cheval pour découvrir les routes Normandes dans les terres et/ou jusqu'à la mer. Vous pouvez choisir de découvrir une campagne verdoyante grâce à des chevaux préparés et entrainés avec soin. Ils vous emmèneront volontiers galoper sur la plage si vous êtes cavaliers confirmés et réguliers avec un niveau galop 5 exigé, en fonction des marées, la plage n'est praticable pour les chevaux qu'après 19h accessible au coucher du soleil ou explorer les chemins de la campagne Normande, pour ensuite rentrer jusqu'au domaine. Vous pourrez ainsi passer un moment inoubliable, exceptionnel et décontractant, qui vous apportera une nouvelle vision du pays d'Auge et de sa Côte Fleurie en privilégiant un mode de transport respectueux de la nature, vous permettant de prendre le temps d'apprécier cette expérience et de tisser des liens avec les chevaux. En une phrase, je vous attends pour partager un moment de découverte et d'évasion qui vous procurera des souvenirs inoubliables.

"A generation which ignores history has no past and no future." Welcome on my Normandy Tour ! Discover the D-Day landing beaches with a licenced guide by walking on the footsteps of those who gave their lifes for our freedom ! You'll be picked up at 8:30am wherever you wish in Bayeux (8 people maximum) and we'll leave for our first rendez vous with History. - Sainte Mère Eglise. The first liberated town on june 6th where paratroopers were misdropped during the night. - Utah Beach, on the footsteps of Theodore Roosevelt Jr. - Angoville au Plain, the drop zone D where 2 american medics treated wounded Americans, Germans and French like equals. - Pointe du Hoc, where the Rangers have conducted themselves with extraordinary valour in a very difficult situation. Inescapable ! - Omaha Beach - Normandy American Cemetery - Back to Bayeux around 4:30pm Between 100 and 115 per person or 500 Euros for a private tour. CUSTOMIZABLE TOUR : If one of your relatives served in Normandy during ww2 or if you want to visit places in particular, let me know and choose the private customizable tour. You can also choose 2 days tour. STEP ON TOUR : You can also choose a step on tour (using your vehicle) as an option, 380 Euros for a private tour. Half day tour only available from september to march.

1.5-hour "Join a group" boat cruise to the wonder of the world being the famous Seven Sisters Cliffs You will join a small group on our beautiful Mediterranean boat fully equipped with twin engines, a sound system, toilet and fridge. Our fully qualified skipper will take you on a journey through time along the stunning coastline hearing stories from the local area and its fascinating history of old Sussex smugglers that date back over 200 years ago, not to mention 2 of our tour guides are from a bloodline of the most famous smuggler to have ever lived. You will witness caves, beaches and cliffs used for smuggling goods and experience historical locations heavily used during the war and in the battle of Britain. You will have a chance to jump in the beautiful turquoise Sea (weather dependent) or enjoy the sun, stunning surroundings, and breath-taking cliffs as you learn about its geological past. This is by far are best trip with a chance to also experience local porpoise, seals, rare kittiwake Colony and other bird life. Our luxury join a group boat tour offers a new and unique venue to the area to explore the landmarks by sea and dazzle everyone in attendance. Experience the spectacular sights of East Sussex coastline as we cruise, listen to music, stop, swim and talk about the area. Sometimes Indie the dog joins our boat trips, please let us know if this is a problem.

Attention ! je tiens a souligner que cette expérience a pour but de vous faire découvrir un endroit de la baie de Somme. En aucun cas vous n 'allez découvrir toute la baie de Somme...La sortie sera axée sur la découverte des phoques je précise qu'on n'est jamais certain de les voir, les oiseaux, plantes et coquillages...Ce n' est pas une grande randonnée sportive. La sortie nature sera en groupe , si votre date préférée ne figure pas dans le calendrier vous pouvez me contacter je pourrais en ajouter... même si le créneau est complet ! je suis un guide nature qualifié indépendant reconnu. Si vous avez envie de découvrir la nature avec un guide authentique de la région avec un zest d' humour vous êtes au bon endroit. Si l'humour vous déplais ou si vous espérez être seul ne vous inscrivez pas...la balade sera familiale et conviviale, tous les amoureux de nature sont les bien venus, les enfants petits et grands... Autres remarques Une sortie en privé est possible, a voir les modalités. Prévoyez une tenue adaptée pour la période d'hiver, les bottes sans oublier un coupe vent chaud, casquette ou bonnet. ( je peux dépanner pour les bottes) Il faut être présent 15 minutes avant l' heure du rendez-vous afin de pouvoir vous équiper et nous rencontrer pour partir du bon pied.

