Having just booked my honeymoon, a nice little villa just outside Caen, for the period 30/5 to 5/6/04, I need to draw up a list of things to do. I think I will be able to persuade my beloved to spend two days on the battlefields so to speak. I need suggustions to fill those two days, what would be your top choice as a must see. I have a thing for the cemeteries and would like to visit the one at the start of Saving Pte Ryan, does anyone know which one it was or where it is? Thanks IanC
Ian. That cemetery is "Normandy Cemetery", overlooking Omaha Beach at St.Laurent-sur-Mer. Make sure you get to La Cambe German cemetery also, for a comparison. If you are heading towards Mt.St. Michael at all, the German cemetery at Mont des Huisnes is also pretty striking. THere are countless things to see in the area as regards D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, but if I was to choose just 3 places to visit in the Normandy battle areas, I'd make sure I got to the Pointe du Hoc (8 miles from the US cemetery) to see a (sort of) "preserved" section of battlefield. My other choices would be Pegasus Bridge and Mont Ormel ("Maczuga"). B.
Pegasus Bridge - definitely. And on a completely different tack don't miss the Bayeux Tapestry! Regards, David
I'll just in here I need as much information as possiable prices etc it would be to go visit normandy trying to persuade my mum and dad to take me lol
Originally posted by Humper@Apr 28 2004, 05:26 AM I need as much information as possiable prices etc it would be to go visit normandy It all depends on how you wish to get there, how you'll get around when you're there, where and how you like your accomodation, how long for, and when. Give us more info. and I'm sure we'll be able to help (if you're looking at the real bottom end of the scale, I once managed a week in Bayeaux, including all transport (from NW England) and ferry costs (but not including spending money, food, beer, etc.) for under £90 - that was about 5 years ago and in late September). B.
Say a week, from scotland glasgow airport to france. August maybe bus when there tour guide etc hotel ? bed and breakfast any sites i could go to to arrange it etc
Hi - you might find my WW2 Battlefields site of use in planning your visit: http://battlefieldsww2.50megs.com/ It has plenty of Normandy content.
Originally posted by Ian S@Apr 28 2004, 10:26 AM I'll just in here I need as much information as possiable prices etc it would be to go visit normandy trying to persuade my mum and dad to take me lol If you can wait a bit and go out of season (like Autumn half term?), you can usually find very reasonable B&B short breaks in the Brittany Ferries brochure. It is about 6 hours on the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen, or a little over 4 hours from Poole to Cherbourg. On a four night break, you have plenty of time to visit the main D-day sites, plus the more ancient history of Caen and Bayeux. I agree that Pointe du Hoc is high on the list of places to visit, but there are some remaining fortifications at Omaha beach, quite a good museum at Utah beach and the remains of the Mulberry Harbour at Arromanches. With a car, one of the main advantages of going by ferry, you can easily cover the main D-day areas from Caen, as there is a good dual carriageway which goes right up to Cherbourg.