Basse-Normandie Travel Forum

Hi,

Im not a war or history buff but will be travelling with my brother who is in the army so he's very keen to see the sites.

We will only be in Normandy for a few hours, coming from Paris by train. What are the best, most informative and easy places to get to. As we'll only have the day, I would love to know which locations are considered the best.

Any help is appreciated!

We will be arriving at Cherbourg, France by cruise on a Tuesday at 7:30 am and have till 5:30 pm. We would like to know what kind of public (buses or trains) transportation is available from Cherbourg to Bayeux. We need reliable schedules because the cruise leaves promptly and we certainly don't want to miss the boat! Does anybody have idias how to get there? How long is the ride? How much should we expect to pay for 2 people? thanks for suggestions!

Hubby and I will not arrive at MSM till about 7 pm in early September. What will be open at that time? And do they keep some sort of street lights on so you can walk around in the evening?

Thank for your help.

We are arriving in Cherbourg at 073 and leaving at 1800 (cruise). How do we get to Mont St. Michele. Time, cost, transportation? Thanks in advance.

We will be in Bayeux in November, primarily to see the tapestry. Other than the cathedral, does anyone have advice for other artworks or buildings to see? We are not interested in WWII history, and we won't be using a car. Also enjoys classical/vocal music.

Also, please advise me on places to eat on a budget: meals under 15 euro, markets or grocieries, bakeries, etc.

Thanks!

We plan to travel through Bass- Normandy for 4 days. First night we plan to stay near Mont St. Michel comoing from Paris. Can you suggest what to see on our way from Paris and then another 3 days going back to Paris on the forth day.Like your help on what to visit and where to stay on our way.
Thanks a head.
NILI

Hey,
I am planning to go from Mt St Michel/Pontorson to St Malo around noon-2pm. I know the http://www.lescourriersbretons.fr site but they only have one bus in the morning and one later in the afternoon. There are also 3 trains but also in the morning and then again after 4pm.
Does anyone know if there are other buses or maybe regional trains that go to St Malo in the middle of the day?
Thank you!

I'm arriving on the overnight sailing from Portsmouth. Looks to me that the first express bus to Honfleur is at about 12.40. So, that gives us about 3 hours in Caen - but with luggage. Does the SNCF, or elsewhere, have facilities for leaving luggage? - or does anyone have any bright ideas?

Thanks

www.busfly.com is no longer owned by that Normandy Tour Company. Does anyone know how to contact Busfly Tours now?? Thank you

Hi

I am new to the forum and need some valued help please.

I have never been out of Britain so I have no idea what to do etc when I go on my shopping trip to Cherbourg.

I am actually going to buy some wine and tobacco. I have looked around on the net and see that as far as tobacco is concerned I am allowed to legally bring back 3kg. When I go, I will be a foot passenger on the ferry as I don't drive so I am wondering firstly if anyone knows if there are any wine and tobacco hypermarkets very close to the port and secondly, how much will I pay for a good wine (any pointers greatfully accepted) and how much will I pay for a 50g packet of golden virginia?

Hoping someone can help

Thanks a lot and take care all

Hello,
I'll go to france in august and i'd like to stay with my girlfriend for a few days in mt st michel. We were planning to stay 3,5 days in the Loire Valley and 2 days in Mont St MIchel. Do you think that it is enough? How many days I need to see all the atractions and sightseens of Mt St Michel? Late august (21-23th) is still crowded? is it unbearable? Can we sleep there (how expensive it'd be?)
thanks,
carlos andrade
brasil

I will be traveling to Cherbourg for 1 day may 9, 2008. How can I arrange a tour for 4 people to se the Beaches of Normandy
Thank you.
James Endress

Has anybody stayed at the Robert Reme hostel in Caen? I'm hoping to stay in Caen at Easter & and am wondering what the hostel is like. Also does anybody know if it's easy to get to from the Ferry port?

Thanks

I'd like to visit Caen soon and I'm going to take an overnight ferry from Portsmouth to Ouistreham which arrives at 7 a.m. How can I get to Caen???
To get back to UK, I'm going to take overnight ferry again from Ouistreham to Portsmouth which leaves at 23.30 from Ouistreham. How can I get from Caen to Ouistreham to catch the ferry??? Iknow that there're shuttle bus but not for each ferry. Can somebody help me, please. I'm really looking forward to seeing norman/romanesque churches in Caen. Thank You in advance.

