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Normandie
Our hotel in Bayeux was, again, centrally located. Our walking tour led us first to the stunning cathedral.
Afterwards, we visited the magnificent Bayeux Tapestry (actually an embroidery) depicting the story of William, Duke of Normandy through the Battle of Hastings in 1066. It is one of the few surviving examples of medieval narrative needlework. We were very fortunate to be able to view it before it would be removed in September while the museum is being renovated.
The following day we toured D-Day sites with a local expert. Our first stop in the morning was La Cambe, the German Cemetery in Normandy.
We then went to Sainte-MeÌ€re-Église, the first town liberated by American paratroopers.
Our next stop was Utah Beach, the westernmost of the landing beaches on D-Day.
Pointe-du-Hoc, the American Cemetery and Omaha Beach were the other sites. It was very sobering day, reminding us to appreciate the sacrifice of so many.
Our last full day in France was at Giverny, Monet’s lovely house and stunningly beautiful garden.
We boarded the bus to return to Paris for our last dinner together. We would return home the next day with many happy memories.
I always consider a day wasted if I haven’t learned something new. There were certainly no wasted days in France.
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