accommodation in Normandy

Lily, depending on where you'll be in Normandy, I'd suggest stopping for at least a few days in Bayeux. It's a wonderful small town with an interesting history. While there you could visit the famous Tapestry and the WW-2 Museum, and perhaps take day trips to Caen and other locations in the area. Regarding your initial question, I've found that lots of people are travelling even in early September (start of fall shoulder season), so pre-booking would be safer. However, if you want a bit more flexibility in your schedule, you should be able to find accommodations on short notice (but you may have to be a bit flexible with location and price). Happy travels!

Many thanks for your suggestions.

There is a wonderful B&B just outside the village of La Cambe, about 20 miles west of Bayeux. The name of the place is LE LIEU BESNARD, and it's run by a delightful British couple. There are only 2 rooms... one with a queensized bed and the other with two twin beds. When my wife and I stayed there 4 months ago, the rate was 65 Euros per night, including a hearty breakfast. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate it a 10.

I will certainly check on this B&B. Thanks for the suggestion.

I agree about staying in Bayeux. It's a wonderful town. I highly recommend a great hotel there called Hotel D'Argouges. We've stayed there 4-5 times and love it. It's in Rick's France guide.

Thanks This is the first time I have used this web site and I am surprised and pleased with all the helpful travelers who give great tips.

We stayed in a tiny "village" just a few miles from Bayeux [INVALID] a place called Crepon. Be sure to check out the website. ranconniere.com The place is truly beautiful and the food excellent. I thought the prices very reasonable for the beauty and quality provided.

Check out www.bandbnormandie.com, about 10 miles from Bayeux, just outside Villers-Bocage. Odile and Jacques and sons are delightful on the working farm. Rooms are modern, bathrooms are wonderful, breakfasts are to die for. We were able to drive to Mont St. Michel in 90 minutes then drove around the bay to Cancale, in Brittany actually, for fresh seafood. We stayed with Odile for 4 nights and were able to do all of Normandy from there with ease.

Again[INVALID]thanks to all. I am printing all the possibilities and looking forward to time in Normandy.

Last August we stayed in Bayeux for two nights. It was a stepping off point for a tour of the D=Day sights from there. I highly recommend a B&B in town called "Le Tardif". The town is small and you don't say if you are coming by train but you can easily walk there from the station. Also, it has a charming garden in the back so it's a piece of quiet and green tranquility. Enjoy!