Hi folks, nearly 5 years ago, (June 8th - 10th to be precise) Mt wife and I stumbled across a little event in Normandy, in particular, in the town of CARENTAN. As it happened it turned out to be the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day landings and the liberation of Carentan. I have every intention of going again next year for the 65th Anniversary, along with my wife. Does anyone know of any special events that occur during this time. We have visited the Beaches and the Cemeteries, and will do so again. We have watched the parades of vehicles and personnel who turn up in the hundreds if not thousands, kitted out in the gear and equipment of the time. Any ideas, places to visit, places to stay very much appreciated.
Normandie Memoire is organising the commemorations. Accommodation is very thin on the ground, already. The ferries are also filling up fast. Steve W.
This is a list of events that was posted by a user on another forum. JUNE 5th: 1100 hours at 'Monty's Statue at Colleville-Montgomery, Parade and Service 1600 hours at Caen Memorial Garden, Service, Buffet Reception, Beating-the-Retreat JUNE 6th: 1030 hours, Bayeux Cemetery., Parade and Service 1530 hours, Asnelles., Parade & Service 1700 hours, Arromanche-les-Bains Parade and Service We are staying here campsite in normandy,CAMPSITE NORMANDY, camping CALVADOS,yelloh village COTE DE NACRE and I can recommend it-having stayed there on prevoius trips. Another good place to stay is the Holiday Inn, Caen. Opposite the hotel is a war memorial where a ceremony took place, when I was there on 6th June, a few years ago.
thanks very much for the info - I'm sure it will be useful. Never know, might meet you there. All the very best.
