Normandy, France

Travel Blogs from Normandy (547)

What do Joan of Arc and Monet have in common?, Rouen, France travel blog
What do Joan of Arc and Monet have in common?
Aug 27, 2007

Hi everybody! We decided to take a short break in France and revisit a town we had only briefly stopped in before - Rouen.  We had been to Rouen in route to/from somwhere else and had thought it would be worth another visit, but had not gotten back there ...

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Cherbourg pin, Cherbourg, France travel blog
Cherbourg pin
Aug 28, 2007

Cherbourg pin

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Normandy Weekend (+ a little more Belgian beer!), Antwerp, Belgium and Normandy, France travel blog
Normandy Weekend (+ a little more Belgian beer!)
Jun 28, 2004

... the last weekend of June, starting on Friday evening with the Beer Passion weekend in Antwerp, Belgium, followed by a drive to the Normandy coast in France Saturday - Monday. It was a lot of driving in a short time (8 hours each way), but it was a great ...

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D-Day Beaches, Bayeux, France travel blog
D-Day Beaches
Jul 1, 2007

... ago, these waves were red with blood and our boys lay scattered on this beautiful soft sand. We arrived at the Normandy American Cemetery in the mid-afternoon and took a quiet stroll around the grounds. A downpour soon ensued. After taking shelter ...

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Attractions in Normandy (103)

Battlebus Tours
Battlebus Tours

Bayeux, Basse-Normandie, Normandy, France

4.50

Liberation Museum (Musee de la Liberation)
Liberation Museum (Musee de la Liberation)

Fort du Roule Cherbourg, Basse-Normandie, Normandy, France

0.00

This museum examines the significance of the Battle of Normandy.
Château Guillaume le Conquérant
Château Guillaume le Conquérant

Falaise, Basse-Normandie, Normandy, France

4.00

The birthplace of William the Conqueror in 1027.
Abbaye du Mont Saint Michel
Abbaye du Mont Saint Michel

B.P. 22 - 50170 Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Le Mont-St-Michel, Basse-Normandie, Normandy, France

4.00

This Gothic abbey has stood proudly for well over 1,000 years, and today is one of the most visited tourist attractions outside of Paris. - Opening hours: May to August : from 9 am to 7 pm; September to April: 9.30 am to 6 pm- Closed : 1st January, 1st May and 25th December- Information : The Abbey is open from 7 pm to 11.30 pm, every evenings (except Sunday) in July and August.-The entry fees 2008 and 2009: adults = 8,50 €; concessions (18 to 25) = 5 €; free admission for children under 18.

Forum Discussions on Normandy (27)

The Travel Pod France Starter Kit
Posted on Nov 21, 2007, 15:11:52
... , camping and hiking as there are networks of trails and campsites throughout the country. Brittany and Normandy are both very traditional regions of France. In these regions, the architectural fabric is composed of half timber construction. The cuisine ...
France Travel Tips from a Local Expert
Posted on Oct 24, 2007, 04:40:10
... for France. Try to visit at least one other region while here. If you don't want to travel too far, I suggest Normandy with its half timber construction architecture, beautiful coastline and super friendly people. If you don't mind a bit longer journey, ...
France ?>??
Posted on Dec 16, 2007, 11:01:09
... on the Promenade des Anglaise, along the Mediterranean. Vieux Nice (Old Nice) was wonderful strolling and very romantic. Also loved Normandy where we rented a farm house for a week. Saw all the WWII sites, plus Mont St. Michel, which was fabulous. If ...
France: 4 days by car.. arigato!!
Posted on Jan 10, 2008, 21:54:21
... 4 days? First we wanted to go rafting/canyoning for a day, but maybe in February not possible? We think Mont Saint Michel in Normandy can be cool!!! Oh and unless for karaoke, night life does not interest us so much But we like to eat and ...

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