Started 3 weeks, 5 days ago (2009-10-21 11:24:00)
by IrishRovr
If you have a day to spare a car will give you the flexibility to explore a bit more of Normandy . There is so much more to the area than just Bayeux and the beaches, worthwhile as those are. Between Paris and Bayeux you could visit Château Gaillard, Rouen and Jumièges,
just for starters.
Get your hands on the Michelin Green Guide to Normandy and you'll be astonished at how ...
Started 2 days, 12 hours ago (2009-11-14 02:32:00)
by eatrustic
Something else to watch out for (that I was not aware of until after the fact) is the speed cameras that are set up in various areas.
I was driving to
Bayeux early one morning along the highway when a bright flash went off.....
I can only assume my rental car company will be contacting me with the ticket amount whatever that will be.
I notice that Google maps ...
Started 2 months, 3 weeks ago (2009-08-22 12:03:00)
by WizardofAus
Not knowing your exact dates I put in
17 september, and got fares for around 20€ each way
Fares will be no cheaper on the day.
Started 3 weeks, 2 days ago (2009-10-24 00:26:00)
by Shoesy
And Sean is sooooooo cute too.
Started 1 month ago (2009-10-13 08:58:00)
by railtraveller...
There are also trains to Caen with connecting services on to Bayeux on a Sunday leaving
St Lazare at 9.45, 11.45 and 14.45.
Started 2 months ago (2009-09-17 11:06:00)
by krcoleman43
Thanks for the tip on using the train. We won't have a car but the train might work well. Is it much of a walking distance from the train station to
Mont St. Michel?
Ken
Started 1 month, 1 week ago (2009-10-05 11:19:00)
by cpmac
Found
someting else
apparentely you can reserve a place.
bessin-normandie.fr/web/…
Started 1 month, 2 weeks ago (2009-10-03 09:31:00)
by railtraveller...
The most important thing in Bayeux depicting the events leading to the Norman invasion of England - though perhaps prepared by William's PR nuns or stitch doctors. It is very well displayed and interpreted.
In general it is a pleasant town, that many people use as a base for the
D-day Invasion Beaches.
Started 1 month, 2 weeks ago (2009-09-29 11:54:00)
by IrishRovr
You're welcome, Felschurch. Have fun planning.
Give a
holler if you have any more questions. We'll be here...