"On and Off the Road in Normandie" Top 5 Page for this destination Basse-Normandie by Roadquill

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The entry to William the Conqueror's Castle

So much to see, so little time.

We took the morning train from Paris our of Gare St. Lazare to Caen. We set up to do a little exploring before picking up our car rental across the street from the train station. Two streets take you up up to the main town, Juin 6 being one. The castle of William the Conqueror, formerly the Bastard, is impressive. It overlooks the town center.

On to the beaches

Normandie beach front with typical hotels and cann

For some reason I wasn't expecting a lot of building on the shore. As we were driving from Caen towards the beaches to check out the D-Day beaches, were were drving through suburbs and what were obviously second homes. Interspersed were monuments, old gun emplacements and museums dealing with D-Day and WW II.

Mont St. Michel

Mont. St. Michel

We drove quite a ways to check this out. Past towns, cities, say a lot of picturesque Normandie. But just when you think you are getting close, it is another 30 to 40 minutes to get there. But definately worth the price. We did not give ourselves a long enough time to enjoy the place. We were also there at low tide and I think it would be more impressive surrounded mostly by water.

Last visit to Basse-Normandie: Sep 2005
Intro Updated Oct 20, 2005
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Looding down on Omaha Beach - Basse-Normandie

Omaha Beach in Normandie Things to Do (7)

Looking down at what the G.I.'s had to go through on D Day gives you a whole new sense of respect. Knowing that one of... more travel advice

Church at Bayeux Things to Do (7)

The church is very strking and sits on the main square. Just a short walk from the Tapistry. Lots of small shops in the... more travel advice

Water mill in Bayeau Things to Do (7)

Just a short walk from the Bayeux Tapistry is a quaint watermill that no longer mills. It pretty much just sits there... more travel advice

Tapistry in Bayeux Things to Do (7)

The Bayeux Tapistry is one amazing piece of cloth. It was much shorter than I expected, only about a yard tall, but 70... more travel advice

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Fine dinning at the farm

Hotels (1)
Fantastic place just off the Coast

Comments (6)

balhannah May 13, 2010 at 1:19 AM Report Abuse

Nice page! I had the same thoughts as you about the homes on the beach front there.
TheWanderingCamel May 19, 2008 at 6:26 AM Report Abuse

I'd have gone for the langostines too. Brings back memories of family holidays in this part of France - great place. leyle
BeatChick Dec 26, 2007 at 8:28 PM Report Abuse

Fabulous & impressive photo of the church at Bayeux, Karl! In fact, your whole page makes me want to visit. :)
ATLC Dec 19, 2007 at 11:35 PM Report Abuse

Long sentence for a long tapestry. You did all the right things in the region! What an excellent Chambre d'Hote :-)
P&J Apr 25, 2006 at 1:45 AM Report Abuse

very nice tour of the d-day beach
freya_heaven Oct 23, 2005 at 10:30 AM Report Abuse

It must have been horrific what the allied troops went through during the D Day landings. Love the old cars at your accommodation, Great page karl (~_~)