I need your help. I plan to visit Mont St Michel in June 2008.

I arrive in Paris on Fri June 27 around 9:30 am. My plan is to hop on the 1:30 or so TGV to Rennes. I should be there around 3:30.

At that point, is it best to take the bus to Mont St. Michel. I'll get there after 5pm? Or would it better for me to stay in Rennes overnight and head to Mont St Michel the next morning?

Thank you.

We will be arriving aboard a ship in April and would like to go to Paris. What is the best way and how long is the trip? I've read posts about the train and strikes, how reliable are the trains? Is there a tour company that will pick up at the ship to go to Paris and isn't priced out of sight? Thanks for any help!!

I am traveling from Paris with a group of students next month and we plan to visit Mont St. Michel on our way to another location in Normandy. What is the best way to store luggage for the day? We'll be coming by TGV train to Rennes & then bus to Mont St. Michel - should we opt for storing it in Rennes or is there somewhere in Mont St. Michel?

Has anyone taken a taxi from Mont Saint Michel to Charles DeGaulle Airport? How much did it cost? Did you reserve? Thanks

We are spending an evening at MSM in late February. What are the business hours for the shops? Do they operate on the same hours as the abbey or will they be open earlier and/or later?

My family and I will be in Paris in just a few days and have given some thought to trying to visit Honfleur, Normandy, and Mt. Saint Michel during our extended stay. Is this actually realistic? If so, can someone please help with some details?
Thank you in advance
Troy

Hello! We'll be in Basse Normandie from 2nd to 16th Sept and I'd love to have a good rummage round some flea markets. Does anyone know of any in the area? We're driving so distance isn't too much of a problem, within reason!

Thank you!
Em x

My wife and I will be taking a day trip to Mont-St-Michel on our way to the D-Day beaches. I checked the SNCF website and we can take a train to Rennes from Paris. We then take a bus from Rennes to Mont-St-Michel (I think it is a bus - it says "coach" but it is via the SNCF site). I have two questions:

1. Will there be lockers or storage at the Rennes train station? We will have our baggage with us.

2. How close does the bus get us to the abbey? Will it go up the causeway?

Thanks.

My friends and I are viviting Paris in October and would like to visit mont saint michel, however we will be using public transport, any ideas on how we could get there, thank you Joanne

Hi/Salut

I'm coming to Bayeux later this week and I literally have just an afternoon and a morning to see the sights.

The tapestry and cathedral are musts of course but is there anywhere else I should see and do. I'll be on foot.

Any recommendations for lunch?

CAnd finally, could anyone tell me how long it would take to walk from the Gare SNCF to the Novotel on the rue Saint Patrice.

Many thanks

Cowey

We're staying at the 'La Vallee' Eurocamp site for 2 weeks in early Sept and although I know the area is teeming with wonderful things to do and see, I was wondering if anyone knew of a specific place or activity in the area that would keep an 18-month-old fireball happy?!

He loves animals (as does mummy!) so hopefully there be lots of countryside/wildlife walks and farm visits, as well as the obligatory beach trip and swimming!

Any suggestions gratefully received!

Hi I we were planning on doing a trip in Dec-Feb and were wanting to go to Normandy and do around there, I had heard that nothing would be open around those months and was wondering whether or not it is true, thanks in advance.

Hi - we will be staying in Granville on the night of 14th July - does anyone know what's planned in terms of Bastille Day celebrations in the town or nearby?

Stayed in Balleroy near Bayeux . Can't remember name of B&B. Help.

I'm going to be in London for a week, then France, using Paris as my base. I'd like to figure out the best way to get to Mont St. Michel for a day trip. Would it make more sense to:

1) Take a ferry to the town nearest Mont St. Michel and take the last train to Paris after my visit to the Mont OR
2) Go to Paris, and visit Mont St. Michel the following day

Thanks,
Emile

Hi everyone,
I'll be in Normandie the 3rd week of July, I'll have my own car available for the holiday. Can anyone suggest me which are the more strategic places for the accommodation? I would like to easily reach: Rouen, Eu, Dieppe, Etretat, Fecamp, Honfleur, Deauville, Trouville Sur Mer, Caen, Bayeux. I was thinking about Honfleur as "barycentric" departure point. What do you think? Do you suggest me some other places that I can't miss?
Any suggestion will be appreciated!
Thank you very much in advance!
Cheers
Virtualnick