E7 – Cotentin Mill – Jardin de Vauville

10:00 Moulin du Cotentin (plan to arrive 15 minutes early) Guided tour of the Moulin à Vent du Cotentin in Fierville-les-Mines. Situated 120 meters above sea level, the site offers an exceptional panorama of the Normandy bocage. In the company of your guide, discover how flour is made, the 360° rotating conical roof, and many other special features. Under its magnificent thatched roof, the mill barn features a museum area with a permanent exhibition on mills and milling products. 23 Rue de la Lande, 50580 Fierville-les-Mines, France

12:00 Lunch (menu 2025)Single menu to choose from :Starters: Home-made Terrine de campagne or Salade à l'émincé de volaille (Thinly sliced chicken breast, lettuce, tomatoes, grated carrots, croutons and gherkins) or Salade du Moulin (Warm Camembert and Andouille sausage tartine, lettuce, tomatoes and walnuts)Main courses: Pork filet mignon with Camembert sauce or Chicken fricassee with Cider sauce, Julienne vegetable au gratin and pan-fried green beansDesserts: Tarte Normande aux pommes or Fondant au Chocolat (desserts made with organic flours from Moulin à vent du Cotentin)Beverages: Kir and 3 petits fours, 25 cl wine & coffee

14:30 Botanical Garden of Château de Vauville Guided tour of the sumptuous Botanical Garden of Château de Vauville: a veritable treasure trove of nature, with evergreen trees and shrubs creating a permanent garden. Amaryllis, Echium pinana, Senecios, Aloes and Dimorphotecas flourish in the ground. With over 500 species from the southern hemisphere, this garden creates a unique subtropical atmosphere around Château de Vauville. Its green rooms offer breathtaking views of the sea, and its renowned scientific collection makes it an exceptional place to visit. The Jardin Botanique de Vauville is truly a jewel of Nord-Cotentin architecture.

17:30 / 18:00 End of performances