Christian Dior Museum

This elegant villa where haute-couturier Christian Dior spent his childhood and now turns into a musée having been consecrated to him. Located at Rue, Estouville, Granville, France.

The park-line garden with lawns surrounded with trees, roses and colourful bed plants. The house is also overlooking the sea from the north side of the Lower Town.

What to expect inside the museum and jardin Christian Dior?

• The musée exhibits an eye-popping collection of Dior’s work as well as poster, publicity photographs and other memorabilia.
• Shops (They sell Christian Diors products)
• Every summer they have special exhibition in the garden.

How to get there?

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How much it cost?

Going in to the garden is free but there is an entrance fee in the museum tariff 7 euros per guest (musée tarif Plein: 7 Euros) For more information about the dates and opening times click here.

Important Reminders for every guest:

Camera is not allowed to use inside the museum.

How was our experience?

Amazing the garden is beautiful, clean and there are too many posters and signage printed with facts about his creations. It was educational going to the garden and very relaxing place go and to live as well. The museum is very pretty loads of beautiful memorabilia. His life, family, education and work are there. If you pay for a visit you’ll discover so many things inside the museum. It’s worth a visit especially if you are keen on fashion and lifestyle. You will get more inspirations from him.

She's not yet ready for a pose.

Back garden

Mother and daughter (Behind is the head statue of Christian Dior)

Things to see and read whilst walking in his beautiful garden. Facts and history of his creation.

What a beautiful place to live over-looking the seaside.

Perfume of course!

pond with fountain another view of his garden

Opening dates, times contact numbers and tarif.

Jenny O'Toole

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Visit Normandy, France: Day 1 – Gavray

After a long journey we finally reached our destination. We stayed at Le Louverie near Gavray. It was glorious afternoon when we arrive in the gite. After check-in we decided to go in and around town of Gavray. We parked near the church and walk to find some café to have something to eat then we went for quick shopping for food to store in our fridge during our stay. 

My husband can’t wait to have a good splash in the swimming pool and my daughter is so excited to play in the playground. Whilst I’m having my first cheeky drink cider and marinated the chicken for our dinner.

It was sunny outside, but the wind is a bit cold. I can tell the temperature of the water in the swimming pool is probably the same as cold water from the fridge. My husband enjoyed it I don’t think my daughter she didn’t we were surprise at that time my 22 months toddler says this “out now, towel please” that was her 2 longest words aside from “Where is Daddy gone?” I think she stay for 60 seconds. It was freezing. I can’t imagine myself to have a splash.

Everyone is inside the house watching telly whilst, I was preparing our starter fresh raw oyster delight and I start the barbeque. We decide to eat outside with bottle of champagne. 

We had a lovely start of our holiday, everything is perfect. This was our dream holiday; by the way we plan this for years. Although the plan was change and we couldn’t make any booking in the vine yard as it was holiday seasons, we expect for full bookings. Even though it was not in the vine yard, were all having fun and satisfied for what we booked.

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Beautiful Gîte in Normandy

Beautiful self-catering country cottages or Gîte in French – are found all over Normandie in the most rural area from €350 - €800 a week per property with swimming pool.

We stayed at La Louverie located at Le Mesnil Amand near Gavray, North West of France. 

• Beautiful cottage
• 3 bedrooms,
•  Barbecue
• Beautiful garden
• Play area,
•  Swimming pool and scenic views. 

How was our stay?

When we arrived we certainly love the gite it’s very pretty. It was glorious but the wind is a bit cold. My husband and daughter were so excited to have a splash in the swimming pool. We stayed for 10 days there enough to visit most attractions in the region. Everything you need in the house is available except the food. The gite is close to the market and town centre in Gavray. The place is peaceful perfect for relaxing. The host Chris and Bridget are very nice and helpful. We had a lovely holiday.

If you’re planning a long and unique holiday with your family and friends including your pet gîtes is the answer. For more information visit http://frenchconnection.co.uk

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