Advantages: Excellent food, service and atmosphere
Disadvantages: No outdoor seating; upstairs toilets

Before visiting Honfleur, Normandy, for the day I looked at the Ciao France website to see if there were any reviews of restaurants in the town. All I found, however, was a piece of advice that recommended avoiding the restaurants on the waterfront, which ... Read review

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E - of course. by fizzytom

I love France, never been to Normandy but if I do, I'll try to remember this one, sounds great, very helpful review by Expired-Account

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Advantages: One of history's great stories, well-presented with an excellent audio guide
Disadvantages: It can get crowded in the main room

According to my parents, I had seen the Bayeux tapestry on a family holiday to France many years ago, but I was too young for it to have made any impression on me. So, when on a trip to Normandy and Brittany earlier this summer, I had to take the opportun ... Read review

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I believe it's traditional that some boring pedant point out that 'it isn't a tapestry, it's actually an embriodery' at some point...;-) by greenierexyboy

Good review. I took my family there many years ago and remember trying to explain to my younger son, then about six, why it was interesting, only to have him retort: "I'm bored of interesting things." by torr

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An arrow in the eye for Harold
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Advantages: beautiful architecture and atmosphere
Disadvantages: why should it have any! well, kinda expensive to hang around

Le Mont Saint-Michel The abbey at Mont Saint-Michel has been one of my dream-destinations to visit since, well, literary ages! This is how the story of my addiction started: Back in 1996 I have got a little pocket calendar with a beautiful cathed ... Read review

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It's so long since I went there - must go again. by denella

I love France, loved the photos as well by Expired-Account

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The archangel in the sea
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Ooh la la!
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Advantages: Relatively unknown to English tourists
Disadvantages: I can't think of any

All the reviews I have read have been on 'Basse Normandie'. Whilst this area certainly has its attractions (you can't argue with the Bayeux Tapestry or the Landing Beaches) so many English people are missing out on the secret attractions of 'Haute Norman ... Read review

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good review, enjoyed the read. Jules. by Julieshobs

Couldn't agree more on the region. If it's full of Brits next time I go, I'm holding you personally responsible! Paula by BristolBud

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Good holiday destination
by dlpugh

Cherbourg - excellent day trip
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Normandy Full of apples
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Hi I HAVE JUST RETURNED AFTER A TEN DAY TRIP IN OUR CAMPER AROUND NORMANDY AS FAR SOUTH AS MONT-SAINT-MICHEL. IF YOU ARE IN THE AREA YOU MUST TAKE A TRIP ACROSS THE CAUSEWAY TO THE MONT. A USEFUL TIP IS TO PARK UP FIRST (SAVING THE QUEUES AND 16 EURO PARKING) AND STROLL THE 1.5 KM TO THE MONT. THE ABBEY IS TRUELY SPECTACULAR BOTH BY DAY AND NIGHT. WE FOUND THAT THE AREA UP THE COAST IS STEEPED IN HISTORY AND FACINATING IF THE SECOND WORLD WAR IS YOUR BAG. TEN DAYS WAS CERTAINLY NOT ENOUGH AND WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO A RETURN TRIP NEXT YEAR WITH THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF CAEN AS OUR BASE

This hotel is not as good as it should be. The rooms are very simple with blank walls (not very cleans) and Internet access is not free, quite expensive. In my room, the toilet was repaired with tape, the window's closing system was broken, the shower was partialy inusable and the floor not very clean. 71 euros the room without A/C, without breakfast (add 6,5 euros / P), without free Internet Access, it's expensive ! Even if the rooms are not so good, the staff is very good and very helpfull.

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Hotel La Paix
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Advantages: Useful location
Disadvantages: Proximity to church bells.

