ON OUR DOORSTEP

Visit… ‘The Desmares Manor (chocolaterie-merimee.fr) in Lisieux, built in the 15th century, is a former salt barn that has been turned into a chocolate making laboratory and tea room. I also love the attractive medieval architecture at Bernay; visit “Jail Street”, one of the oldest parts of the town.’ Shop at… ‘The florist Paul Pierre Atelier (paulpierre.be) in Deauville. He’s a talented floral designer and his shop is a joy.’ Go for a meal at… ‘I regularly visit La Villa Gypsy (villagypsy.fr) in Trouville for exciting design discoveries and the restaurant, which serves delicious, healthy, locally sourced dishes in a relaxed environment.’