A PICTURESQUE French holiday region, that can be reached without a plane from the UK, has remained relatively undiscovered by Brits, despite its world-famous booze, cheese and countryside. The region of Orne in Normandy, France, has been compared to the Cotswolds, due to its peaceful nature and surroundings, described as "unspoilt" by Choose Normandy. 8 Orne in France is a rural holiday spot popular with Parisians 8 The villages are quiet and peaceful and host small markets 8 Camembert cheese was created in the region during the French revolution Credit: Getty 8 Local cider is very popular and has even won international awards Credit: BrettCharlton It's a favourite place to go on holiday for the locals, who flock there for long weekends, exploring its many quaint villages, like Belleme, Mortagne-au-Perche and, of course, Camembert .
The latter is the home of the popular soft cheese, which is made throughout its many farmyards, after it was invented there during the French revolution by a a farmer’s wife, called Marie Harel. Normandy Tourism describe it as a village that "ticks all the boxes" for tourists with its fruit, its warm weather and its many culinary offerings. They said: "The village of Camembert ticks all the boxes.
The pastures where contented cows may ruminate upon their lot, the apple orchards in blossom or in fruit, the soft, dappled light and mild climate. Read More on Villages SANDS GOOD Overlooked English seaside village with quiet beach set for big regener.