The house is also just outside the town of Carentan which has many restaurants, cafés and shops as well as large supermarkets, tourist information office, marina and outdoor swimming pool (open July/Aug).  There is a train station if you want to travel further a field for a day out in Paris for example. All of the D-Day landing beaches are very close by as well as many famous battlefield sites, museums, the town of St Mere Église (first town liberated from the Germans) and the American Cemetery amongst many other historic sites and landmarks.

The house sleeps 5 comfortably.

The master bedroom has a King-size bed and a single bed whilst the second room has bunk beds. There is a double sofa bed downstairs. A travel cot is supplied if required, it is located underneath the master bed.

In the driveway there is ample parking for several vehicles and a patio area for dining. We provide a barbeque and patio furniture. The local area is fairly flat and excellent for cycling.

The house has been restored in keeping with its French style and character, retaining many of its original features. The kitchen is fully equipped with a cooker, electric hob and microwave.  There is a TV with a DVD player, which can also be used for playing CD's.

Wash facilities consist of a shower room and W.C situated on the ground floor.

The house itself was once part of two farm labourers cottages and would originally have been thatched.During ww2 the whole area was subjected to very fierce hedgerow fighting.The house and village were shelled by the americans trying to open the Carentan Periers road.It was defended by the 6th regt of paratroops and 17th SS .

The americans had to capture St Georges de Bohon and then the next village Sainteny before they could capture the road,which was achieved in mid july .A long time after D Day.All the inhabitants were ordered to leave these houses.A lot of the houses and the church were gone when they returned.

During the restoration many relics of the time have turned up and some are displayed in the house.The country side in this area has changed very little and is very beautiful and quiet and typically Norman.There are many market towns within an easy short drive and plenty to see and do and the people are the most polite and helpful you could ever meet.

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