Travelling To Jersey From Normandy
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Travelling To Jersey From Normandy

Travelling to Jersey from Normandy is a really easy trip to make. I travelled there recently courtesy of Manche Isles Express so I could experience what it’s like. You can make your reservation and pay either by internet, or the phone or at one of ticket offices. Their website is here.  Prices start from 34 euros…

A Family Friendly Farm in Normandy
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A Family Friendly Farm in Normandy

There’s a family friendly farm less than 10 minutes from Gavray that’s suitable for younger guests. It’s called La Ferme de Lucie and is run by Céline and Benoît Hachler in Le Mesnil Rogues. I was kindly allowed to take photos of the animals which included goats, sheep, chickens, rabbits, lambs, llamas and peacocks. Some…

British Memorial On Sword Beach
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British Memorial On Sword Beach

There are a number of memorials on Sword Beach stretching from Ouistreham in the East to Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer in the West. This British memorial on Sword Beach is dedicated to the following commando units of the 1st Special Service Brigade: No. 3 Commando – Lieutenant Colonel Peter YoungNo. 4 Commando – Lieutenant Colonel Robert Dawson177 French…

A Look at Historic Blainville-sur-Mer
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A Look at Historic Blainville-sur-Mer

The Normandy village of Blainville-sur-Mer enjoys an enviable position on the Cotentin coast. It is fortunate to have a natural harbour giving fantastic views. Coutances Tourist Office has produced a map of a walking circuit you can do to explore the village. You can download a copy here. The walk is around 17km although you…

Ranville – A British War Cemetery in Normandy
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Ranville – A British War Cemetery in Normandy

Ranville cemetery in Normandy is the final resting place of predominantly British soldiers killed in the Battle of Normandy. Many of the fallen were from the British 6th Airborne Division who attacked Pegasus bridge on D-Day at nearby Benouville. Ranville is situated 10km north east of Caen and was the first village to be liberated…