The Fridays Tour de Normandie 2015

[StuAff]

Oh yes, I made a point of getting twin rooms at my three hotels. I snore though.

 

[StuAff]

I will make a special anti-recommendation for the Ibis Budget Petit Quevilly, just for the bike policy.

Thanks.

 

[StuartG]

To be fair, he did allow us to put our bikes in the bin store.

Yes, it encourages you to be on the road before the bin lorry arrives ... his Basil impersonation was very impressive.

I think my carer has taken an option on some Saint-Saens accommodation. The bistro is much preferable to Rouen.

 

[dellzeqq]

you have all (see list below) - with the exception of Stuart A got tickets for the ferry back

Adam B
Adrian C
Andrew Br
Charlie B
Chris B
Chris H
Claudine C
Frank P
Gordon P
Helen S
Jenny M
Julie G
Katharina S
Lee H
Louise M
Martin B
Mary L
Miranda S
Olaf S
Peter L
Rachel W
Rebecca O
Simon
Sonia W
Stephen W
Steve R
Stuart G
Susie F
Titus H
Uta W
Eddie C
Michael A
Rachel (friend of Titus)
Stuart A

the following have tickets from Portsmouth.

Adam B
Andrew Br
Charlie B
Claudine C
Frank P
Gordon P
Helen S
Katharina S
Lee H
Mary L
Miranda S
Olaf S
Rachel W
Rebecca O
Simon
Sonia W
Stephen W
Steve R
Stuart G
Susie F
Uta W
Michael A
Stuart A

There's no way that we're all going to get to stay at Saint-Saens, so I'm looking at Forges-les-Eaux, which comes recommended. Hence the need for a recce in the next few weeks.

 

[dellzeqq]

From Forges-Les-Eaux, the Avenue Vert is an easy, reasonably broad, smooth tarmac route, with gentle gradients, all the way to the outskirts of Dieppe.

I knew there'd be a snag.

It does mean an earlier start, although there are trains (ay 7.45 and 9.35) to Dieppe for those who don't want to rush.

 

[StuartG]

That was the Premierclasse I think on Avenue de Canada. The self cleaning bog/shower thingy is in the room not down the corridor. I stayed there again last year. Very convenient and sans expensive but not nearly as nice as Saint Saens. Maybe we could split in two?

The road out of Rouen is a bit sorta steep for me!

 

[frank9755]

Do we really have to wait until May?

It's a bit chilly this week!

 

[redfalo]

I knew there'd be a snag.

It does mean an earlier start, although there are trains (ay 7.45 and 9.35) to Dieppe for those who don't want to rush.

the real no-no is that it involves devil's work called CYCLINGPATH*

*a really good one though

 

[rvw]

Cherbourg and Bayeux booked, with an enquiry out for Honfleur.

 

[redfalo]

Brix and Honfleur booked, Bayeux pending.

 

[StuAff]

Ibis Centre Rive Gauche booked in Rouen. Went for the easy cancellation rather than lowest price option, so if Saint-Saens (or somewhere in that neck of the woods) is available I could switch. If I don't, it's very handy for the Gare Rive Droite (directions: cross river, keep straight on) so brings the opportunity to book earlier trains and get into Brussels a bit quicker.

 

[User482]

Anyone have a recommendation for Honfleur?

 

[srw]

Apparently we have a reservation for St Malo as well.

I've just realised (doh!) that that's nothing at all to do with this holiday but with the previous one. Feel free to call me a bit of a prannock...

 

[StuAff]

Anyone have a recommendation for Honfleur?

I'm in this one.. https://www.hotel-bb.com/en/hotels/honfleur.htm?arrivalDate=24/05/2015&departureDate=25/05/2015 Looks decent.

 

[User482]

I'm in this one.. https://www.hotel-bb.com/en/hotels/honfleur.htm?arrivalDate=24/05/2015&departureDate=25/05/2015 Looks decent.

Looks like it's full. Thanks though.