During World War II, it was in Bayeux that Charles de Gaulle made his famous speech proclaiming France’s allegiance to the Allies. There is a Battle of Normandy WWII museum to visit and the German Gun Batteries at Longues sur Mer. Bayeux was virtually untouched during the Battle of Normandy...
River cruises aren’t the only way by water to see Normandy. The D-Day landings, of course, happened from the sea, and visitors in these peaceful times can also arrive in Normandy on ocean cruises. The usual ocean port of call for Normandy is Le Havre, France. And while som...
Let me break it down for you. In this article, I’ll lay out the real deal on what a guided Louvre tour can offer. By the end, you’ll know if it’s your vibe and which tour’s gonna give you the best bang for your buck. Let’s get into it. Pro Tip: Planning what to do...
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You can also explore Paris and historical spots around Normandy—including the sites of D-day landings—on this week-long tour. By Private Transfer Duration: 1:15-4 hours If you don't want to worry about any of the logistics of the trip, hiring a transfer service is a great option. ...
It’s the time of year when we’re thinking of the liberation of France, Belgium and the southern part of the Netherlands. But 2021, sadly, is not the year to go tour the beaches of Normandy or see any of the sites of Liberation. But we can dream, and to help you plan your next...
to Mont Saint-Michel, which was a highlight (and surprisingly crowded for May, good thing we had an excellent guide to get us around the crowds!). Then on to Bayeux, our base for the Normandy/D-Day beaches tour. Next stop was an amazing hotel in Honflour after a guided tour of ...
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The author in Verneuil-sur-Avre in Normandy My Cinema: Writing & Interviewsby Marguerite Duras Marguerite Duras drank a lot and smoked a lot and had lots of terrible love affairs, often by the sea. I’m aware this was mostly in Trouville, on the north-western coast, but as mentioned I...