Hi, we are visiting Haute Normandy, near Giverny in October 2006. We have already sorted rooms. Would very much value ideas and recommendations for things to see/do in this area at this time of year and nice places for lunch. We like walking, gardens, history and nice shops (especially bargains!!) Look forward to hearing any advice and ideas.
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Be sure to visit Richard the Lion Heart%26#39;s castle at Les Andelys. It has a wonderful view of the Seine River valley. Vernon has several historical buildings as well as restaurants. One of my favorite places to eat is a small auberge on the left just past the entrance to Giverny. A romantic place to eat is the restaurant in the Hotel d%26#39;Evreux in Vernon center.
Be warned that it is difficult to find restaurants (or anything) open on Sunday and most tourist areas are closed on Monday. Look for the words %26quot;sauf Lundi%26quot; (except Monday).
If you go to the Giverny.org web site, they have recommendations and links.
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Go to Les Andelys, in particular Petit Andely, and go to the Chaine d%26#39;or hotel for a meal and a look at the rooms on the Seine...
Down the street is a husband and wife rest. serving wonderful food.....sorry forgot the name.
ok, just suggestions....
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Hi
Have just returned from the area, stayed in an awful place in Le Goulet. Loved Monet%26#39;s gardens and Les Andeleys Castle, beware most things closed on a monday although the castle is open and closed tues. Vernon is not very exciting but Giverney is a lovely village, Le Petit Andeley is very nice down by the Seine. We also visited Versailles which is only 45 minutes by car, very busy but enjoyable. There is an excellent value self service restaurant just outside the Champion supermarket in Les Andeleys, it was so good we went back for a second meal. If you are there for much longer and like castles Falaise is not too far away we vivited it from our next base in Arromanches. Enjoy your stay hopefully you will not get mosquito problems in October.
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Any thoughts from anyone on Le Bec Hellouin? I am staying in Bayeux for total of 4 nights and am planning to use that as my home base for day trips to Mt St Michel and the Normandy Beaches.
I%26#39;ve heard Le Bec Hellouin is a great spot but have no idea where it is and what closest train station would be...no car on this trip.
Thanks!
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Le Bec is a beautiful monestary. I have a collection of dessert plates painted by the monks. I had a car, so don%26#39;t know about train etc. I was worth a visit!
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