Ferries to Caen, Cherbourg 'an option for weekend breaks'

Caen and Cherbourg ferry services can be a useful option for people planning to take weekend breaks in Normandy, according to a spokeswoman for the official French tourism body.

Sarah Whitam, Normandy press representative at Atout France, pointed out that travellers can visit the region to learn about its local history, from the time of William the Conqueror to the D-Day landings during World War II.

Brittany Ferries offers a Caen ferry service from Portsmouth, while Cherbourg is also served from Portsmouth by Condor Ferries and from Rosslare in Ireland by Irish Ferries and Celtic Link.

For people who have never been to Normandy before, Ms Whitam recommended a visit to Mont Saint-Michel, which is located on the region's border with Brittany.

"It's France's most visited tourist attraction outside of Paris. It really is spectacular," she said.

"It's twinned with St Michael's Mount in Cornwall and it's an island in its own right. When the tide is up it's completely surrounded by water, when the tide is down you can get across to visit it."

Other travel options for people heading to northern France include LD Lines' ferries to Le Havre from Portsmouth and the Dover to Calais ferry route, which is served by P&O Ferries and Seafrance.

Posted by Mark Robinson

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