W.C. Fields once said ' History...... is just one darned thing after another.'
Many school boys would share that jaundiced view, but come to Normandy and history will live for you.
Normandy's one historical site after another.
From William the Conqueror's birthplace to his capital and chateau. Through the hundred years war and Joan of Arc. 14th, 15th century half timbered houses and manors. Then of course the D day landing beaches.
Where's the eighth wonder of the world? Where does Camembert cheese come from? Where does the famous apple brandy Calvados come from?... Normandy !
William the Conqueror sailed from Normandy to be the last man to have invaded England. One of his companions in arms was a certain Montgommery. One of his descendants came back 900 years later to liberate this land.
Many cruises now come to Normandy stopping at Cherbourg, La Havre or Honfleur. You might meet me on one of the ship's organised excursions but even better is a private historic tour or battlefield tour tailor made to your whims. So book early before I'm booked on the ships tour.
