Players at RustiK Park
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Discover Our Normandy Experiences

Initiated by the Normandie Tourisme team and developed in collaboration with tourism operators in the Normandy region, the Expériences Normandes offer innovative, experiential experiences that will give you a unique and memorable experience during your stay.They all convey the values of authenticity, freedom, sharing and meeting new people, and are a fine testimony to the people who make Normandy what it is!

RustiK Park Take part in the Normandy Experience "Fantastic medieval adventure".

This unique experience in Normandy lets you go on a quest in the heart of the RustiK park and discover the fantastic medieval world as a family. Let’s set off for an afternoon like no other, where you’ll be the protagonists of your own adventures!

Travellers, welcome to the unique realm of RustiK, where immersion is the true essence of your experience.
Here, you won’t just be visitors, but protagonists at the heart of a fantastic medieval universe in Normandy. Meet whimsical characters and embark on thrilling adventures in a 40-hectare forest estate.
Solve riddles, question the locals and battle mysterious creatures for an unforgettable experience!

Aventure médiévale fantastique au parc RustiK
Aventure médiévale fantastique au parc RustiK
Aventure médiévale fantastique au parc RustiK
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A word from Dorine

RustiK opens the gates to his kingdom! I love taking my family on this unique immersive adventure: 4 hours to experience one of fifty quests, meet colourful characters and mystical creatures. Dressed in our tabards and soft metal swords, our quest in hand, we plunge into the action and the 40 hectares of the kingdom. One minute we’re laughing; the next, we’re running for our lives! The promise of thrills, laughter and total immersion is kept: even the youngest children, invisible in case of danger, will be delighted.

The little chocolate maker Take part in the Normandy Experience "From cocoa beans to exceptional chocolate".

This unique experience in Normandy allows you to join the workshop of Olivier Viel, a passionate and talented chocolatier who will select his cocoa beans directly from a producer, learn the secrets of chocolate making and create around 20 delicious chocolate sweets that you will take home with you at the end of the course.

A chocolate lover, Olivier Viel selects his beans directly from the plantations, roasts them and transforms them into a unique chocolate. His shop is dedicated to chocolate in all its forms: bonbons, chocolate assortments, bars and sculptures. Courses in making chocolates and macaroons are offered throughout the year.

What makes the difference :

Olivier is an artisan chocolate maker known as a “torréfacteur”. He is one of those who have decided to work with chocolate from A to Z, from bean to bar, mastering every stage of production.

[ Expérience ] De la fève de cacao au chocolat d’exception avec Olivier
[ Expérience ] De la fève de cacao au chocolat d’exception avec Olivier
[ Expérience ] De la fève de cacao au chocolat d’exception avec Olivier

Sled Dog Ride Take part in the Normandy Experience "Cani-rando around Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei".

It’s a hike like no other that awaits you in the Orne. A cani-rando. An unusual outdoor activity led by Benjamin… and his huskies! On the programme: a challenging 4km route around Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei, designated one of France’s most beautiful villages. And off you go!

Starting in Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei, Benjamin invites you to enjoy a unique experience with his huskies. You’ll set off on a hike, linked to the dog by a special piece of equipment, which will give you the impetus for your active walk. It’s also an opportunity to share the pleasure of a walk in the company of a four-legged team-mate with whom you’ll establish a real bond. Ideal for outings with family and friends!

[ Expérience ] Cani-Rando autour de Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei
[ Expérience ] Cani-Rando autour de Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei
[ Expérience ] Cani-Rando autour de Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei

Cani Rando with Benjamin Thomelin

So you’ve decided to try your hand at dog trekking in Saint-Céneri? Well, Benjamin, the creator of Sled Dog Ride, will be accompanying you on your adventure. From an early age, this Breton has had a passion for sled dogs and excursions in a team. On the strength of his experience in Savoie and the Nordic countries, he decided to develop the sporting activities of cani-rando and cani-kart on the Sarthe and Orne regions, for people of all ages and from a variety of backgrounds. It’s a successful project to which he has devoted himself fully since 2017.

  • Tip for the cani-rando: bring good walking shoes and comfortable clothes.
A word from Marie-Claire

I really enjoyed the cani-rando! It was the first time I’d done this kind of activity and I was really looking forward to trying out this outdoor experience. My four-legged companion was an energetic husky who, thanks to the harness connected to a belt around my waist, really helped me on the climbs, making my hike smoother and more dynamic. The icing on the cake: the charm of the Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei countryside!