Irish Ferries launch Gastro Guide of Foodie GemsΒ with Trish Deseine
Updated: Jan 28
As we rediscover the joy of travel, Irish Ferries has partnered with renowned French-based Irish author, Trish Deseine, to curate the first Irish Ferries Gastro Guide to Normandy. Suitably seasoned with a host of hidden local gems to inspire your next adventure,Β thereβs never been a better time to bring the car andΒ Sea Travel DifferentlyΒ with aΒ gastronomic experience.
Having moved from Northern Ireland to Paris in 1987, Trish Deseine has spent over three decades immersed in the culture, authored an array of popular and award-winning French-inspired cookbooks and hosted multiple TV shows. Now one of Franceβs most celebrated food writers, through this definitive guide Trish is using her in-depth knowledge and appreciation of the local area to truly inspire those on a journey or discovery while surprising even the most decerning of palates.

Pack up the car and kick off your unforgettable journey on Irish Ferriesβ magnificent W.B. Yeats, where the holiday truly begins the moment you arrive onboard. Enjoy the most relaxing start to your much needed break away, with free-flowing check-in, panoramic views and spacious lounges. Take in the fresh sea air, pause and unwind with a drink at the bar before you choose from a host of great food offerings, including fine dining in the βLady Gregoryβ restaurant, which can be pre-booked in advance on the Irish Ferries app.
Rested and ready for adventure when you arrive in Cherbourg, Trish Deseine recommends a trip to the very local La CriΓ©e du Tomahawk for a dozen of their famous oysters and the chance to take in the view towards Tahitou island, which can be accessed by walking over the oyster beds at low tide. Head towards picturesque Honfleur and savour the sweet traditional aromas of freshly baked financiers, madeleines, and macarons being made in the open kitchen of Les petits Dupont before you enjoy an evening of guilt-free fine dining at LβHuitre BrΓ»lΓ©e, serving a conscious seasonal menu and range of delicious natural wines.

Home of famous cheeses Camembert,Β Pont-lβΓvΓͺqueΒ and Livarot,Β Deseineβs Irish Ferries Normandy Gastro Guide invites travellers to traverse one of Franceβs most verdoyant regions dotted with numerous cider and Calvados distilleries.
With a discount of up toΒ 25% off normal fares for spring short break stays, Irish Ferries allows you to Sea Travel DifferentlyΒ as you savour the sights and delights of France in your own time, with your own car and the chance to bring the taste of your travels home when you stock up your favourite authentic French flavours along the way.
Book now and avail of Irish Ferries very special pre-summer short break fare from just β¬498 for a return trip for a car and two, including cabin accommodation onboard W.B. Yeats.
The Gastro Guide by Trish Deseine can be foundΒ here. Download your own copy today.
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