100 DAYS, DRINKS, DISHES AND DESTINATIONS

Artists have painted its bucolic landscapes stretching from the cities of Rouen and Fecamp (home of the celebrated Benedictine Abbey) to the seaside cliffs of Etretat. Gourmet choices abound as apple orchards beget cider and Calvados, while happy cows give Camembert cheese its complexity. Leslie's sister is a long-time resident and takes her to spots only locals know. Indulging in delicious bites and sips, she encounters characters that embody French joie de vivre!