Caen Trips

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Sunday 2nd March :Peace Museum in Caen and Bayeaux Tapestry | Mar 01 08'

by The Trigglodites a traveling as a family, on vacation in Caen

Up earlyish and drove to Caen. It was our first day with the GPS and it drove us crazy – taking us down tiny roads, having problems with satellites... Continue reading »
D Day Beaches and the Band of Brothers Tour | Sep 08 06'

by The Smiths a male traveling as a couple from Saratoga, on vacation in Caen

Saturday 9 September 2006We packed up and left Paris today. Took a 12 PM train to Caen arriving around 2 PM. We picked up the rental... Continue reading »
Normandy | Oct 05 02'

by projectbeat a traveling as a couple from Denver, on vacation in Caen

We decided that Caen would be a good place to base our World War II explorations. We were right. Caen was 75% demolished during WWII air raids. Can... Continue reading »
If there's a bustle in your hedgerow | Sep 03 07'

by Four Explore a traveling as a family from Orinda, on vacation in Caen

September 4, 2007By ChristinaTwo points to anyone who can name the song from which the above line comes. Dan and I sang it throughout our time in N... Continue reading »
Thury Harcourt | Apr 26 08'

by Dementia Adventure a real traveler from Sydney, on vacation in Caen

Sunday 26th AprilAnne writing again.Ah Paris in the Spring……beginning to get crowed. I have changed my thinking on the French and the way they hand... Continue reading »
Ma com’è bello andare in giro nella campagna della Normandia (ia ia oh) | Aug 06 06'

by PurpleAngel a 30 year old female from Turin, on vacation in Caen

Salve amici vicini e lontani, un saluto dal buco del buco del culo della Francia (e ci siamo venute apposta, l’abbiamo scelto con cura)Ma cominciam... Continue reading »
7 People in a Twingo | Apr 27 07'

by HannahRoseGross a 21 year old female from St. Paul, on vacation in Caen

"A Twingo is a 4 person French car that looks like it is smiling"

It is a rainy Tuesday night and I until two seconds ago I was painting my shoes with my oil paints. Now I am going to tell you about Normandy becau... Continue reading »
Caen | Aug 05 06'

by PurpleAngel a 30 year old female from Turin, on vacation in Caen

L’indomani (cioè oggi) si trattava di partire di nuovo, stavolta la meta era Caen. Dopo aver fatto colazione e aver portato giù i catafalchi facend... Continue reading »
D-Day Memorial | Feb 20 07'

by Peta a 21 year old female from Adelaide, on vacation in Caen

One of the things on Peters to do list in Europe was to visit the D-day beaches. So we headed to Caen to try and tick it off. Unfortunately when we... Continue reading »

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Humbled by History... Day 2 in Normandy | Oct 28 06'

by JENNE a 27 year old female from Kincardine, on vacation in Bayeux

"while others had to continue into the line of fire ... determined, courageous, and with a great purpose"

The film begins with a split screen - on one side the allied military, air and naval units prepare for battle, and for their journey across the E... Continue reading »
Now I have figured out how this blog works | Jun 16 07'

by rsparman a 52 year old female traveling as a family from Elk Grove, on vacation in Bayeux

So..to continue. We had this wonderful breakfast in Lyons-la-Foret. Every French breakfast is LOADED with carbs. Everything is so... Continue reading »
Up to the North to Get Educated!! | Jul 03 06'

by John Shawn and Dan a male from Vancouver, on vacation in Bayeux

So we were in Bayeux. I know no one really knows where it is and this is fair. It is north of Caen which is a town known for its massive batt... Continue reading »
The Beaches of Normandy | Jun 22 07'

by Frau a 41 year old female traveling as a family from Carrollton, on vacation in Colleville-sur Mer

"What a peaceful resting place for those who died so horrifically"

Finally we made it to Normandy - or the Landing as the Chef called it. I am not ashamed to admit that this one hit home. (And this is before I saw... Continue reading »
Pretty Bayeux | Feb 23 07'

by Tony and Louise a traveling as a couple from Napier, on vacation in Bayeux

Travelled by train to Bayeux from Paris on Saturday. Bayeux youth hostel was in a 500 year old building which is an old family home. So far the bes... Continue reading »
Sleeping with Pigeon Ghosts | Sep 02 07'

by Four Explore a traveling as a family from Orinda, on vacation in Bayeux

By ChristinaArriving in Normandy late in the day following our journey from Paris (via Chartres), we were thrilled to discover that our “pigeon hou... Continue reading »
D-Day, an important day in history | Jun 17 07'

by rsparman a 52 year old female traveling as a family from Elk Grove, on vacation in Bayeux

Our day began at 8:30 a.m in Bayeux. We signed up for a D-Day tour with a company called Battlebus Tours. Prior to this day, my interes... Continue reading »
Cycling around France | Jun 24 05'

by The Highams a real traveler from United States, on vacation in Bayeux

Thank you to all who write me. I am sorry if I do not respond personally, but I am frankly overwhelmed with e-mail. Please know that I... Continue reading »
D-Day Beaches | Jun 07 07'

by SD Davis a 24 year old male from San Diego, on vacation in Arromanches

The beaches of Normandy were amazing. We went to Omaha Beach first and walked through the center that all the info and pictures and video of... Continue reading »
Sketch Trip to Jumieges, Le Havre, and Rouen | Sep 25 08'

by TsapAVT a male from Versailles, on vacation in Le Havre

22 – 25 September 2008 Sketch or die. This week, our class was taken under the wing by Michael Plautz, a clinician to help coach us on our sk... Continue reading »