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The Guns of Normandy: A Soldier's Eye View, France 1944In the weeks after D-Day, the level of artillery action in Normandy was unprecedented. In what was a relatively small area, both sides bombarded each ... Read More >
Posted: September 2nd, 2010 under Normandy FAQ.
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travelling to france in august. would like advice on taking tube to dover from heathrow. how easy is that? how expensive? then we plan on spending a night in dover… are there any decent places i could take three kids for a night? we then plan on taking the ferry the next day into calais and renting a car… does anyone know of a car rental place that’s reliable??? or is the train/bus a regular reliable/cheaper thing…? then taking the car, train or bus into normandy… do i have to book the ferry in advance? i can’t see that, with so many crossings a day… or, do i need to book a car rental in advance? etc…
if you can help with any or all of these questions i’d greatly appreciate it…
On the Road Around Normandy, Brittany and the Loire: Driving Holidays in Northern France (Thomas Cook Touring Handbooks)Illustrated with clear city and regional maps plus graphical route information, this guide allows the holiday-maker to explore all of the popular sigh... Read More >
Posted: July 23rd, 2010 under Normandy FAQ.
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I went to a storytelling session recently and they told stories from Normandy, now I can’t get them out of my head. I would like to know where I could purchase such stories.
Panzers in Normandy: General Hans Eberbach and the German Defense of France, 1944 (Stackpole Military History Series)In July 1944, after fighting in most of Germany's campaigns--Poland, France in 1940, the Eastern Front--and then serving as Heinz Guderian's troublesh... Read More >
Posted: May 2nd, 2010 under Normandy FAQ.
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I’m going on a trip to France/Belgium/Normandy with my school (I’m 17, grade 11) and I was thinking that it would be nice to bring my parents and brother something back. My brother likes cigars, so I was hoping that I could buy some there and bring them here. It’s not an issue of whether or not the teachers will let me, or if I can buy them, because on other school trips (Cuba, France) they were allowed to smoke/bring some back.
The question I have, is how do I go through declaring them and everything? What’s the process? Can I declare them myself, and how many if I can?
I’m from Canada, if that makes a difference.
Thank you!
Panzers in Normandy: General Hans Eberbach and the German Defense of France, 1944 (Stackpole Military History Series)In July 1944, after fighting in most of Germany's campaigns--Poland, France in 1940, the Eastern Front--and then serving as Heinz Guderian's troublesh... Read More >
Posted: April 26th, 2010 under Normandy FAQ.
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I am really excited! I am about to head off for a European holiday with my son. We want to see the alps, experience some of the battlefields of world war 2, and maybe ski and snowboard. The problem is we are about to head off in about 2 days ( Like to be spontaneous) and I am not sure what is the best way to cross the channel. I like the idea of the ferry from Dover to Normandy, but am not sure if that is my best option. I am also not sure if we can just sort of turn up and buy a ticket when we arrive. I know that you can buy online, but like I say I like to be spontaneous and would prefer to purchase when we arrive. Any suggestions?
Lonely Planet Brittany & NormandyRugged cliffs and golden beaches, bustling fishing ports and sleepy inland villages, Gothic cathedrals and ancient standing stones - Brittany and Norm... Read More >
Posted: April 2nd, 2010 under Normandy FAQ.
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Which African nations, I mean. Especially blacks in Normandy. I am not complaining, I actually just met some nice black girls from France, and they are cute.
Michelin Normandie (Normandy), France Map No. 231An annually updated road map of Normandie (Normandy), covering the main and secondary road networks across the region. Scale: 1/200,000 - 1cm=2km Legend/Key in two languages (French, English)
Posted: March 18th, 2010 under Normandy FAQ.
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I’m from the USA, are the street signs along the roads of France easy to read?
My husband and I are visiting Normandy Beaches over Memorial Day. We are driving from the airport CDG to Bayeux and then Bayeux to Versailles to drop car few days later. My map shows letters and numbers as road identification, are the street signs in France marked with example: A13, or N14? Are the signs easy to read? I heard they are town by town, not East-West like in US.
Michelin Map France: Normandy 513 (Michelin Maps)Michelin regional maps each contain practical road and route information. Special Michelin reads-like-a-book format for easy use in folding and unfol... Read More >
Posted: February 20th, 2010 under Normandy FAQ.
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When I went to France, I stayed in the Champagne region. My homestay mother gave me a sepcial crepe for breakfast one day. I believe she said they were a traditional crepe from Normandy, however her English was not very good and I do not speak any French. It was a very sweet crepe with sugar sprinkled on one side and then folded so the sugar stayed inside. They were delicious!
Does anyone have any idea what the name of these crepes were? Thank you!
Brittany & Normandy (Regional Guide)Nobody knows Brittany and Normandy like Lonely Planet. Whether you're after stunning scenery or fabulous food, medieval churches or ancient monuments,... Read More >
Posted: February 15th, 2010 under Normandy FAQ.
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We are hoping to travel France by car & would like to know places to stay en-route, times to reach places etc, I am disabled so stairs are a bit of a problem. We would like either budget Hotel or Guesthouses for one night stays whilst travelling. We would travel from Dover to Dunkerque or Calais.
We are looking for scenery rather than nightlife and to see the cultral side of villages etc. We are hoping to travel later this year. Accomodation would be for two people. If anyone could assist us `we would be extremely grateful. Thanks Tony
On the Road Around Normandy, Brittany and the Loire: Driving Holidays in Northern France (Thomas Cook Touring Handbooks)Illustrated with clear city and regional maps plus graphical route information, this guide allows the holiday-maker to explore all of the popular sigh... Read More >
Posted: February 11th, 2010 under Normandy FAQ.
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wistfully of the beautiful countryside with the blossoming pommiers! How has the spring weather been in la belle Normandie this year?
Michelin Map France: Normandy 513 (Michelin Maps)Michelin regional maps each contain practical road and route information. Special Michelin reads-like-a-book format for easy use in folding and unfol... Read More >
Posted: February 8th, 2010 under Normandy FAQ.
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and over which time period?
what was the initial reasons by the leader..and how many leaders were there? who were they?
and what were the “ordinary” normans wishing to immigrate to the island of Britain? how they intermingled with the Saxons for the most part and why? which specific parts of Britian too did they most settle? is it true that this was mostly the london area?
how “French” was spoken back then and how mixed with old english which i think was like german is spoken today or how different?
please xplain and describe best you can
thanks for your answers!
The Most Beautiful Villages of Normandy (The Most Beautiful Villages Series)Normandy is a vast region of open country and woodland, stretching from the limestone plateau of the Pays de Caux in the northeast to Mont-St-Michel a... Read More >
Posted: February 5th, 2010 under Normandy FAQ.
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We will have a car. We don’t need fancy lodging, either.
Panzers in Normandy: General Hans Eberbach and the German Defense of France, 1944 (Stackpole Military History Series)In July 1944, after fighting in most of Germany's campaigns--Poland, France in 1940, the Eastern Front--and then serving as Heinz Guderian's troublesh... Read More >
Posted: January 31st, 2010 under Normandy FAQ.
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