Market Culture and Food Traditions

Markets

Norman markets are cornucopias of local products: - Caen: One of France's oldest markets - Rouen: Saturday market in old town - Honfleur: Picturesque Saturday market - Bayeux: Traditional Wednesday market

Food Festivals

- Fête du Camembert: Celebrating the famous cheese - Foire aux Harengs: Herring festival in Fécamp - Fête de la Coquille: Scallop festivals along coast - Apple Harvest Festivals: Throughout the region in autumn

Le Trou Normand

The famous Norman tradition of drinking Calvados between courses to "make a hole" for more food. Modern versions often feature Calvados sorbet instead of straight brandy.