barfleur

Normandy Advent Calendar, Day 15. I'm sharing some of my favourite things about Normandy. Barfleur is one of five Normandy villages to be on the 'most beautiful villages in France' list. It is twinned with Lyme Regis in England. Posted by Chris at Normandy Gite Holidays #normandyadventcalendar #barfleur Check this out on Google+

Normandy lighthouse

Normandy lighthouse The Phare de Gatteville is a Normandy lighthouse at the tip of Barfleur and is the second tallest lighthouse in France. The strong currents and many shipwrecks prompted the building of this Normandy lighthouse. The original version of the lighthouse built in 1774 can be seen on the left and was topped with a […]

Stained glass window in Barfleur church

The small fishing village of Barfleur is described as one of Normandy's prettiest villages. This stained glass window commemorates the village being liberated on 21 June 1944. The style is very modern and shows Barfleur's harbour and skyline. Posted by Chris at www.normandygiteholidays.com #NormandyTownsAndVillages #barfleur #stainedglass #normandychurches Check this out on Google+