Getting Here

Travel Made Simple, With Your Comfort in Mind

Getting to The Courtyard Garden in Sourdeval is straightforward, with a few different travel options depending on your starting point and preferences. Whether you're coming by ferry or driving from further afield, we’ll help make your journey as smooth as possible.

Arriving by Ferry

There are several ferry routes into Northern France that offer good access to Normandy:

Caen (Ouistreham) – approx. 1 hour 20 mins drive
Le Havre – approx. 2.5 hours
Dieppe – approx. 3.5 hours
Cherbourg – approx. 2 hours
Calais – approx. 5 hours (ideal if you’re travelling from the south of England)

Ferry services are provided by companies such as Brittany Ferries and DFDS, many of which offer accessible cabins and priority boarding. If you're travelling with a mobility vehicle, let the ferry operator know when booking.

Driving in France

The roads in Normandy are generally quiet, well-maintained, and scenic – perfect for a relaxed road trip.

From Caen: If you're coming through Caen, you’ll need a Crit'Air emissions sticker to drive through the city centre.
It costs around €4 and can be ordered in advance at:
http://certificat-air.gouv.fr
From Calais: The route from Calais is longer but offers the simplicity of toll motorways (autoroutes), with rest stops, petrol stations, and accessible services along the way.

You can:
- Pay tolls as you go (cash or card)

Buy a toll tag online (https://www.emovis-tag.co.uk) for quicker travel, especially handy if you plan to return!

Final Stretch to Sourdeval

Sourdeval is a welcoming small town with:

Level pavement routes into town
Two nearby supermarkets
Traditional bakeries, cafés, and shops within walking/wheeling distance
Free on-street parking outside The Courtyard Garden

There are no steep hills or awkward turns to navigate – just a gentle arrival into a peaceful, friendly part of Normandy.

Navigation Tips

Use Google Maps or Waze to find “The Courtyard Garden, Sourdeval”
GPS coordinates available on request
Don’t worry – there’s good mobile signal locally if you need to reroute

Need Help Planning Your Route?

We’re happy to help if you’d like advice on which ferry to take, where to stop along the way, or any documents you might need. Just drop us a message before you travel.

“Getting here shouldn’t be a stress — it should be the start of your holiday.”