Travelogues Normandy

We drive to Fecamp after Etretat, a larger town where we need to give the dog a tablet for deworming at the vet's. We could do it ourselves, but it needs to be documented in the...

4th stage Blankenberge —> Pont-Audemer 383 KM (total 839 KM) Today we went with the bikes to Honfleur, which is 30 km away. It should have been a 1:20h ride, but it turned...

We spent the second night at a lonely little rest area in nature. Actually, it is recommended to stay away from rest areas as you can quickly be attacked there, but we had a...

27th June 2020 The second day 😀 early in the morning by train from Paris to Le Mont Saint Michel ... the sun welcomed us ☀️ after a little refreshment and solving the first...

So today we walked to Fécamp. The day started rainy, drizzled through the morning and then accompanied us sunny back to Yport below the cliffs; including swimming stops and...

Today by car from Étéham to Bayeux. Bayeux has 13,000 inhabitants and is located in Normandy. Places of interest include the Gothic cathedral and the "Bayeux Tapestry". The...

Pentecost Sunday in the capital of Normandy

The Normandy also impresses us with its beauty. We walk along the cliffs on the chalk coast in Etretat. If you are afraid of heights, you might have some problems here, as it...

24.7.2024 Le Havre I had been forewarned: When searching the internet for possible activities in Le Havre, 'trip to Paris' was the first suggestion. Apart from a natural history...

Now for a hectic day! As I mentioned before, we wanted to go to Le Havre today by train. The idea came to us and I took care of everything on the internet. Senior tickets, when,...

Today we went on a city tour again. For that, we got a senior ticket with 20 trips for €10.80 from the bus stop. But when we stamped it on the bus, we realized that it could...

Fishing boats on pebbles

Today we drove from Rouen to Caen. The distance was not very far (about 130 km) and we had no problems on the highway. In general, it must be said that the highways here in...

On this day, we will focus on the D-Day and World War II. Our first stop is the Pegasus Bridge in Ouistreham, where there is a museum with the old bridge. During World War II,...

Our next destination was Omaha Beach in Normandy. Shortly after passing Le Havre, we had a breakdown. In the middle of the French countryside, we managed to call the ADAC just...

June 19, 2020 On the path created in 1791, customs officers once patrolled to prevent smuggling activities. Today, it is a 2000 km long hiking trail that circles the Breton...

Today chilled at the campsite, visited the weekly market and bought the usual stuff that you buy in this country: Oysters! 😊 In the afternoon, unpacked the Thermomix and baked...

After surviving our first night in Luxembourg, at a chilly 0 °C at night, we now set off for Normandy. After 7 hours of driving, we finally arrived at our destination 'Etretat'...

Of course, Omaha Beach should not be missed in Normandy. We found a nice spot right on the coast with beach access. However, it was super windy, so we didn't want to extend the...

Today we left the camper behind and explored the romantic village. Culinary-wise, we approached the cuisine of Normandy. Galettes, fish soup, and more. The first encounter with...

After Brittany, we continued to Normandy. First stop: Le Mont Saint Michel. The abbey is located on an island and is visible from the parking lot. The beautiful path (2km) is...

Our trip to Bretagne