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Utah Beach - France

Utah Beach is a Historic Site, of the disembarking of the Americans. Utah Beach had a special place in the Overlord operation, if the landing did failed in the four other beaches, the commanding officers thought to bring back all the troops landed on the beaches of the Calvados department to the Utah Beach. The port pof Utah Beach was operational between 6th June and 1st November 1944, and during that period 836,000 men and 220,000 vehicles and 725,000 tons of equipment, supplies came through the harbour. The landing on Utah Beach was a total American achievement . A military and a technical success. Thanks to the simple installations and to the dynamism of the 1' Special Engineer Brigade, 40% of american troops landed on Utah. Address: Musee' Du Debarquement Utah Beach 50480 Sainte- Marie-Du- Mont Telephone: 02 33 71 53 35 www.utah-beach.com musee@utah-beach.com

Utah Beach - France

Utah Beach is a Historic Site, of the disembarking of the Americans. Utah Beach had a special place in the Overlord operation, if the landing did failed in the four other beaches, the commanding officers thought to bring back all the troops landed on the beaches of the Calvados department to the Utah Beach. The port pof Utah Beach was operational between 6th June and 1st November 1944, and during that period 836,000 men and 220,000 vehicles and 725,000 tons of equipment, supplies came through the harbour. The landing on Utah Beach was a total American achievement . A military and a technical success. Thanks to the simple installations and to the dynamism of the 1' Special Engineer Brigade, 40% of american troops landed on Utah. Address: Musee' Du Debarquement Utah Beach 50480 Sainte- Marie-Du- Mont Telephone: 02 33 71 53 35 www.utah-beach.com musee@utah-beach.com

Jules Verne - Amiens - France

Jules Verne married a woman from Amiens in 1857 and settled in Amiens definitively by 1871. He was then 43 years of age and wrote most of his works that made him famous. The house where he lived, renovated in 2005, holds many mementos of his life and his work. He took an active part in Amiens public life and in 1889 he inaugurated the circus that now bears his name. He is buried in the Madeleine Cemetery. Address: Jules Verne's House 2, rue Charles Dubois Telephone: +33 (0)3 22 45 45 75 www.amiens.com/julesverne

Jules Verne - Amiens - France

Jules Verne married a woman from Amiens in 1857 and settled in Amiens definitively by 1871. He was then 43 years of age and wrote most of his works that made him famous. The house where he lived, renovated in 2005, holds many mementos of his life and his work. He took an active part in Amiens public life and in 1889 he inaugurated the circus that now bears his name. He is buried in the Madeleine Cemetery. Address: Jules Verne's House 2, rue Charles Dubois Telephone: +33 (0)3 22 45 45 75 www.amiens.com/julesverne

Painting Kitchen Joke

My wife was leaving for a week's visit to her sister. Before she left, she handed me a litre of paint and a four-inch brush. "Darling," she said, "in case you feel like paint my kitchen?"

Wet Look Joke

One day, a man drove to the garage where I work. Showing a fault in his new car - water leaking through the windscreen and of course wetting the floor. Minutes after, - a keen skin-diver - also entered the garage , wearing his sub-aqua kit. "Heavens," my anxious customer cried, "is yours as bad as that?"

Healthy Fish Stew with Calvados, Parsley & Dill

This is a rustic stew combines all sorts of interesting flavoours and will please and intrigue anyone who tastes it. Many varities of fish can be used. Choose only the freshest and the best. Ingredients for 4: 1 kg assorted wite fish 15 ml chopped parsley 225 g small mushrooms 225 g can tomatoes 10 ml flour 15 g butter 2 cups cider 45 ml Calvados 1 large bunch fresh dill salt and pepper Preheat oven 180C/350F/Gas Mark4. Roughly chop the fish and place in casserole with the parsley, mushrooms, tomatoes ,salt and pepper. Work the flour into the butter. Heat the cider and stir in the flour and butter mixture a little at a time. Cook, stirring until it has thickened slightly. Add the cider mixture and the remaining ingredients to the fish, reserving a few dill fronds for for the garnish. Mix gently, cover and bake for 30 minutes. Serve garnished with dill fronds and parsley leaves.

Some tips on driving in FRANCE

The French police strictly enforce speeding restrictions and if you exceed speed limits you will face heavy on-the-spot fines, often payable only by the exact amount in cash. If you break French driving laws you can also have your UK driving licence confiscated by the French Police. This could lead to your vehicle being temporarily impounded if no alternative driver with a valid licence is available. A single continuous white line is equivalent to a double white line in the UK and means 'do not overtake' There are two speed limits for motorways and dual carriageways: the lower one should be obeyed in wet weather - and always by drivers who have held a licence for less than two years.

Some tips on driving in France

Some tips on driving in FRANCE

The French police strictly enforce speeding restrictions and if you exceed speed limits you will face heavy on-the-spot fines, often payable only by the exact amount in cash. If you break French driving laws you can also have your UK driving licence confiscated by the French Police. This could lead to your vehicle being temporarily impounded if no alternative driver with a valid licence is available. A single continuous white line is equivalent to a double white line in the UK and means 'do not overtake' There are two speed limits for motorways and dual carriageways: the lower one should be obeyed in wet weather - and always by drivers who have held a licence for less than two years.

Some tips on driving in France

Opalaventure - France

Sports for the young. Parcours Aventure de la Cote d'Opale Camiers Sainte - Cecile Entre Hardelot et Le Touquet Telephone: 06 81 64 23 42 In the heart of the Opal Coast, between Le Touquet and Hardelot , this Aventure in the trees, will satisfy people who are interested in nature and sports activities. Address: Opalaventure Chemin des bateaux 62 176 Camiers Sainte -Cecile opalaventure@gmail.com www.opalaventure.com

Opalaventure - France

Sports for the young. Parcours Aventure de la Cote d'Opale Camiers Sainte - Cecile Entre Hardelot et Le Touquet Telephone: 06 81 64 23 42 In the heart of the Opal Coast, between Le Touquet and Hardelot , this Aventure in the trees, will satisfy people who are interested in nature and sports activities. Address: Opalaventure Chemin des bateaux 62 176 Camiers Sainte -Cecile opalaventure@gmail.com www.opalaventure.com

Saint-Leu - Amiens - France

Saint- Leu THE LITTLE VENICE OF THE NORTH This is a picturesque quarter. Its small houses with colourful facades encourage leisurely strolls. Intimately linked to water, ancient Amiens is criss -crossed by a lot of canals. The coffee-houses, restaurants, and pubs provide welcoming outdoor terraces. Crafts shops, antique stores and second-hand dealers also draw many visitors. The former effervescence of its craft industries and mills have now been replaced by the university student activities. Boat tours along the canals of Saint- Leu Telephone: +33 (0)3 22 71 60 20

Saint-Leu - Amiens - France

Saint- Leu THE LITTLE VENICE OF THE NORTH This is a picturesque quarter. Its small houses with colourful facades encourage leisurely strolls. Intimately linked to water, ancient Amiens is criss -crossed by a lot of canals. The coffee-houses, restaurants, and pubs provide welcoming outdoor terraces. Crafts shops, antique stores and second-hand dealers also draw many visitors. The former effervescence of its craft industries and mills have now been replaced by the university student activities. Boat tours along the canals of Saint- Leu Telephone: +33 (0)3 22 71 60 20

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