The Grand Hotel and Casino in Cabourg welcomes visitors, but
right next to the Grand Hotel are some grand homes for part time residents,
most of which stood empty and shuttered awaiting their residents in July and August.
Some of the shuttered homes face the beach
which is as empty as the homes in June.
The center of town had a nice marché with clothes and trinkets for sale at very discounted prices, like 5 Euros ($6) for leather coin purses.
If you didn't want to shop, there were other amusements.
A little further south is Omaha Beach, with a memorial, a souvenir shop, and a theatre showing a commemorative film. Even if you just want to stop to take a look, you will have to pay for parking which will cost 6 Euros for the day or any portion thereof, even 5 minutes!
There was a convention of old Triumphs and motorcycles from the UK in the parking lot.
The memorial stands overlooking all the beaches with bunkers still visible in the ocean.
Inland from the beach is the town of Bayeux.
The famous Cathedral can be seen from afar like a beacon enticing everyone to come closer. Driving into town there are wonderful buildings which have stood in place for centuries.
The town square in front of the Cathedral is a gathering place, with cafés, shops, and a wedding!
Entering through the back of the Cathedral near the City Hall or Mairie gives visitors a glimpse of the majestic building from a rare angle. This Cathedral is as or more spectacular than Notre Dame in Paris, I stood in awe at the craftsmanship and beauty of it!
Every angle is magnificent.
The tree in the courtyard is a reminder that no matter how people may build monuments, nature will always persevere.
Au revoir Bayeux :)
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