Introduction Normandy’s close proximity to the UK makes it a popular destination for those wanting to travel via the ferry or Eurotunnel. It’s a favourite with young families who are often surprised at how quiet it can be, even in the summer season. Beaches You find beaches galore from the the Mont Saint Michel Bay…
Visitors to the town often overlook the high town in Granville who instead visit the shops, restaurants, bars, casino, market and port in the main town. However, visiting the fortified high town is like stepping back in history and is a hidden gem you shouldn’t miss. Accessing the High Town The high town is built…
Are you wondering what to do in February in Normandy? It can be a great time to visit as many of the popular sites that are busier during the summer months are blissfully quiet. It has to be said that you can’t guarantee good weather at this time of year. Rain is a possibility but…
The Elizabeth Castle in Jersey is on a small island about half a mile from the St Helier coast. It is connected to the mainland at low tide by a causeway. If there’s a tide high or you don’t want to walk, you can take the ferry. The ferry is an amphibious craft which means…
Vauville Botanical Garden is tucked away on the Cotentin peninsula in Normandy. It looks out onto the Channel Islands and the headland known at Le Nez de Jobourg. Visiting the garden is very much like entering a Tardis as 11 acres unfold in front of you. The site benefits from a microclimate where the evergreen…
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…
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