La Ferme du Lavoir
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- Peaceful pitches on an orchard farm 20 minutes’ drive from Bayeux
- Omaha beach 10 minutes’ drive; bunkers and D-Day museum five minutes
- Free tastings of farm products like ciders; brewery with craft beers
This Lower Normandy orchard farm is no ordinary place. La Ferme du Lavoir is right in the middle of historic D-Day territory. The Omaha D-Day museum and World War II bunkers are within five minutes’ drive of the site, and the famed Omaha landing beach is just a 10-minute drive away too.
Here, you’re certainly in a prime position to learn about the World War II D-Day invasion first-hand. However, stays don’t have to be entirely history-focused, as guests have the chance to have a free tasting of top-notch farm-made products like apple juices, ciders and calvados brandy. For those who are thirsty after a full day of visiting the local bunkers and beaches, there are also craft beers for sale at the on-farm brewery, and they’re always kept cool and fresh in the fridge.
Set just outside the Cotentin and Bessin Marshes Regional Natural Park – a place very worth visiting for cycling, boat trips, birdwatching and walking – the farm is in a quiet area away from the busy tourist neighbourhoods. A supermarket is just a two-minute drive away, and lively Bayeux (of Bayeux Tapestry fame) is a 20-minute drive away.
It's a very peaceful site, with two toilets and showers, but no sink for washing dishes, nor any fancy laundry facilities. Handily for those visiting from over the Channel, the owner of La Ferme du Lavoir is English-speaking, having lived for 13 years in Oxfordshire as a child.
Site type
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20Open all year 
Tourist board rating
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- During school holidays the reception/shop is open Monday to Saturday 9am until 12pm and 2pm until 7pm. Closed on Sundays. At all other times it is open Mondays 9am until 12pm, Fridays 2pm until 7pm and Saturday 9am until 12pm and 2pm until 7pm. Closed Tuesday to Thursday and on Sundays.
Languages spoken
English
French
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Reviews
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Would absolutely use again. Very clean very quaint little place
Electric grass and earth pitch
Liked A lovely stay in an apple orchard farm. They make all their own beers, ciders, jams and other goods. Friendly staff and a simple procedure to get in and out. Plenty of space as well.
Disliked Water button on shower is a push button but doesn't continue spraying without your hand on the button, not even for a second.
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A quiet farm site with all services and a grocers a short drive away
Electric grass and earth pitch
Liked Quiet location with an easy short ride to the American Cemetery at Omaha beach. Easily booked and paid for online. Self sufficient type of pitch with standard electric supply and European connection. Basic services for the emptying of the w.c. cartridge and grey water tank. Clean toilets and showers on site. A basic farm site producing cider as a main activity (which should most definitely be tried - excellent taste.) All in all a site we would return to.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Touring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
La Ferme du Lavoir
933 Rue du Connetable de Richemont
Formigny La Bataille
Calvados
France
14710
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)
GPS
49.34039°N
0.89608°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Here to see the historic D-Day remnants? Some good starting points are the D-Day Omaha Museum (five minutes’ drive), which has thousands of World War II objects collected by one devoted family, and the Overlord Museum (10 minutes), a collection of mighty tanks, vehicles and guns used during the Allied Landings.
The D-Day sites don't end there, of course, as a quick glance at local maps will tell you. Drive to the Maisy Battery (15 minutes) to take a walk through two kilometres of German trenches or to Pointe du Hoc (15 minutes) to see where U.S. Army Rangers scaled 100-foot cliffs to capture influential German batteries. The Longues-sur-Mer battery (25 minutes) is also within striking distance; its four German 150mm artillery pieces will surely impress.
La Ferme du Lavoir is also a handy little spot for other outings, especially those into the Cotentin and Bessin Marshes Regional Natural Park (from five minutes) or medieval Bayeux (20 minutes). The old town in Bayeux has scenic half-timbered houses and cobbled streets… and, if you didn't already know, the riverside town is home to the 68-metre-long Bayeux Tapestry, which tells the story of the 1066 Norman Conquest of England.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Moulins | 2.2 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Plage Du Monument | 2.7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Plage Du Village De Vacances | 2.8 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Rue Richard | 7.3 mi | Sea | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
| La Breche | 12.2 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Frequently asked questions
- Does La Ferme du Lavoir have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is La Ferme du Lavoir dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near La Ferme du Lavoir? Here to see the historic D-Day remnants? Some good starting points are the D-Day Omaha Museum (five minutes’ drive), which has thousands of World War II objects collected by one devoted family, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of La Ferme du Lavoir?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at La Ferme du Lavoir? From £13.04 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.