The Pegasus bridge and Pegasus Memorial Museum are located in Bénouville and Ranville in the Calvados region of Normandy. D-Day Just after midnight on 5th June 1944, 6 aircraft from the 6th British Airborne Division carried out their mission. Part of this mission was to capture the bridges across the River Orne and the Caen […]
Monthly Archives: February 2019
What To Do In La Manche Region of Normandy
La Manche is the most westerly of the five departments that make up Normandy. It’s named La Manche because it juts out into the English Channel (La Manche in French). So, what is there to do in La Manche? Mont-Saint-Michel is at the top of most visitors’ to-do list. It’s located in the south of […]
Granville’s Carnival Comes To Town
Granville’s carnival will take place from 1st – 5th March this year. It’s an annual event that lasts for five days and always finishes on the Tuesday of Mardi Gras. For details of the programme, you can check out the website here. This year is the 145th carnival in Granville and it’s one of the […]
A Gourmet Day Out in Normandy
For a gourmet day out in Normandy, the town of Lonlay l’Abbaye is the perfect choice. There’s even some history thrown in for good measure. There are five activities on the tour – three gourmet experiences, lunch and an abbey visit. The tours are run every Wednesday throughout the year. Places must be booked and […]
What To Do In Villedieu-les-Poeles
For inspiration of what to do in Villedieu-les-Poeles, visitors can take a look at the 2019 tourist guide. It’s produced in English and French and includes a map of the town to help you to plan your trip. Villedieu is an historic town that once housed various artisan trades ranging from lacemaking to metalworking. […]
Things To Do In Coutances
For some ideas of things to do in Coutances, why not take a look at three new brochures. The brochures have been produced by Coutances Tourist Office and will give you a real insight on how you can spend your time here. The first guide is an A4 publication full of stunning photos of Coutances […]
What I Love About Normandy
What I love about Normandy is a rather long list! So I though I’d focus on just one of the things I love: the Normandy coastline. Coastal towns and villages, harbours, sandy beaches, fantastic sunrises and sunsets, beach huts and seafood are just some of the highlights. Granville Granville is one of my favourite coastal […]
Tasting Typical Normandy Dishes
Coutances Tourist Office has written about 8 typical Normandy dishes. They’re widely available throughout the region and include Normandy specialities. This article is written in French and you can read it here. Their choice of Normandy dishes is:- 1. La tarte aux pommes à la Normande This is an apple tart and has Calvados added […]
Visiting The Bayeux Tapestry
For tourists visiting the Bayeux tapestry, this guide gives you all the information you need. It is most definitely worth a visit and should be on your Bayeux bucket list. It’s probably what visitors associate the most with Bayeux. The tapestry is, in fact, an embroidery completed in the 1070s. The detail of the stitching […]
February Half Term in Normandy
Today is the first day of the February half term holidays in Normandy. Throughout France, holidays will last until the 8th March because different regions have alternative dates. For visitors to Normandy, there are activities to do even though it’s not the main summer season. For ideas of what to do in winter, visit this […]