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A great chef in the kitchen
La Table de Catherine
The World Equestrian Games, organised 500,000 spectators are expected to descend on
every four years in a different country, is the various venues, especially the city of
riding’s version of the Olympic Games. This Caen, the bay of Mont St Michel and the stud
summer, the Games will take place in farm of Haras National du Pin. What better
Normandy. A thousand competitors and excuse do you need to visit this magical part
of France and to enjoy some of the local spe-
cialities ? The place to be is La Table de
Catherine in Argentan in the Orne region.
Argentan is a mall village just outside the
famous stud farm, Haras National du Pin, a
kind of ‘Versailles’ for horses where the dres-
sage and cross-country events of the compe-
tition will be staged. These are demanding
disciplines. But what about treats for you?
Book a room at the Faisan Doré, a charming
hotel on the edge of Argentan. Among the
many delights of this good hotel is La Table
de Catherine, a real must. Behind the timbe-
red façade, the restaurant, run by renowned
chef, Catherine Coiffard concentrates on the
best Normandy can offer. Remember, you are
in Pays d’Auge - cider country - and also the
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