Search Rent in France for Calvados holiday farmhouses and cottages in Basse-Normandy, northern coast France. The department of Calvados has a rich history and interesting culture with plenty to enjoy for any visitor. Calvados is surrounded by the departments of Seine-Maritime, Eure, Orne and Manche. The most visited city in Calvados is Bayeux - famous for having the oldest surviving complete tapestry in the world, but is also a pleasant French town. Rent a holiday home in Calvados, France and visit Deauville, a favourite tourist location in Summer which boasts fantastic sandy beaches, some fine restaurants and a race course for a great day out!  Calvados is a haven for watersport enthusiasts – windsurfing and sailing are popular actiivities among the beaches of Cabourg, Merville and Franceville. Stay in a Calvados holiday property and experience one of the interesting tours around the beach of Juno, one of the 5 beaches used on D-Day. The thriving town of Caen, which was largely destroyed after D-Day, has now been mostly rebuilt and is home to some great shops, pleasant cafes and fine, yet affordable restaurants. The department is renowned for it’s apple-based spirit that shares its name – Be sure to try it when on holiday in Calvados, if you get the chance! Take a Calvados gite and explore the well known cider routes through the picturesque villages.