Now we have found a pitch in Veulettes-sur-Mer on the Normandy coast. The cliffs are dramatic and the wind is so strong that the motorhome door flies open when you open it. The sea is spraying fradga and a lone kite surfer is enjoying himself at high speed on the waves.
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The motorhome rocks a little in the wind and it feels ... almost like on a boat. We're going to have a quiet evening now, try to unwind a bit. We've gone for a walk along the sea and it's really beautiful here, but we're freezing. It was really cold in the wind, even though we put on most of our clothes. everything we had. Now it will be nice to just take it easy and warm up in the motorhome!
Motorhome parking in Veulettes-sur-Mer
Just down by the sea in Veulettes-sur-Mer is a caravan park. It's free to park here, as is often the case with caravan parks in France. If you need electricity or water, you can pay with tokens from a vending machine, which you can buy at the tourist office.
Now when we arrived here, in early December, the site was relatively empty. It was also quite windy, as there is no shelter from the sea. Still, we thought this is a nice and practical site, and the view of the sea is fantastic.
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Åsa says:
Are you already in France? It looks lovely even though it's off-season! / Åsa
02 December 2014 - 17:37
BP says:
What a hurry you have made! Are you going to cover all European countries during the year perhaps;-)
02 December 2014 - 17:53
Deciree says:
Here it goes fast:-) Have a nice trip now.
02 December 2014 - 17:48
admin says:
Asa, it's beautiful here! But not excessively hot...
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Deciree, yes here we put some speed... Thank you!
BP, haha, we probably didn't intend to keep this pace all the time...
😉
02 December 2014 - 18:56
Camilla says:
It looks really beautiful, love the top picture!
02 December 2014 - 20:50
Belfina says:
It was in Veulettes-sur-Mer that we picked up a chalk ball from the beach and wrote with it on a board on the wall facing the sea. We wrote our names and the date 19/9-11. Soon the rain and wind had erased our writing. Nice even then to crawl into the motorhome. Otherwise you could visit the village Casino at that time of the year!!! Honfleur next?
02 December 2014 - 21:23
Ditte says:
Then you are on historical ground because there is so much to see and experience in Normandy. We were there a few years ago, in summer, and then the weather was inviting and we made our way in the "D-Day" spirit. Recommend a visit to Pegasus Bridge and one of the cemeteries with all their white crosses in dense rows.
Hope you can get at least a little warmer...
02 December 2014 - 21:42
Ulla & Torgny says:
Wow, you're already in France.... Here in Spain we still have good weather.
Don't drive so fast!
02 December 2014 - 21:09
Matts Torebring says:
You'll be out for a whole year, and go hiking like we do in the summer. Do not miss the fish restaurants, Ohama Beach, all the mussels, the cemetery with all the crosses, the castles and much, much more. Hugs and good luck
02 December 2014 - 22:13
ActiveDays says:
But OH! It looks absolutely wonderful!
02 December 2014 - 22:49
Role o Carina says:
Great, take it easy and enjoy your long journey!
Have a wonderful time
02 December 2014 - 23:38
Stina says:
Great pictures.
02 December 2014 - 22:42
Marie says:
How beautiful it looks to be there, are you having a good time?
03 December 2014 - 0:01
Mr Lars Permelin says:
It's great to lie in your motorhome and listen to the sound of the waves. It doesn't sound too bad to unwind and enjoy the moment.
03 December 2014 - 0:16
Mr Steve says:
"It feels ..... almost like being on a boat". See there.... almost home in Normandy.
03 December 2014 - 8:59
Anki says:
But wow, things are moving fast... already in France...
Stay safe on your journey!
03 December 2014 - 9:02
marina says:
If you continue at this pace, you will probably do more than Europe in a year 😉 Cool with an empty Normandy.
03 December 2014 - 10:07
admin says:
Camilla, it is very nice here!
Ulla and Torgny, we'll slow down soon!
Belfina, the casino we saw! Don't know where we're going now...
Ditte, thank you so much for all the tips!
Stina, thank you! Will check in when I have wifi (limited time right now...)
Rolle and Carina, we will try to take it a bit easier now!
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Marie, great! Just a little problem with the fridge... Will try to fix it today!
Lars, we are trying to unwind, but it will probably take a while...
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Steve, yes it was rocking a lot last night... like at home!
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Marina, we'll try to slow down a bit now...
03 December 2014 - 10:45
Stina's Bucket says:
Wonderful pictures as usual!
Hugs
07 December 2014 - 10:47