Our Highlights 1.5 hour Walking Tour guided in English starts from Saint Leonard Church, Place Saint-Léonard, 14600 Honfleur where you will be introduced to your guide as well as the origins of Honfleur. You will head towards the old city centre, where Charles V built fortifications to protect the town against England during the Hundred Years War. Then, towards the Old Harbour, you will stop at the salt warehouses, the butcher shops district and the prison of Honfleur. Then you will discover the Lieutenancy and to finish the St Catherine church made famous by the shape of its roof and being built solely out of wood! Other things to note: Comfortable shoes are recommended for the duration of the tour.

Durant cette visite guidée de Honfleur à pied d’une durée d’une heure et demie, vous découvrirez avec votre guide Honfleurais le charme, l’authenticité, et l’histoire d’une ville devenue témoin du riche passé historique de la Normandie. Voyagez avec un guide du terroir et venez explorer à travers plusieurs siècles, l’histoire et les raisons qui ont poussé Honfleur au devant de la scène internationale. Une experience inoubliable ouverte à tous à ne surtout pas rater!

MORE THAN A BIKE TOUR! SADDLE UP FOR A 2.5-HOUR TO 3-HOUR E-BIKE TOUR. YOU WILL KNOW MORE ABOUT HONFLEUR’S LANDMARKS LIKE THE NORMANDY BRIDGE OR THE MOUNT JOLI VIEW POINT, AS WELL AS DISCOVER HIDDEN SPOTS WITH STUNNING VIEWS OVER HONFLEUR. EXPLORE SOME OF THE CITY’S MOST THEATRICAL, ARTISTIC, AND CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT SIGHTS. THIS TOUR IS A GREAT WAY TO FIND YOUR BEARINGS IN HONFLEUR. GET SOME TIPS AND TRICKS FROM A LOCAL FOR THE REST OF YOUR STAY. LIMITED SEATS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS E-BIKE TOUR OF HONFLEUR.

In this class, we'll prepare easy, elegant cocktail nibbles that take their inspiration from my wide range of culinary experiences (Breton-French-American...) and feature the best local products available . Then we’ll raise a glass of wine or a house cocktail to toast our creations before we taste them.

The Cider Farm Tour and Tasting begins in the Tasting Room with a sample of excellent organic apple juice, and an introduction to the Cider Farm family. We venture into the orchard of 3000 West Country cider apples. You discover some of the fascinating history and folklore behind cider and experience a surprise 'Wassail' or orchard blessing. Bees are important to us and we tell about their role in pollination, chemical free farming and wildlife. I explain how we craft our British Champion Ciders over 8 months from sun ripened apple to crisp, golden nectar in a glass. With a behind the scenes tour of apple pressing, harvesting and bottling equipment, you can see how see we press the apples and produce the ciders. We encourage guests to ask us questions about the art of blending and the alchemy of turning apple into award winning, amber-gold cider. The Tour is completed with a sampling of 4 delicious, handcrafted ciders, all made from organically grown cider apples, from Sweet Maiden cider, Old Harry Rocks vintage, Dorset Wild Cat, to our Elderflower, Ginger or Damson ciders. After the tour, you can relax in the Cider Garden, admire the art. Please dress according to the weather with appropriate footwear and coat, as we take you for a walking tour of our orchards.

I invite you to a flight on board a gyrocopter. It looks like a helicopter with a glass cabin offering a panoramic view. The rotor is activated by the front wind and the gyrocopter is propulsed by a rear propeller. Its cruise speed is between 50km/h and 180km/h; It takes off like an aircraft and lands on very short distances. Turbulences are less felt than in an aircraft. It is equipped with 4 points safety belts, and noise reduction headsets. Pilot and passenger are seated in tandem mode. Weather permitting, I invite you to a panoramic flight over the D-Day Landing Beaches taking off from the airfield of Courseulles sur Mer. The 45mn flight will go west to overfly the coast, Arromanches and the remains of the artificial harbour, the battery guns at Longues, Port en Bessin, and will go back around the American military cemetery of Saint-Laurent. The return flight will overfly Bayeux, and the castles of Creully and Fontaine-Henri among others. If you book 2 consecutive experiences, we will be able to fly farther and overfly the Pointe du Hoc site, and turn back over Sainte-Mère Eglise. Other things to note Minimum 10 years old. Minors need to bring a parental authorisation. Max Size : 6'4" , Max weight : 198lbs Only one passenger (2 seater) Flights available only in July

