We’ve had lots of requests to post some photos from our ongoing trip to France together with a few observations of how we’re finding things during these Covid times.
We travelled with Irish Ferries and found the check-in process to be extremely easy and efficient . We were asked for our Passports and Digital Certs at check-in, (we had our Declarations printed off but we weren’t asked to provide these).
The ferry was quiet enough. Like at home, masks are mandatory in public areas – obviously they can be removed once seated at your table or when out on deck.
We arrived into Cherbourg Port this morning to a very misty welcome but the day has developed into one of glorious sunshine. It feels so good to be back on French soil for the first time in two years.
This trip we’ve decided to come without any campsites/Aires pre – booked. We have a rough idea of where we are going but will basically make decisions on a day- to day basis.
Our first stop was Sainte-Mère-Église, we’d originally thought of stopping here for an hour or two before moving on to some of the Normandy Beaches. However, we’ve enjoyed visiting the Airborne Museum (€8 per adult) and taking in this typically pretty French village, so have decided to stay the night.
Health passes are requested for entry to tourist sites , and bars/restaurants.
We’re in an Aire for Camping Cars which is a five minute walk to the Centre-Ville. See photo for rates.
Sampling the local cidre et bier.
