Carentan Normandy
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Carentan is located in the Manche
department in Normandy in northwestern France. Carentan is called
the "Capital des Marais" because of its location at
the heart of the marsh from where it has drawn its prosperity,
including livestock farming, the production of butter and cream,
eel fishing and peat extraction. Today the port in devoted to
pleasure boating, and this wilderness has become the favourite
territory for numerous migrating birds. The Parc Naturel Regional
des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin is a vast wetland of 27,000
hectares rich in rare flora and fauna. The town is close to the
sites of the medieval Battle of Formigny and the World War II
Battle of Bloody Gulch. The town was liberated by the 101 Airborne
Division on 12th June 1944 after a big battle. |
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Places to visit in Normandy |
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Normandy offers a varied countryside,
rich history, and charming villages, historical towns, woodlands
and apple orchards. Here you will discover a varied coastline
with well known beach resorts, chalk cliffs and rocky outcrops,
giving you a fabulous holiday. Normandy is the region of Calavados
and Camembert, culture and gastronomy. Enjoy the famous "plateau
de fruits de mer" ("sea-banquet") and travel the
"Route du Camembert" and "Route du Cidre". |
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Where is Carentan? |
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Carentan is about 418 kms from Calais
and the ferries.
Carentan is about 74 kms from Caen
and the ferries.
Carentan is about 306 kms from Paris.
By Air - There are international airports at a number of
the country’s major cities. Paris
Charles de Gaulle International Airport is located 15 miles northeast
of Paris. Paris Orly International Airport
is located south of Paris. On the west coast of France is Bordeaux
International Airport. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
is in the centre of France. Nice airport is on the south coast
of France. Perpignan is on the French / Spanish border.
By Ferry - Brittany Ferries - Portsmouth to Cherbourg - Caen
and St. Malo - Poole to Cherbourg - Plymouth to Roscoff. From
Ireland Cork - Roscoff. P&O Ferries - Dover to Calais - Portsmouth
to Bilbao in Northern Spain. Normandy
is within easy reach of any of the northern coastal ports.
By Train - TGV trains connect the main french cities and their
international airports.
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Carentan holiday homes - Accommodation in or close
to Carentan Normandy France
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La Bertheliere
Les Hirondelles
25 Rue de L'Eglise
50430
St Germain sur Ay
Normandy
(30)
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 La Bertheliére was originally small french
house complete with barn & stable, dating back to 1823, now
a family home and two spacious holiday gites. Located in the
village of St Germain sur Ay, 1 hour's drive from Cherbourg.
L'Huître sleeps 4 in two bedrooms (one double, one twin),
and Les Hirondelles sleeps
5 persons in three bedrooms (a double
bedroom, a twin and a single bedroom). ... more
details |
- Contact: Anne & Gareth Nuttall
- Tel: +44 (0)1252 695599 (UK)
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La Bertheliere
L'Huître
25 Rue de L'Eglise
50430
St Germain sur Ay
Normandy
(30)
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La Bertheliére was originally small french
house complete with barn & stable, dating back to 1823, now
a family home and two spacious holiday gites. Located in the
village of St Germain sur Ay, 1 hour's drive from Cherbourg.
L'Huître sleeps
4 in two bedrooms (one double, one twin),
and Les Hirondelles sleeps 5 persons in three bedrooms (a double
bedroom, a twin and a single bedroom). ... more
details |
- Contact: Anne & Gareth Nuttall
- Tel: +44 (0)1252 695599 (UK)
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Sleeps 4. Located approx. 2 km. outside of Carentan. This property
is simply but comfortably furnished. Terrace with garden furniture
and a barbeque. From your terrace you'll have a beautiful view
of the open expanse of garden.
