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Pegasus Bridge MuseumPegasus Bridge Museum we visited the museum at the beginning of June 2009. Just before the D Day
celebration of the landings on 6 June 1944
The Pegasus bridge museum
The Museum has a good sized car park and is well sign posted. The museum has a well stocked souvenir shop that sells books, dvd`s and badges.There are guided tours of the museum or you can walk round by your self.There is large indoor display with lots of genuine articles plus an audio visual presentation. The outside area has the original bridge and a Bailey bridge. Several field guns and a glider plus parts of an original glider The opening times are April to September 9 30 am to 18 30 pm at other times 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm Museum entrance
Pegasus bridge exhibits
Le Grand Hotel de l'Espérance
Le Grand Hotel de l'Espérance offers a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Meeting facilities include conference rooms, banquet facilities, and meeting rooms for small groups. The property has a 24-hour front desk.
Pegasus Bridge museum exhibits
Bofors 40 mm gunThe Bofors gun was used throughout the Second World War The gun weighing more than
two tons was manned by an eight man teams
If you want a cottage holiday in France try Normandy Try this Gite a few miles from where we stayed
Situated at the edge of a peaceful hamlet, and close to the coastal town of Honfleur, this pretty half-colombage detached holiday home has been beautifully restored by its owners. The large garden offers plenty of shade from mature trees and you can see the tip of the Pont de Normandie beyond the church spire. Honfleur (5km) is perhaps the most recognised of Normandy?s coastal towns and has become a mecca for artists from all over the world. with its picturesque cobbled streets and harbour, Try a camping holiday in France there are campsites all over France.
You can stay in a tent or a caravan
Best Western Lorette Opera Hotel Paris
Recently renovated, the Best Western Lorette Opera Hotel is situated in Paris theater district. A number of department stores as well as galleries and attractions are just steps from this beautiful hotel in Paris. From Charles de Gaulle airport, it takes about 30 minutes by car to reach the hotel.
Vintage HostelWelcome at the Vintage Hostel, we are all about making your stay in Paris unforgettable. Breakfast, sheets, wireless are all included in the price, so you do not have to worry about hidden extras. Our aim is to offer you some of the best Paris hotel accommodation, with excellent service. Hostel in ParisCheck out the deals at Disneyland Paris tickets and Hotels
Welcome to the newest addition to the Villa Saint Exupéry family, just 2 minutes walk from Nice Centre shopping, nightlife, dining, Old Town and Nice Beach.
Villa Saint Exupéry Beach is a boutique, downtown version of the successful, family-run Villa St Exupéry Gardens located in Nice Nord.Situated in the heart of the shopping district a short walk to Nice Old Town and Nice Beach, visit Villa Saint Exupéry Beach for the full Nicois experience! Villa Saint Exupéry Nice A gite for rent in Brissac-Quincé, nr. Angers
This superb detached cottage, overlooking vineyards has an excellent interior decor and an enclosed private garden. Situated in the beautiful Loire with superb views the property is in a fantastic area with châteaux, wine tasting and museums and the culture city Angers 7.5 miles (12km) away. Relax in this tranquil setting or stroll around the château in Brissac, with its own weekly market. Golf and fishing available as well as walking, cycling and horse riding, and many other activities. Shops 1.25 miles (2km), café/bar and restaurant 0.75 miles.
If you are travelling to Brittany or the Vendee or further South you will find that it is easier to
cross to St Malo or Caen than Calais. Although it cost more than the Dover Calais crossing.
When you add the extra fuel road tolls and a over night hotel.There is not much in it price wise
but it is a lot less tiring
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Normandy Hotels
The Normandy Barriere is a 4 star hotel with 291 rooms and suites in a charming half timbered house with green criss crossing beams and pinnacles, facing the sea and right in the centre of town. A covered walkway connects to the casino. Enjoy dinner andbrunch with music at La Belle Epoque restaurant, which also features theme nights and a veranda opening out onto the Normandy courtyard. The hotel also features a bar, piano lounge, tearoom, and a fitness centre with steam bath, sauna and indoor pool. Find the lowest prices on Hotels in Deauville here
Hotels in the Honfleur areaHotel Auberge De La Claire Honfleur
Discover all that Honfleur has to offer with Auberge De La Claire Hotel as a base. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. Room amenities include non smoking rooms, television, shower. Services and amenities available for guests at this Honfleur accommodation consist of bar/pub, restaurant, disabled facilities, business center, pets allowed
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Inside a Horsa glider
Pegasus Museum Weapon canister
WWll site in the Blockhaus at Eperlecques in Northern France
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Normandy Gite to rent
Set at the end of a peaceful country lane with amazing views into the valley, is this pretty, spacious detached holiday cottage. Lovingly refurbished, featuring beams throughout and a garden and terrace from which the spires of Le Mont St Michel are visible on a clear day Le Breuil en Auge
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Inter Hotel Les Grandes Tours DinanOffering amicable atmosphere and homely service, the Inter Hotel Les Grandes Tours Dinan caters to the needs of discerning travellers. Ideally located in the historical centre of Dinan, this property is close to the castle of Duchess Anne and Saint-Louis Gate. This hotel offers 34 beautifully appointed accommodation units that are meticulously embellished with all the standard amenities Inter Hotel Les Grandes Tours DinanLes Alizes Hotel Dinard
With its central location, Hotel Les Alizes is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Dinard. The Hotel Les Alizes boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service.Each guestroom is tastefully appointed with Non Smoking Rooms, Daily Newspaper, Desk, Hair Dryer, Television , Shower, Satellite/Cable TV. Les Alizes Hotel Dinard
Hotel Palais De La Mediterranee In the seaside resort town of Nice France
Opened in 2004 the hotel is on the promenade. IT offers high-tech amenities behind a 1929 marble façade. The 188 guestrooms feature bold colors, sleek furnishings, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and high-speed Internet access. Guests can relax by the solarium pool and try their luck at the slots and gaming tables in the hotel?s casino. |
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