Gastronomy of the Orne: local flavours to sample near the Nath locations

Located in the heart of Suisse Normande, in La Forêt-Auvray, Nath's rentals is the ideal starting point for discovering the Orne gastronomy and the Normandy specialities for which the region is famous. Staying in our gîtes and guest rooms, Here, you can easily combine nature breaks with gourmet discoveries, in a peaceful and authentic setting.

Norman cheeses and generous dishes

It's impossible to talk about the Orne without mentioning the Camembert from Normandy, This emblematic soft cheese with a bloomy rind is often accompanied by farmhouse bread and local cider. Other specialities such as Mortagne black pudding, la poule au blanc or the bourdelot, This simple, generous and comforting cuisine is deeply rooted in the Normandy region.

After a day of walks on the GR36 or around the Lac de Rabodanges, You can take these products back to your self-catering gîte, where you can prepare a typical Norman dinner on your own and enjoy your gourmet holiday to the full.

Poiré domfrontais, ciders and calvados

The Orne is a land of orchards, renowned for its pear and apple trees, which give rise to beverages of character. Among the must-tries are domfrontais perry PDO, a sparkling beverage made from pears, the cidres artisanaux du bocage, the calvados domfrontais aged in barrels, as well as pommeau de Normandie.

A number of local producers and cider-makers are offering tours and tastings, so you can discover local know-how and take home a few bottles as a souvenir. On your return to Locations de Nath, make yourself comfortable in your Auvergne gîte or in the Ancien Pressoir to enjoy these local drinks by the stove in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Sweet treats and local delicacies

The Bagnoles macaroons, Bocage biscuits and shortbread, flower honey and homemade jams are just some of the sweets that are emblematic of the Orne region, and very popular with breakfast and snacks. Visit teurgoule, Rice pudding, long-cooked rice pudding with cream and cinnamon, and a host of apple and pear-based desserts complete this typically Norman sweet landscape.

In our Les Rocailles guest rooms, you benefit from home-made breakfasts with freshly baked bread, homemade jams, local produce and hot drinks to get the day off to a great start.

A gourmet holiday from Locations de Nath

By choosing Nath's rentals, If you're looking for a gourmet experience, you can put together a real gourmet holiday: a morning hike, a visit to producers, a break at a local market, then a tasting of your finds in the comfort of your accommodation. The ideal location of our gîtes and rooms, close to sites such as Cliff, the lake of Rabodanges or the Roche d'Oëtre, This makes it an excellent base from which to explore the whole of the Orne and discover gourmet Normandy.

To prepare for your getaway, discover our accommodation in Suisse Normande and get inspired by our page activities and surroundings to combine nature, heritage and gastronomy during your next stay at Locations de Nath.