Modeen14

Love all the information and detail!

Where did you start your hike of the Pink Granite Coast? We plan to spend some time there while we are in Dinan.

Also, we're staying in the 11th in Paris and so Le Chemise sounds great. Thanks for the tip.

chutney

Irishface:
We initially parked our car about a block away from rental place. we could not for the life of us figure out where to return the car. The girl finally had to walk outside with us and show us the entrance for returning the car.

indyhiker:
We used Europcar. I think my husband always uses them. They periodically have great deals. We were upgraded by the rental car place in Caen and I think my DH said we only paid about $16 a day!

Modeen14:
I cant remember wehre we started the walk, but will look back at my notes and the greenguide. I'll get back to you.

TDudette:
Yes, there was a lift. I think it was the 3rd or 4th floor. I think we paid about 200 EU a night. Not inexpensive but about what you pay for a small hotel room and the location was great. We're staying in an apartment off of rue Grenata in September. I was really torn between that or the upper 3rd/11th, but our place in September have a huge terrace. Hopefully the weather will be good.

chutney

Here is the link to our apartment in Port-en-Bessin:

http://www.lestroismoussaillons.fr

This is the link for our hotel in Treburden:

http://lankerellec.com/en/

Our hotel in Dinan:

http://www.hotelarvordinan.com/uk/ho...e-officiel.php

indyhiker

Thanks for the additional info. I'll make a note to ask some specifics about returning the car if and when we pick it up in Rennes.

Your hike sounds wonderful. I've made a note of that as well.

TDudette

Thanks for the info!

live42day

Have decided I am now staying in Port en bessin. Thank you

chutney

live42day:

Gald to hear it! Staying there, in our estimation, made us really get a great feel for the coastal area of Normandy and the D-Day experience. It is very close to Omaha beach and you just drive a little country road to get from one d-day site to another. There are several restaurants besides the ones we went to. We did enjoy Fleur de Sel ( went there twice) and Bistro d'a Cote. So nice to walk down the quay and be right there. Also, having an apartment allws for dinner in a few nights.
There are several other apartments for rent in he town. We picked this one due to availability and location. Are you staying in an apartment or hotel?

live42day

I would like a place with a kitchen but can't seem to find one. I think we may book the Hotel Ibis which is on the water and has good reviews and not too expensive. It looks like a wonderful area. Thanks for the restaurant recommendations.

chutney

live42day
Did you go to Homeaway? I think that is where I found our apartment.

live42day

yes I did go to Homeaway too. I ended up booking the IBIS BAYEUX Port en Bessin.

chutney

live42day,
I'm trying to remember if that is the hotel right on the quay. Hope you enjoy staying there.

sugarmaple

Bookmarking

mdinbc

Thank you for the great trip report. I am planning a trip next year around the same time, so will use some of your information.

italynovice

Bookmarking for trip to Normandy May 2016. Great report!