Normandy visit

Millsy · 18-10-2006, 09:59 AM

Hello everyone.

My family and the in-laws are driving to Normandy this weekend to visit the beaches and the surrounding museums etc. (in particular Sword beach where my wifes grandfather landed). This is 'take two', as we tried last December but only got as far as Le Havre due to fog, snow and gales! Slept in a French petrol station and came back again. All good fun!!

We are armed with the Major and Mrs Holt's Battlefield Guide (the Somme one was excellent, so I am hoping this one will be too) and a list of places to visit. But I wondered if any of you fine fellows out there, could give me your 'Top 5' list of the best places to visit as our time is unfortunately limited to two days.

It would be much appreciated.
Millsy

sapper · 18-10-2006, 03:08 PM

Yes Hillman where I was during the invasion, along with Pegasus bridge,The old one. The Chateau de la londe, difficult to find. Known in 1944 as "The Bloodiest Square Mile in Normandy" Hermanville where my good friends Jaques and Colette Tirard live. Colleville,The Church at Hermanvill the first FREE church bells to ring out in Europe, Broken church bells! Le Mesnil wood. Beauville, Bainville, St Aubin. Periers sur la dans. That should be enough for one visit. The cemetary at Hermanville.
Sapper

Paul Reed · 18-10-2006, 06:03 PM

You might also find my two websites (below) of some interest. Have a great trip.

Millsy · 19-10-2006, 01:52 PM

Thanks Sapper; you helped my wife out last year on this site, her grandfather was also an engineer, he landed on Day 6; she passes on her thanks again.
We will most certainly pay our respects to the fallen.

Thanks Paul; enjoyed looking at the web-sites, great stuff. Will look out for your book on Normandy (p.s. do forum members get a discount!

)

Millsy

18-10-2006, 09:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Millsy Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Newmarket Posts: 47	Normandy visit Hello everyone. My family and the in-laws are driving to Normandy this weekend to visit the beaches and the surrounding museums etc. (in particular Sword beach where my wifes grandfather landed). This is 'take two', as we tried last December but only got as far as Le Havre due to fog, snow and gales! Slept in a French petrol station and came back again. All good fun!! We are armed with the Major and Mrs Holt's Battlefield Guide (the Somme one was excellent, so I am hoping this one will be too) and a list of places to visit. But I wondered if any of you fine fellows out there, could give me your 'Top 5' list of the best places to visit as our time is unfortunately limited to two days. It would be much appreciated. Millsy

18-10-2006, 06:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Reed Ubique Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK/France Posts: 3,141	You might also find my two websites (below) of some interest. Have a great trip. __________________ The WW2 Society: Remembering those from Britain & The Commonwealth who served 1939-45 - http://www.battlefieldsww2.50megs.com/ww2_society.htm

19-10-2006, 01:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Millsy Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Newmarket Posts: 47	Thanks for your help Thanks Sapper; you helped my wife out last year on this site, her grandfather was also an engineer, he landed on Day 6; she passes on her thanks again. We will most certainly pay our respects to the fallen. Thanks Paul; enjoyed looking at the web-sites, great stuff. Will look out for your book on Normandy (p.s. do forum members get a discount! ) Millsy

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18-10-2006, 03:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
sapper WW2 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,488	Yes Hillman where I was during the invasion, along with Pegasus bridge,The old one. The Chateau de la londe, difficult to find. Known in 1944 as "The Bloodiest Square Mile in Normandy" Hermanville where my good friends Jaques and Colette Tirard live. Colleville,The Church at Hermanvill the first FREE church bells to ring out in Europe, Broken church bells! Le Mesnil wood. Beauville, Bainville, St Aubin. Periers sur la dans. That should be enough for one visit. The cemetary at Hermanville. Sapper

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