The local drink in Normandy is “Calvados” — a sort of apple brandy. It was big during WW1, and particularly during WW2 with the troops operating in that region. Every farmhouse cellar was loaded with the stuff from the locally grown apples.
In France the champagne grape crop failed a couple of consecutive years and Calvados was a sort of substitute for the Grape. It’s also the semi-official drink of the French Foreign Legion. Great to cook with.
Yes I know about ‘’Calvados’’. From what I understand it’s a kind of heavy drink with a good kick.