Whether you want to explore the historical towns of Normandy, contemplate the evocative relics of war at the Landing Beaches, or sip the finest Calvados in picturesque rusticity, Footprint Focus proves an invaluable guide. This compact yet concise book will steer you towards the most interesting sights that Normandy's coast has to offer, as well as ensuring you enjoy undiscovered corners too. Comprehensive listings of the best food, drink & accommodation will help you make the most of your trip. Essentials section with useful advice on getting to & around the Normandy Coast, Caen, the Landing Beaches & Mont St Michel Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep & play.

Includes:: information on tour operators & activities, from sampling Normandy cider to climbing the magnificent Mont St Michel. Detailed maps for the Normandy Coast & other key destinations. Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Normandy Coast (
Includes: Caen, the Landing Beaches & Mont St Michel) provides concise & comprehensive coverage of one of France's most historically fascinating regions. The content of the Footprint Focus Normandy Coast (
Includes: Caen, the Landing Beaches & Mont St Michel) guide has been extracted from Footprint's Normandy Full-Color Guide.



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MICHELIN zoom map Normandy Coast is the ideal travel companion to fully explore this French destination, thanks to its easy-to-use format & its scale of 1/150, 000. Covers Dieppe, Rouen, Caen, St-Lo The Zoom collection are characterized by the high precision of their detailed scale, specially adapted for very touristy areas or with a high density road network, including new developments & industrial areas. In addition to clarity, reliability & up-to-date information, all Michelin cartography features include a wealth of practical information: places & monuments of tourist interest, picturesque tours, areas for sports & leisure activities... Useful plans of cities & a practical index of localities. Also the maps contain places of interest & signposting of tracks for bicycles & greenways. ...

Commemorative map from the IGN for the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy on 6th June 1944, presenting in three large panels various grouping of the Allied Armies & the defending German forces, the changes in the front lines between 6th June & 18th August, & present day commemorative sites & monuments, plus additional bilingual notes. The main panel at 1:100, 000 shows the five beaches: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno & Sword together with the command structure & the disposition of the Allied Forces, from General Eisenhower to individual units including the supporting airborne divisions, & the defending German forces, plus indicates beach heads & the front line 24 hours later.A smaller panel at 1:500, 000 shows the whole of the Cotintin Peninsula indicating changes in the front line between D-Day & 18th August 1944. Another large panel at 1:250, 000 shows north-western Normandy, including Caen & Bayeux, indicating museums, war memorials, military cemeteries & other WWII related information including a suggested tour of the five beaches. Also provided is a map showing the disposition of the armies on both sides of the Channel prior to D-Day, General Eisenhower’s proclamation to the Allied Expeditionary Force, & notes on the Operation Overlord. Map legend & additional text include English.PLEASE NOTE: this title is also available as a wall map with the map legend which

Includes:: English but with the additional text, apart from General Eisenhower’s proclamation, in French only.

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IGN’s commemorative wall map published for the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy on 6th June 1944, size 121 x 100cm (47.5” x 39.5” approx) – encapsulated & waterproof, presenting in three large panels various grouping of the Allied Armies & the defending German forces, the changes in the front lines between 6th June & 18th August, & present day commemorative sites & monuments, plus additional notes. The main panel at 1:100, 000 shows the five beaches: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno & Sword together with the command structure & the disposition of the Allied Forces, from General Eisenhower to individual units including the supporting airborne divisions, & the defending German forces, plus indicates beach heads & the front line 24 hours later. A smaller panel at 1:500, 000 shows the whole of the Cotintin Peninsula indicating changes in the front line between D-Day & 18th August 1944. Another large panel at 1:250, 000 presents north-western Normandy, including Caen & Bayeux, indicating museums, war memorials, military cemeteries & other WWII related information including a suggested tour of the five beaches. Also provided is a map showing the disposition of the armies on both sides of the Channel prior to D-Day.PLEASE NOTE: in this wall map format, map legend

Includes:: English; additional text, apart from General Eisenhower’s proclamation, is in French only. In the corresponding folded format of this title notes on the Operation Overlord include English.LAMINATED & ENCAPSULATED WALL MAPS:- LAMINATED wall maps have a thin layer of plastic usually applied to the printed side only. They can be written on with suitable marker pens without any damage to the map but, unless laminated on both sides, they are not damp-proof.- ENCAPSULATED wall maps are sealed between two sheets of plastic. They are more rigid & heavier than laminated maps of the same size. They are damp-proof & do not crinkle in humid conditions. Encapsulation gives the map a shiny surface, similar to being displayed behind glass.- PLEASE NOTE: many publishers & retailers often use these two terms interchangeably. Our map titles & descriptions follow the definitions provided above.

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D-Day Landing Beaches in Normandy in a series of Major & Mrs Holt’s Battle Maps from T V Holt Associates covering the main battlefields of the two World Wars. Present day road network is overprinted with extensive information about the landings. On one side is a map showing the beaches attacked by forces under the British command: Gold June, Sword & area of airborne landings east of the Orne & the Pegasus Bridge. An inset extends the coverage further inland to present the Battle of the Falaise Gap. On the reverse are the landing sites of the American forces on the Utah & Omaha beaches, extending south to St-Lo with an additional inset for the Cherbourg area. The maps indicate the front lines planned for & actually achieved on the 6th June, locations of bunkers & blockhouses, memorials, museums, cemeteries, etc. All the information in cross-referenced to several indexes: a numerical & an alphabetical index of the sites, lists of memorials, museums & cemeteries with official organizations responsible for their upkeep, etc. ...

Normandy in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do both in & around town, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day. ...

Normandy in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do both in & around town, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day. ...

Normandy in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do both in & around town, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day. ...

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Normandy in the Key Guide series from AA Publishing; exploring a range of international destinations & recently been re-launched with full colour pages. Thorough & detailed in style, the guides are targeted at an older audience, exploring the principal sights, walks, activities, restaurants & accommodation of the destination. A detailed introductory section provides comprehensive information about the destination, including the economy, politics, heritage & language. There are also specific sections unique to each destination, covering society, the urban & rural, sports & leisure, art media & culture, history & science & technology. Each title is organised in the same way with destinations grouped by region or district & colour-coded to help readers navigate around the guide. An On the Move section provides details on transport, with important information on arriving, getting around (including distinctive local transport features such as metro & underground networks) & for visitors with a disability. Individual regional sections cover Sights, driving & walking opportunities, what to do, eating & accommodation. Local listings are accompanied by addresses, opening times, prices, directions & local transport options, though options for younger travellers & those with children are more limited. Extensive colour photography accompanies the text, with a range of pictures illustrations the main sites of the city, region or country. An extensive Practicalities chapter at the back of each guide carries essential information on weather, documents & customs, money, health, communication, tourist information, useful websites, finding help, opening times & entrance fees, media & books, films & maps. There is also basic information on entertainment & nightlife, sports & activities, film & music & festivals & events. ...