Visit Normandy - 10 SHOCKS of Visiting Normandy, France - Wolters World
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Date: 2022-02-04
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Power
My wife and I just visited Normandy for the first time in April! Agree with everything you said. I was unprepared for the wave of pure emotion that suddenly washed over me when I stood on Omaha Beach. Truly remarkable. The nearby Overlord Museum, with its vast collection of WWII vehicles, was impressive. We stayed in Bayeux, which was charming and super friendly. I thought the same thing about seeing Mont St Michel for the first time -- it reminded me of the thrill of spotting Devil's Tower (in Wyoming) in the distance.
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My wife and I just visited Normandy for the first time in April! Agree with everything you said. I was unprepared for the wave of pure emotion that suddenly washed over me when I stood on Omaha Beach. Truly remarkable. The nearby Overlord Museum, with its vast collection of WWII vehicles, was impressive. We stayed in Bayeux, which was charming and super friendly. I thought the same thing about seeing Mont St Michel for the first time -- it reminded me of the thrill of spotting Devil's Tower (in Wyoming) in the distance.
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Cate
My only experience in France was at Charles de Gaulle airport. They expressed genuine surprise that I didn't speak French while going through the security check. I always wondered why since I'm sure that they have visits from MANY who do not. Anyway, I'm just leaving a comment to let you know the video is working fine, and to say that I thought the French there were very nice, and helpful. Of course I didn't go there believing that they would be rude. I would love to see Normandy.
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My only experience in France was at Charles de Gaulle airport. They expressed genuine surprise that I didn't speak French while going through the security check. I always wondered why since I'm sure that they have visits from MANY who do not. Anyway, I'm just leaving a comment to let you know the video is working fine, and to say that I thought the French there were very nice, and helpful. Of course I didn't go there believing that they would be rude. I would love to see Normandy.
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Luke
It was so cool seeing all these places you mentioned in real life except honflur was to crowded, one thing I recommend is a ww2 Jeep tour in saint mer eglise its run by a Dutch paratrooper and he was so cool telling us his stories and he sets up memorials for d day, he showed us lots of locations you wouldnt go to usually and show famous pictures in the same place that only he knows the location of it was one of the coolest experiences and I think you should try it out
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It was so cool seeing all these places you mentioned in real life except honflur was to crowded, one thing I recommend is a ww2 Jeep tour in saint mer eglise its run by a Dutch paratrooper and he was so cool telling us his stories and he sets up memorials for d day, he showed us lots of locations you wouldnt go to usually and show famous pictures in the same place that only he knows the location of it was one of the coolest experiences and I think you should try it out
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Ralph
Great video. Brings back great memories. Normandy was my most favorite part of France. The D-Day beaches and museums were awesome. I was on a group tour. One of the tour mates was a soldier on D-Day. Actually he went in the day before D-Day as part of Roger's Rangers. Their mission was to take out the big guns on the coast. They had to scale 60 foot cliffs to get to the hardened bunkers. It was such an honor to hear the story from someone who was actually there.
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Great video. Brings back great memories. Normandy was my most favorite part of France. The D-Day beaches and museums were awesome. I was on a group tour. One of the tour mates was a soldier on D-Day. Actually he went in the day before D-Day as part of Roger's Rangers. Their mission was to take out the big guns on the coast. They had to scale 60 foot cliffs to get to the hardened bunkers. It was such an honor to hear the story from someone who was actually there.
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Bill
Please emphasize that the French people are NOT the cold fish that they are often portrayed as to Americans. I have been to Paris twice in my lifetime and have toured central and southern France from the Mediterranean to Lyon and then to Paris by car and with few exceptions the French were helpful and very courteous to me and interested in America and how we live. i wish i could go back but my health does not allow me to fly anymore.
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Please emphasize that the French people are NOT the cold fish that they are often portrayed as to Americans. I have been to Paris twice in my lifetime and have toured central and southern France from the Mediterranean to Lyon and then to Paris by car and with few exceptions the French were helpful and very courteous to me and interested in America and how we live. i wish i could go back but my health does not allow me to fly anymore.
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Leigh
I dont agree with #9 from my personal experience. Most people DO speak English, but its helpful to speak French so you can understand, say, for example, the next destination on the metro/train. They might even organize events so that they can help non-French speakers! I went to the Mormon Temple Open House in Paris, and they organize groups based on whether you spoke English, French, or German!
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I dont agree with #9 from my personal experience. Most people DO speak English, but its helpful to speak French so you can understand, say, for example, the next destination on the metro/train. They might even organize events so that they can help non-French speakers! I went to the Mormon Temple Open House in Paris, and they organize groups based on whether you spoke English, French, or German!
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PФS-MФDЯИ
Wow! Normandy looks really beautiful.
I feel like going to the D-Day Memorials and beaches I'd get a similar experience to what I had when I visited Hiroshima's Memorial for the Atom Bomb Victims. I'm not going to lie, I didn't cry, but it was really sad, and I thought I'd cry several times.
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Wow! Normandy looks really beautiful.
I feel like going to the D-Day Memorials and beaches I'd get a similar experience to what I had when I visited Hiroshima's Memorial for the Atom Bomb Victims. I'm not going to lie, I didn't cry, but it was really sad, and I thought I'd cry several times.
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Frank
Mark we are going to France, the first time for 2 weeks in march 2020. Paris 6 days or so? Should we stay in the Normandy region for the rest of the time, or head by train to the burgundy region? I'm up for suggestions, appreciate your enthusiasm and knowledge!
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Mark we are going to France, the first time for 2 weeks in march 2020. Paris 6 days or so? Should we stay in the Normandy region for the rest of the time, or head by train to the burgundy region? I'm up for suggestions, appreciate your enthusiasm and knowledge!
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jakobgrimminger
I'm a Brit and consider Normandy as my second home. I love the place. It's very rural, with friendly people and great history. Best place for a meal? La Paronamique at the village of La Pernelle, South of Barfleur.
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I'm a Brit and consider Normandy as my second home. I love the place. It's very rural, with friendly people and great history. Best place for a meal? La Paronamique at the village of La Pernelle, South of Barfleur.
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Isabelle
Love your videos but please, PLEASE! learn a few synonymes. You use the word shocking far too often and incorrectly. What ever happened to You'll be pleasantly surprised etc?
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Love your videos but please, PLEASE! learn a few synonymes. You use the word shocking far too often and incorrectly. What ever happened to You'll be pleasantly surprised etc?
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