Ste Mere Eglise - Normandy
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Sainte-Mère-Église lies
in the Manche department in Normandy in northwestern France.
Tourism in Sainte-Mère-Église today centres on
its role in the D-Day invasion, the town's main claim to fame
is that it played a significant part in the World War II Normandy
landings because of its strategic position in the middle of route
N13, and its proximity to Utah and Omaha Beaches. There are many
small museums and World War II-related giftshops and eating places.
A dummy paratrooper hangs from the church spire, commemorating
the story of John Steele. |
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Places to visit in Normandy |
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Normandy offers a varied countryside,
rich history, and charming villages, historical towns, woodlands
and apple orchards. Here you will discover a varied coastline
with well known beach resorts, chalk cliffs and rocky outcrops,
giving you a fabulous holiday. Normandy is the region of Calavados
and Camembert, culture and gastronomy. Enjoy the famous "plateau
de fruits de mer" ("sea-banquet") and travel the
"Route du Camembert" and "Route du Cidre". |
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Where is Ste Mere Eglise? |
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Ste Mere Eglise is about 435 kms from
Calais and the ferries.
Ste Mere Eglise is about 91 kms from
Caen and the ferries.
Ste Mere Eglise is about 322 kms from
Paris.
By Air - There are international airports at a number of
the country’s major cities. Paris
Charles de Gaulle International Airport is located 15 miles northeast
of Paris. Paris Orly International Airport
is located south of Paris. On the west coast of France is Bordeaux
International Airport. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
is in the centre of France. Nice airport is on the south coast
of France. Perpignan is on the French / Spanish border.
By Ferry - Brittany Ferries - Portsmouth to Cherbourg - Caen
and St. Malo - Poole to Cherbourg - Plymouth to Roscoff. From
Ireland Cork - Roscoff. P&O Ferries - Dover to Calais - Portsmouth
to Bilbao in Northern Spain. Normandy
is within easy reach of any of the northern coastal ports.
By Train - TGV trains connect the main french cities and their
international airports.
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Ste Mere Eglise holiday homes - Accommodation in
or close to Ste Mere Eglise Normandy France
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Bigorneau
St Margouf de L'isle
Nr Cherbourg
Manche
Low Normandy
(5)
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 Sleeps 6. Close
to a seaside resort with many possibilities, 3 apartments in
a quiet location, with private entrance. Situated opposite the
sea, pleasantly furnished in a large house. The beach is under
100m away. Sporting activities less than 500m. Close to the invasion
beaches and Ste Mer l'Englise. |
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Crevette
St Margouf de L'isle
Nr Cherbourg
Manche
Low Normandy
(5)
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 Sleeps 6. Close
to a seaside resort with many possibilities, 3 apartments in
a quiet location, with private entrance. Situated opposite the
sea, pleasantly furnished in a large house. The beach is under
100m away. Sporting activities less than 500m. Close to the invasion
beaches and Ste Mer l'Englise. |
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