Discover the landing beaches in small or private groups, up to 8 people. I will tell you why the Allies decided to land in Normandy and why on June 6th. Visit the major spots in the American sectors of the Utah and Omaha beaches (Sainte Mère Eglise, American cemetery, Pointe du Hoc), the British sector of Gold Beach (Arromanches artificial harbour, Pegasus bridge), or the Canadian sector ofJuno beach, (Juno center, Canadian cemetery). I will guide you personally in the Airborne museum and in the cemeteries where we will take time for understanding and meditation. You will learn how difficult the landing was in Omaha. I will also show you my secret favourite places, off the beaten track. I will tell you stories of locals I interviewed, including those of my dad. I will also be glad to drive and guide you at Mont Saint Michel, and let you discover the great medieval city of Bayeux, my native town. I will pick you up from your accommodation or from the Bayeux railway station (direct train link with Paris). A tour in Normandy deserves a good guide. Make your trip an unforgettable experience. See you soon, with pleasure. François

Your experience throwing on your own Japanese Shimpo wheel will be fun and informal yet informative and productive. You're definitely going to throw your own bowls. We start by familiarising you with our Pottery studio, the wheels equipment and tools we will use during your experience. Then it's straight onto the wheel where you learn to centre the clay, and throw a pot. Once you have your pot formed we'll clean it up a bit and lift your creation from the wheel to dry. Then we'll do it again. You will be shown how to throw 4 shapes in the time NOTE PLEASE: No children under the age of 12 yrs old, this is an adult experience and not catering for children Please be aware there is a small extra cost if you decide to keep your pots, this is for the bisque kiln firing and seashell and granite glazing(see photos) and you can decide either way on the day if you want to keep your them (or not) and how many (Postage & Packing is included in the additional cost.). No pressure to keep anything its entirely your choice £12p pot if you can collect £15 P&P The pots dry for about 3 weeks, rubbed down, marked with your name, then into the kiln for 2 days to bisque fire, they then are glazed by Rob with his hand sourced materials, Cornish granite and seashells, back in the kiln for 2 days. Then packed off to you. Well worth the love.

Our sea kayaking adventure in Studland bay is something pretty special. It marks the beginning of the Jurassic Coastline, a UNESCO World Heritage sight which also happens to be an iconic landmark Old Harry Rocks, that is filled to the brim in myth, magic and legend, with the tales of pirates and smugglers contributing to the history of our home which we happily share along the way. Old Harry Rocks is a beautiful and iconic sea kayaking destination, and the best way to explore this iconic landmark is from a sea Kayak, our hut on the shores of Middle beach is just a short paddle away. After an inital safety briefing you will join us and jump aboard the kayaks to explore Studland bay in Dorset before heading out to Old Harry Rocks. From here, you will be guided you to explore the sea caves, arches and stacks of this iconic landmark by kayak. We will have frequent stops to discuss this area of outstanding natural beauty and there will ample opportunity to learn about the eco system and geology along the way. These trips are run using double sit on top kayaks so you will be sharing a kayak. If you are booking an uneven group number we have some single kayaks for this situation, if you want a single kayak please contact us and we can discuss this with you. Min age 12+. No experience required.

Après une présentation de la baie d'Authie, je vous parlerai en détail de la biologie des 2 espèces de phoques. Nous irons ensuite les observer grâce à la longue-vue et poursuivrons le dialogue face aux mammifères marins. Il ne s'agit pas d'une randonnée, les phoques sont proches du lieu de rendez-vous. Autres remarques Prévoir des vêtements adaptés aux conditions météo. Pour votre sécurité et votre confort, je peux être contraint d'annuler l'activité en cas de mauvaises conditions météo (pluie ou vent fort). Les chiens tenus en laisse sont admis.

Looking for a stroll, but with a twist ? Well look no further than our brand new Goat Walking experience. Take one of our cheeky goats for a walk along various routes around The Ranch whilst they feast on the foliage. You will find that the goats are gentle loving creatures full of mischief intelligence and just love human company.  You will lead your own personal goat on a leisure stroll with frequent stops for them to nibble on their favourite leaves and bushes and for you to take photographs of the occasion. This experience is so much fun, so pop on your wellies or walking boots and some old clothes and enjoy 1 hour of hands on goat antics.  The Ranch goats will love to climb over you for food and cause general mayhem. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​