Vending Machines with Oysters to Go in Normandy

We had just made a short stop at the supermarket, when we saw this vending machine as we were pulling out of the parking lot. This was worth taking a second stop for a closer look.

Oysters to go

There are cubicles for every need. Only need a lemon and an oyster knife? Choose#40 at € 3.

Comfort food at your convenience. The French are good at that.

Normandy American Cemetery at Omaha Beach

The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is a World War II cemetery located in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France. It honors American troops, who died in Europe during World War II.

We heard many different languages spoken there.

Bayeux in Normandy

From our home base in Chettehou, we got to visit small villages, big cathedrals, empty beaches, and full restaurants.

Here we are in the city of Bayeux to pay a visit to the famous Bayeux Tapestry at the Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux.

Bayeux Cathedral

It is a beautiful town, and also quite touristy with many gift shops, cafés, and restaurants.

Next is my favorite part of the day – exploring dinner choices. Here I had green asparagus with salmon and mushrooms in a creamy sauce.

We had dinner at the Hotel Restaurant La Chaumiere in Chettehou. This is an excellent place to have dinner, I can highly recommend it. Calling ahead for reservations is also recommended (Tel: 02 33 54 14 94, siret/location code: 408 581 098 00022 APE 551A)

Hotel Restaurant La Chaumiere in Chettehou

Before we went to dinner, we also visited the Normandy American Cemetery, located on a bluff overlooking Omaha Beach. I will share some photos from there in my next post.

Utah Beach, Normandy – 75 Years Later

Remembrances, monuments, and honor to those who fought in the Allied invasion of German-occupied France in Normandy.

The Island of Tatihou near Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

The island of Tatihou is located just off the coast near Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, and you can reach it with a 10-minute boat ride at €10,50 p.p. There is a limit of 500 visitors per day.

The Island of Tatihou

I mostly enjoyed the botanical garden on the island. I also finally learned the name of this most unusual plant, L’Echium des Canaries, which also grows at our farmhouse vacation rental in Chettehou.

This plant is a giant, and wrapped in tiny blue flowers.

L’Echium des Canaries
L’Echium des Canaries

They grow mostly on the coast and on islands in the Atlantic. The flower stalks are also very melliferous.

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