Normandy beaches etc
Discussion
My wife and I are considering a long weekend - maybe 4 nights - to visit the Normandy beaches, museums, war cemeteries etc at some point in 2020. It will also give me a chance to take the car for a longer trip, via the Shuttle!
I imagine that someone on here has done this recently and can give some guidance on where to go (and where not to go), when to get a guide (and how to book) and where to do things ourselves, and where to stay etc. Suggestions for guidebooks that would help us plan our own trip would also be good.
Ideally, on the last day, we'd take a detour and stay in a nice chateau with a good (Michelin star) restaurant, if there is such a thing conveniently located!
At this stage I'm not really sure of timing, but given other commitments earlier in the year, I think August might be an option.
I'd be grateful for any useful advice, thanks.
I imagine that someone on here has done this recently and can give some guidance on where to go (and where not to go), when to get a guide (and how to book) and where to do things ourselves, and where to stay etc. Suggestions for guidebooks that would help us plan our own trip would also be good.
Ideally, on the last day, we'd take a detour and stay in a nice chateau with a good (Michelin star) restaurant, if there is such a thing conveniently located!
At this stage I'm not really sure of timing, but given other commitments earlier in the year, I think August might be an option.
I'd be grateful for any useful advice, thanks.
Crossflow Kid said:
My usual points are
Saint Mere Eglise (which has an excellent museum of the 101st Airborne assault on the town - if you watched Band of Brothers this is where they came in)
Arromanche and the remains of the Mulberry Harbour (good 360 cinema on cliff tops)
Pegasus Bridge and the associated museum
US Cemetery at Omaha Beach.
Pont du Hoc also worth a look to get an idea of what the Allies were up against on the beaches alone.
There are loads of smaller sites and nothing is too far apart. Regards the drive down from the Channel Ports, hugging the coastline is a far more interesting, if longer, route than the Peage.
Much appreciated.Saint Mere Eglise (which has an excellent museum of the 101st Airborne assault on the town - if you watched Band of Brothers this is where they came in)
Arromanche and the remains of the Mulberry Harbour (good 360 cinema on cliff tops)
Pegasus Bridge and the associated museum
US Cemetery at Omaha Beach.
Pont du Hoc also worth a look to get an idea of what the Allies were up against on the beaches alone.
There are loads of smaller sites and nothing is too far apart. Regards the drive down from the Channel Ports, hugging the coastline is a far more interesting, if longer, route than the Peage.
NormalWisdom said:
I have to agree - Honfleur is an overrated pile of tourist bait. Go once, enjoy the picturesque harbour and little alleys with funky shops. All are very expensive as are the restaurants around the harbour with quality rarely matching the cost (restaurants away from the harbour are better but just not the same ambience especially if outside in the Summer). Don't get me wrong, it is a lovely place to go but for the D-Day experiences you're better-off West of Caen
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