Normandy

[3catsandcounting]

Looking to go to Normandy in August (with a few days in Paris). Me, DH, DD17 and DS15. Any recommendations for accommodation in Normandy? After a stay in a mobile home in Italy last year, I was hoping for a change this year, but in a hotel we will need 3 rooms, independent gites are a bit dull for DCs; so what's the answer? Anyone got any ideas??

Nobody know Normandy?!

Have only been once - and we had three days in Bayeaux en route to our week in a villa further south.

Beautiful area, with lots to see. We saw a lot of the landing beaches, cemeteries, museums etc.

We stayed in the Campanile though - so prob not ideal for longer than a couple of days. Cheap though - we had two rooms - one for me an DH, one for the two teens DSs.

We took our 3 DS a couple of years ago, they loved it, very into WW2 history so we mostly went to d day museums and beaches. Can't help with a hotel but We stayed here - www.camping-cote-de-nacre.com/accueil-en.htm. It was a great site, clean with pool etc for boys and easy drive to the WW2 sites.

pierre et vacances ? We stayed at www.pierreetvacances.com/gb-en/fp_DML-E_self-catering-cabourg-port?hc=DML12&duree=7&dated=2015-09-19 which was close to the beach but tiny pool and in a more residential area than some of their other sites which have different facilities and more of a holiday atmosphere. There are quite a few dotted along the Normandy coastline. Book as large a unit as you can afford, , preferably bigger than recommended for your number. There are usually restaurants , pools, supermarkets etc onsite and in their holiday villages kids clubs and organised activities.

Thanks for the replies, everyone - some good advice! I've looked at various campsites (we did this last year in Lake Garda and it worked well) and yes, a larger unit than you think you need is essential. Its difficult having a boy & girl, as the days of sharing a room are long gone, and 3 rooms in a hotel is too many £££s! I would prefer a gite, but not much for teens to do, so, a campsite is probably the answer!