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Holiday snaps: Arromanches, Normandy

October 29, 2014 by Gretta Schifano Leave a Comment

Arromanches, Normandy. Copyright Gretta Schifano

I took this photo on a press trip to Normandy a few months ago. The trip was to learn about the anniversary of D-Day and to visit some of the amazing museums in the region. This is the beach at Arromanches where British and Canadian troops landed on D-Day in 1944. The black shapes in […]

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Family-friendly places to stay in Normandy

May 12, 2014 by Gretta Schifano 8 Comments

Breakfast at La Bergerie, Normandy, France Copyright Gretta Schifano

I went to Normandy recently to find out about D-Day for families. It’s the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings this summer and there’s lots going on. Normandy is a beautiful region on the North coast of France with sandy beaches, rolling hills and pretty towns and villages. There are some great options for family accommodation in the area – here […]

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