Final days in Normandy

The journey to Falaise in Normandy was fairly smooth although a long slog, taking almost 7 hours. We stayed at the Camping du Chateau just outside the town. It was cheap at 13€ per night but still work in progress with unfinished wash room facilities and Porto loos.

The large Chateau overlooks the campsite making it a lovely location. By the time we arrived it was very hot and stayed that way for our 2 day stay.

The town’s claim to fame is that William the Conqueror was born at Falaise. The main square is named after him.

We walked into town for dinner enjoying the warm summer evening, on the way back it started to rumble with thunder and we just avoided being soaked when the storm came. It lasted most of the night.

Rain continued on Wednesday as we headed to our final campsite at St Vaast La Hogue which is on the Normandy coast handy for Cherbourg where we are sailing from on Friday.

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