This delight excursion takes you along a chic stretch of the Parisian Riviera coastline, then inland to a venerable Calvados brandy château. The pleasure begins with a scenic drive along the Côte Fleurie – the Flowery Coast – passing tony resorts that burst with vibrant color every summer. Foremost among these sunny, stylish gems is Deauville, transformed into an early vacation mecca by Napoleon III’s half-brother more than 150 years ago. After an panoramic orientation spin through town, you’ll have free time to see for yourself that Deauville’s still got it. A walk along the Promenade des Planches boardwalk should do the trick. Then it’s off to the lush inland Pays d’Auge region, ripe with apple orchards and home to lovely slate-roofed Château du Breuil. Dating from the 16th century, this elegant estate has been home to many notable families – and continues to produce a notably award-winning family of Calvados apple brandies. Each is aged in carefully selected oak casks in the castle cellars and, by the end of your tour, you will have the sampled the delectable result. It’s sure to put a smile on your face, as will the scenery on the return drive to Le Havre.