I had visited the D-Day beaches once before, so I assumed some of the emotional impact would be lessened this time around – but, in fact, in turns out that these sites remain as stirring and as fascinating as ever. Led by our guide, Rudy, we spent a jam-packed day touring through some of the … More Normandy: A Somber Tour Through D-Day
I had very fond memories of Bayeux, and upon returning I still agree: it is, quite simply, a lovely little town. In addition to being charming in its own right, it’s also an excellent choice for a homebase if you are planning to visit Normandy’s D-Day Beaches (which we were – and more on that … More Bayeux: Low-Key Charm in Normandy
After departing from majestic Mont Saint-Michel, we made our way to the town of Bayeux, which would be our home base in Normandy. Along the way, we spent a few hours in another delightful Norman town, the tricky to spell but nice to visit Villedieu-les-Poêles. We visited on a Sunday afternoon, and arrived in town just … More Villedieu-les-Poêles: A Pleasant Afternoon in Normandy
I had a lot of fun blogging last summer’s travel adventures, so I figured it would also be fun to take a look back at some past trips. I’m starting with some notes on my 2010 France and Spain trip; this post is one of several in that series. It’s been awhile since I did … More Travel Notes: Normandy Beaches
I had a lot of fun blogging this summer’s travel adventures, so I figured it would also be fun to take a look back at some past trips. I’m starting with some notes on my 2010 France and Spain trip; this post is one of several in that series. Our primary purpose in visiting the … More Travel Notes: Bayeux and Mont Saint-Michel