Forges-les Eaux is a small town North of Rouen just off the Autoroute north to the channel ports. It is an ideal stop-off and is also a good base fro exploring the Bay of the Somme. The hotel is part of the Logis de France chain and is situated just o ... Read review

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sorry for the low rating but this review is crying out for loads and loads more information. Have a look around at similar reviews to see what is required and if you update, please do not hesitate to drop me a line in my guestbook and i will happily come back and re-rate :o) by TheHairyGodmother

Hiya great start to the review, some more info would get you higher ratings. If you update let me know and id be happy to rerate, also if you need any help or advice (or just want a chat!) feel free to message me! Lisa xxx by Wee_lis27

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we stayed one night in this hotel, and whilst one of the rooms was ok being light and airy the other was not. it was dark and overbearing as were the corridors which were a bit creepy and scared our youngest child. whilst this hotel may be ok for "young people" who just want somewhere to sleep it was not suitable for children/ families. the rooms were clean, but there was evidence of damp in both bathrooms which were also a little tatty. we felt one of the beds was damp and there was an overwhelming smell of urine. however this hotel is cheap and and the staff were very helpful and friendly we may have just got what we paid for!

Advantages: Get to see a reproduction of the tapestry up close with clear explanations of what is going on in every scene
Disadvantages: The conveyor belt feeling you can get when viewing the actual tapestry on a busy day

The Museum of the Bayeux Tapestry makes a great family day out and a chance to see how the French portray this important piece of history. On entering the museum, you pass through a larger than life reproduction of the tapestry, with an audio commentary a ... Read review

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I visited this on a school trip many moons ago, and I cannot remember much about it. Is it free to get into? Lexy by Bollinger28

Sounds good, something to do next time i'm in France. by hero164

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The fabric of history
by JVL

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Advantages: Luxury luxury luxury
Disadvantages: Parking is a nightmare

Northern France is a liitle bit undiscovered for Irish travellers as there are few direct flights and the ferry crossing takes over 27 hours from Rosslare, however we decided to book this hotel through Crystal France by using their web site along with the ... Read review

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viva la france. love this part of france for dairy products butter and cheese. donovan by donovan74

Lots of useful information - thank you! by tigswade

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Advantages: Near to UK, Peaceful, nice people, tasty gastronomy, a prefect reason to learn french
Disadvantages: Small, not many people speak french

Caen is capital of Lower Normandy (Basse-Normandie in french). Located in north-west of France in the département of Calvados. This small city is full of tranquility, mostly people are nice, this region is aslo famous for its dairy products such as tasty ... Read review

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Good holiday destination
by dlpugh

Cherbourg - excellent day trip
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Normandy Full of apples
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Advantages: Interesting, Informative , special exhibitions from time to time,
Disadvantages: Price is bit high

Caen is the capital of region Basse-Normandy, I spent a year in this small city and happened to to visit this museum twice. I would strongly recommend you to visit the museum BEFORE going to d-day beaches. For person who enjoys history and especially euro ... Read review

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I think you could usefully give some more detail. From what I remember it is a very large and impressive building and with some excellent exhibits, but you only mention maps, films and soldiers' letters. I agree with you about visitng it before the D-Day beaches - perhaps you could say why. by Chouchinciao

Last time (July 2006) I went to the Memorial, entry price for an Adult was 17.50 €, 16.00 € for students and 5 € for Residents of Caen (Caennais). by nomi_a

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Advantages: Out of this world.
Disadvantages: None.

Mont St Michel is just simply - amazing! Sitting just off the coast, it can be seen from miles around. I like it because it has got all of that charm and suchlike that is all over France, but there is just that little extra something that makes it oh so s ... Read review

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A beautiful part of the world. Maureen by MAFARRIMOND

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The archangel in the sea
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Le Mont Saint-Michel
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Advantages: Most popular tourist attraction in France
Disadvantages: Most popular tourist attraction in France!

The first time we saw the Mont Saint Michel was from about 40kms away, from a village called Mortain, and even from this distance, there was something magical about the place, the characteristic shape appeared to be floating above a shimmering sea. You c ... Read review

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I would love to go there. Lovely review. by Jossland

Fab review, really detailed and well written! Sounds like a great place!x by hannahmc3

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Ooh la la!
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Le Mont Saint-Michel
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Advantages: To many to list
Disadvantages: Can't think of any

I took my dear departed Mum to this hotel a few years ago, Yes, ofcourse, before she sadly died! I had an offer in some magazine for a cheap hotel break so I took advantage of it and as this one was on the list and I needed to stock up on some booze, ... Read review

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Nice that you have lovely memories with your mum :-) good review by hunni786

Sounds like a real nice place and not expensive, too. We're planing a trip to France in a few weeks time and I'll keep a note about this one. Sandra by fritzthecat

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