Normandy beaches in September

[peejay]

Looking at popping over to visit the beaches and some of the many cemeteries in September.
Any of you seasoned veterans could recommend any good places to stay, either as a base or places along the way.
We wont be camping and would like the usual B&B with en-suite, (SWMBO insists on some comforts).

Ferry to and from Calais.

 

[sss]

if you stay in arromanche then i would recommend this place

http://www.hoteldarromanches.fr/

 

[BBB61]

Another Arromanche Recommendation

http://www.normandybeach.co.uk/

I've stayed there a few times now and it is an excelent B & B.Adrian and Karen realy look after you, the rooms are all ensuite and comfortable and the breakfasts are superb. It is only a 3 minute walk from the sea front.

Do a seach on here and there are plenty of other fellow tossers who have stayed there and recommend it.

 

[brucewayne]

I stayed here for 3 days and it's virtually on Omaha Beach (West End), great location, nice food...nice room....would recommend

 

[Taff]

We stayed at the "Hotel 6th July" in St Mere Eglise. You wouldn't call it luxury, but it was adequate and very convenient for the village - literally a good stones throw from the church.

 

[teejay]

Adrian & Karens place is closed week 16th Sept because I tried to get in, they are off to Goodwood revival

Teejay

 

[Harry Palmer]

Hi

Some info and way points re Normandy attached, hope they help
View attachment Normandy WW2.gdb

View attachment Normandy WW2 Waypoints-Notes.doc
Also stayed at hotel on Omaha beach, I'll second the recommendation, good hotel.

 

[peejay]

Hi

Some info and way points re Normandy attached, hope they help
View attachment 98272

View attachment 98273
Also stayed at hotel on Omaha beach, I'll second the recommendation, good hotel.

Thanks Harry, couldn't open the 1st file but the 2nd is v.useful

 

[Jon]

Thanks Harry, couldn't open the 1st file but the 2nd is v.useful

If you'r eusing Firefox, try opening the link in a new tab - mine gave me the option of saving it then..............

 

[Harry Palmer]

Hi

1st attachment is an early version of mapsource ( garmin ) if that helps.
When I get a chance back at work I'll post an updated copy of 2nd attachment with co-ordinates

 

[peejay]

Tried it again and it opened into mapsource and transfered the data to my 2610, many thanks.

 

[idea man]

We stayed at the "Hotel 6th July" in St Mere Eglise. You wouldn't call it luxury, but it was adequate and very convenient for the village - literally a good stones throw from the church.

Picking nots here, but any idea why they called it "Hotel 6th July" D-Day was on the 6th of June?
St. Mere Eglise is among my favorite places, however. The Airborne Museum is brilliant. Pont du Hoc is also amazing.

Have a good trip.

 

[Harry Palmer]

Hi

Updated notes including waypoint co-ords attached.

Also attached is an article submitted to a local Club Magazine following
an initial visit to Normandy.

My own preference is more the inland battles rather than the actual D Day landings.

Bear in mind that the area of these battles inclusive of the American / British/ Canadian sectors is extensive and I've found it best not to try to see/visit too much in one go and to break the trip up enjoying Norman Hospitality (including calvados ) and generally 'chilling out'.

Too much emphasis on the military history, allied set backs, and cemetaries can be a bit depressing. Especially as the battles decended into attrition with Allied armour and tactics at least a generation if not more behind the German tanks and tactics of the time.

However well worth visiting and so close.

 

[biggles12]

http://www.letommy.com/

Mainly 1st world war but worth a look

Pete

 

[Taff]

Picking nots here, but any idea why they called it "Hotel 6th July" D-Day was on the 6th of June? St. Mere Eglise is among my favorite places, however. The Airborne Museum is brilliant. Pont du Hoc is also amazing.

You're right - my mistake. I got it mixed up with my wedding anniversary.

IIRC the real name for the hotel is "Hotel 6 Juin". I've still got their telephone number at home if anyone needs it.

 

[peejay]

Thanks guys,
Off over there on Monday (15th). Just for a few days initially, the weather may improve you never know!
Then maybe more next year.
Staying at Honfleur and all being well a ride report will follow.

Peejay

 

[big albig]

Good site biggles.

 

[Passing Phase]

Normandy landings

Hi peejay just got back from Normandy I took Harry Parmers info its very good make sure you do Pegusus bridge, Arromanches, St Mere Eglise, thay have all got good museums. A must is the American Cemetery we stayed in a hotel near St Lo most places with in 45 mins