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Trip advice for Normandy 2023
Hello all,
after some trip advice for attending Normandy in early June 2023. The normal travel sites do not have info on vehicle gatherings for enthusiasts etc. Planning on driving (hire car) there Sunday afternoon 28 May and departing Thursday afternoon 8 June Where are some of the commemoration areas & events this year? Best places for vehicle gatherings and any swap/sales areas? Any organised events/gatherings? Advice on places to stay? Any other interesting places not on the usual tourist brochures? Appreciate any info from those that have been recently (post Covid). Thanks
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I've never been to France; just flown over it several times. There are battlefield tour maps which give routes and landmarks for visitors to find things on their own. Someone smarter than me will know more specifics to advise.
I would suggest deciding on which part of the region is important for you will narrow your considerations. The American side, the British beaches, or the Canadian portion? The breakout areas? Or, the major battles?
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tourist guide
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Thanks for the info, the guide is handy and I did not have that.
i do have a couple of books, and our 4 weeks away has blown out to 6 weeks (should or could be 2 years to see and do everything and experience the culture). Hoping to hear about Groups/Clubs and what they may have organised and where they may be staying. Thank you
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Darrin, keep track of the Normandy tourist information website, they usually publish a full roster of D-Day related events.
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Darrin
This is the best I have seen for first time do-it-yourself tourists. https://www.normandie-chambres.co.uk/beaches.html Lang |
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillman_Fortress |
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