What is the best way to travel from London to Normandy? I am planning a trip for my boss and his two children. He will be flying into London Heathrow, staying for two days, and then would like to spend two Days in Normandy then on to Paris. Does anyone have suggestions as to the best/most comfortable options for travel?
Posted by
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
8293 posts
Where in Normandy?
Posted by
OP
Dallas, TX, USA
3 posts
I'm not sure specifically, but I know he wants to tour the D-Day sites.
Posted by
Aurora, ohio, USA
80 posts
We drove to dover, took the ferry, rented a car in France. It is a 5 hour drive to Bayeaux.
Your boss have deep pockets? Fly to Caen and rent a car
Posted by
Tempe, AZ, USA
1265 posts
Mindy - What time of year is your boss planning on going. You can take the Eurostar from London to Calais for £107.00, if you book early enough.
Once in Calais you could rent a car and go to Bayeux. In Bayeux use BattleBus Tours for tours of the DDay beaches.
Then drop the car off in Bayeux and take the train to Paris. If you book your train travel early enough you can get fares as cheap as 45.00 € for 3 from Bayeux to Paris on TGV Europe
Posted by
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
8293 posts
Mindy, I think you need to ask your boss a few questions about what his expectations are and what exactly he considers are " most comfortable options for travel". Neither you nor we can read his mind.
Posted by
Ojai, CA
591 posts
If your boss is really into the D-Day experience then I'd suggest taking the overnight ferry from Portsmouth to Caen. It leaves out at 10:45 PM and arrives at 6:45 AM. Arriving in France at daybreak would be similar to when the Allies landed there on 6/6/44. Here's the website for Brittany Ferries - http://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/home
The cost (without a car) and including reclining seats for 1 adult & 2 children is £ 116 ($168). A really good deal for something they'd never forget.
Posted by
OP
Dallas, TX, USA
3 posts
Thank you all for the recommendations!