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Five Days Five Countries 2776 km Euro Road Trip

With our bags packed we load everything into the Ford Cmax our rental car for the next five days. The next challenge to figure out how to use the Sat Nav. We get the hang of it eventually and head away from Rotterdam and towards Lieden where we make a short pit stop to pick up costumes for a New Years fancy dress party later in our trip. Safely avoiding the canals which are freaky to try a

On the road again

BAYEUX Day 7Not too much to mention today. I got up early and beelined it for the train station so that I could catch one of the 3 trains to Bayeux Normandy. In the train station I kept hearing the bell they sound before they make an announcement. Now I kept thinking it sounded familiar and then it hit me. It sounded just like the music they play o

In the footsteps of Soldiers

When we first started planning our roadtrip through Europe there was really only one place that I was concerned about going and that was the beaches of Normandy. For those of you that don't know my Grandfather on my Mom's side was among those that stormed the beaches during World War II. He was in the third wave of soldiers which is probably one of the deciding factors of my family existing

And the angel said.. Build a giant abbey on an island in the bay.

MONT ST. MICHEL Day 9Got the super early train to Pontorson so that I could visit Mont St. Michel. Before I forgot to comment on an important matter dogs are allowed to ride the train in Europe. All over the place I keep seeing dogs on the trains and not just little ones either. I like it Dogs should be able to ride whatever train they want to. Ba

28th December 3rd January NEW YEARS

281209Today I went to the Mont Saint Michel with Jean Luc Franoise's sister and her husband. It was pretty amazing Something you have to see photos of as I really can't describe it After walking througharound it we went to a creperie for lunch. The day would have been more enjoyable if I wasn't sick In the afternoon I went to the doctors and am now on antibiotics hoping to feel better f

Brittany & Normandy (Regional Guide)

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, a romantic hotel or a top restaurant, this 2nd edition gives you everything you need for an unforgettable trip.

In This Guide:

Tailor-Make the perfect trip with our hand-picked recommendations and inspiring itineraries
Immerse Yourself: local tips and insights get you to the heart of the region
Detailed Maps and driving tours make independent exploration easy


Author: Oliver Berry
Paperback:  316 pages ISBN13: 9781741042382, Condition: NEW, Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Company: Lonely Planet  (2010-02-01)
ISBN: 1741042380
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Rouen France

This middle ages city is well preserved and so pretty. It is here where St. Joan of Arc was sold to the British who tortured her as a witch and burned her at the stake. It seems that no one spoke up on her behalf. The church built in her memory is an incredible piece of very modern architecture in the town of gothic churches The cathedral of Notre Dame so frequently painted by Monet dominat

Can I Travel To France With My Wife For 12 Days And Enjoy It With A Budget Of $4500?

We plan to travel to France in Oct. with a spending budget of $4500. We want to stay in Paris,and see the main attractions, but also visit Normandy, Burgundy, and Strassbourg. Is this feasible?

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Want To Travel In Northern France?

I want to travel in northern France, probably in Normandy or Bretagne. Which place offers cheap hostels or budget hotels? It’d be great if I can stay in one which is easily accessible to other must-see places.

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Overlord: D-Day and the Battle for NormandyOverlord: D-Day and the Battle for NormandyOn June 6, 1944, American and British troops staged the greatest amphibious landing in history to begin Operation Overlord, the battle to liberate Eur... Read More >

Travel To And Staying In Normandy, France?

I am living in Germany (near Frankfurt) and would like to travel to Normandy to see the any WWII memorials and the beaches where the invasion took place. I would appreciate any input people have on where to stay, what to see, what they did while there, and about how long one should set aside to spend there. I plan on traveling by train, will rely on local transport and foot travel while there, and do not speak French. Any thoughts?

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Normandy (Portraits of France)

Normandy (Portraits of France) Hardcover:  128 pages
Company: Editions Declics  (2004-09-24)
ISBN: 2847680608
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Drive Around Brittany & Normandy, 3rd (Drive Around – Thomas Cook)

Drive Around Brittany & Normandy, 3rd (Drive Around - Thomas Cook) This guide expertly divides Brittany and Normandy into touring areas - one per chapter. The best of the glorious coastline of Brittany and Normandy is offered, plus the region's historic abbeys and churches, its chateaux, museums, markets, food, wine, traditions and scenery. In every chapter, you will find up-to-date attraction, lodging, shopping and eating recommendations for individual towns, or for the area as a whole. This title takes you: a drive through the landscapes that inspired Gauguin; bird watching and nature rambles among the salt lagoons of the Marais Salants; a tour of the Normandy beaches, where the D-Day landings took place; and, a drive along the Seine Valley with its Norman abbeys and Monet's celebrated garden.

Author: Melanie Rice, Christopher Rice
Paperback:  288 pages ISBN13: 9781848480124, Condition: NEW, Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark., 
Company: Thomas Cook Publishing  (2009-02-10)
ISBN: 1848480121
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