6 good reasons to set sail in Normandy in April

Long weekends are coming up in less than a month. It's time to plan them and unwind! Whether you're taking a stroll in the sea or enjoying a stroll through the Normandy countryside, here are six good reasons to come and breathe in the fresh Normandy air.

1. Break the routine and bring a plant into the office!

Are you in an open-plan office and the fluorescent lights are draining all your energy, or is your office only getting 2 hours of sunlight per day? Adopt a small plant that smells of Normandy during the Geranium Festivalor a Beuvron-en-Auge.

So yes, we can already hear you thinking that this is a bad idea, because Catherine from accounting will point out that the previous one ended up all dried up; but this time, it's not the same. This plant is your little oasis of happiness, the place where you'll want to recharge your batteries after a hard day's work. So treat yourself, buy a baby plant, a planter, do something for the planet, but also for yourself!

The little extra from the office: opt for a small aromatic plant, so you can spice up your lunch with a little piece of… Normandy!

2. Ditch the to-do list for something really sweet

Meetings, deadlines, endless emails, and reports to be delivered “ASAP”: it’s time to press pause and leave the to-do list for something sweet.

Head to wellness establishments to enjoy a real moment of pampering and relaxation. Between the Thalazur thalassotherapy in Cabourg, le Algotherm Spa in Houlgate, and the massage sessions, you will finally give yourself a real moment of letting go!

Your to-do list can wait a little longer, right?

The office's little extra: to really let go, also opt for a little detox cure with a vegetarian meal or unwind during a one-on-one with a horse or a cow.

3. Back to basics: the subway versus a raft (or almost)

This morning, you had made every effort to be at the office on time. You got up 30 minutes early, had a few slices of toast for breakfast, and a hot drink in your thermos to save time. Everything was perfectly calculated. everything except the metro delay.

So it's time to get back to basics and find an activity where time is not countede. In 2 or 3 clicks, you will find yourself on a page to discover paddleboarding in the heart of Normandy's natureGlide along the water, watch the birds, and let yourself be transported to the tranquility. You say yes! Here, there's no more stress or notifications: just you and nature.

The little extra from the office: if you prefer hiking rather than water rides, there are a few walking tours to do in our Normandy countryside.

4. Paint a canvas instead of filling in boxes on Excel

Goodbye mouse, hello paints and brushes! It's time to change your desktop and make your computer wallpaper a reality! Save your file, close Excel, and head to the Marcel Proust walk to enjoy the event The Sea Canvas, for an afternoon. Here, no error messages because we forgot a parenthesis somewhere in the spreadsheet.

But this missing parenthesis, wouldn't it be a message from the universe to tell you that you must make a... parenthesis? So, take a seat on the promenade, install your canvas on the seafront, and paint this moment of disconnection that belongs only to you !

The added bonus: those of you who can't stand Excel spreadsheets anymore can take your own painting home with you! Perfect for sprucing up your office when you get home.

5. Reverting to childhood even as an adult

I promise, you'll finally be able to fly your kite. Say goodbye to all those childhood failures where flying sessions lasted no more than 10 seconds. Houlgate Plein Vent, you will test, pilot and take off kites, but also observe these competition racing cars performing magnificent aerial acrobatics.

More Houlgate Plein Vent, it's not just kite flying, it's also the opportunity to treat yourself to a family outing on the beach on Roland-Garros promenadeWe put our phone in airplane mode and clear our minds, we enjoy the sea air and the beautiful panorama of the Côte Fleurie.

The office's added bonus: numerous activities are organized during the event. But if you really want to unwind, we recommend relaxing in the lounge chairs.

6. Stop leading meetings and start following the flow.

What if, for once, you let someone else lead the way? We stop managing long meetings and video conferences, and we opt for a guided tour with a single objective : let yourself be carried away by exciting stories.

For this, there are several options, you can travel through time with the visit Houlgate at the Belle Époque, surprise yourself at dive into the chic and refined world of the 19th^e century, between villas and gardens or relive the Landing at Merville-Franceville through the tour that retraces the history of the soldiers who have marked...History.