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RE: Visit to D-Day Beaches

by timothysolberg 13 December 2011

I suggest that you consider taking either a one-day or two-day tour with [Overlordtour|http://www.overrlordtour.com] which is based in…
Central Europe suggestions

by chrobinson 11 June 2011

I'm planning on being in Europe for two weeks late September/early October of this year. I'll be starting in Bayeux, France for three…
Visiting Normandy D-Day beaches by public transport (info summary)

by roger_z 04 December 2010

This is a summary: Nearest train station is Bayeux. To get from Paris to Bayeux, check this website: http://fahrplan.oebb.at/bin/query…
Re: Normandy: charming sea village close to D-day beaches

by Riesling 18 October 2010

Depending on how close you wish to stay, I would suggest Arromanches (the location of Mulberry Harbour) or Port-en-Bessin; the latter…
RE: travel from Marseille to Normandy

by timothysolberg 01 February 2010

Since you are primarily interested in seeing the D-Day beaches, I strongly encourage you to take an organized tour. [Battlebus|http://www.ba…
RE: travel from Marseille to Normandy

by TrevorGudsell 01 February 2010

If you only have a week and your primary interest is the D-Day beaches, skip the stops en route and go directly to Caen, which makes a…
RE: Need help with my first trip to France

by timothysolberg 12 December 2009

I'll add my welcome to that of the others! There is regional bus service and there is Eurolines for international routes.from France…
RE: Paris to Bayeux for D-Day Beaches

by Firehazard Jack 28 October 2009

+The ground is generally flat -- apart from when you get to the beaches+ Not sure I'd totally go along with that...as you allude to later…
Re: Paris to Bayeux for D-Day Beaches

by crispy 27 October 2009

Can't help you on the train travel bit, but I've been to all five beaches. The ground is generally flat -- apart from when you get to…
RE: Eating and drinking in Caen

by Firehazard Jack 26 August 2009

There are many bars in Caen along and off Rue St Pierre...also cafes and restaurants around Eglise St Pierre and towards the marina at…
RE: Normany (D-Day Beaches)

by Firehazard Jack 04 May 2008

...Spade, I agree with most of the above advice but I'll endeavour to answer this question in the spirit you put it... ...first of all,…
RE: Normany (D-Day Beaches)

by timothysolberg 03 May 2008

On the home page click on "Le Plan du reseau" to see a map of the bus routes. You can click on any individual square and then zoom in…
RE: Normany (D-Day Beaches)

by timothysolberg 03 May 2008

You could use [Bus Verts|http://www.busverts.fr] to get from either Bayeux or Caen to beach towns like Arromanches-les-Bains or Courseulles-…
RE: 10 days in Brittany or Normandy

by Firehazard Jack 11 March 2008

...I did this some years ago...ferry to Cherbourg then train to Bayeux, Caen & Paris...from Bayeux I explored the D-day beaches with a…
Nightlife in Caen and Bayeux

by tnttubs 13 January 2008

I am planning a few days in Normandy with some buddies to see the D Day beaches, museums and whatever else we can squeeze in. We have…
Normandy Itinerary/Driving Route

by isewell 30 May 2007

The area really isn't that big, but the sights are moving and amazing. We went to several of the D-Day beaches, including Pointe du Hoc…