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In 1994, a retired American couple, Don and JoAnn Baker bought a 400 year old manor house in the rolling hills of Normandy, France, and opened an entirely new chapter in their lives. Since that date, they have welcomed many visitors to their summer home and have shared with them their love of all things French.
JoAnn speaks fluent French and is an accomplished chef and former restaurant owner. She loves to cook and shop for food in a country known for the quality of its raw materials. In addition, she is an avid gardener who maintains the gardens of the manor and is an enthusiastic amateur historian as well.
Don loves to share his passion for vintage cars, one of which he uses to pick up guests at the train station. And like his wife, enjoys French culture and the history that surrounds them. You can't be around Don without being engaged in his story-telling. Give him an opening line and away he goes! Don also is in charge of the maintenance on the property and can fix anything with a motor, a moving part, or a microchip!
The area where the Bakers live is rich in history, culture and natural beauty. It is home to the D-Day Landing Beaches of World War II, the famous Bayeux Tapestry, miles of spectacular coastline, where France's finest oysters and mussels are farmed, and the wooded pastures home to the beautiful Norman dairy cow, producer of the milk, butter and cream for which Normandy is famous.
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