European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 19, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                N 0 pm a n d y a quiet Creek runs through the Middle of Vilt Dicu Les  to special towns not to be missed following is a listing of towns and places in Normandy not covered in More detail elsewhere in this Issue of a stripes Magazine Alen of a a key town in the Falaise Cap Battle. Also a Center for Norman lace since the 1 the Century. Samples Are available at the town s school of lace. A a a. Sights include stained Glass windows at the town s notre Dame Church and an Art gallery in Lenyon town halt Argenta a two Beautiful churches a  and St it certain a survived the heavy fighting that badly damaged the town during the Falaise Gap Battle Norman face made from 18th-Century patterns is still produced Here. A arques la Bataille a an important Garrison town in the 16th Century its Castle has one of the Best examples of Feudal defences in Normandy. A a a. A arro Manches a site of Mulberry a the British artificial port towed across the English Channel on a Day. Old warships sunk As a breaker and the Cement caissons that supported port Winston s jetties can be seen offshore at extreme Low tide. Other caissons which supported the port s a couple catch some rays at the Toiven Beach of Carteret a amps Dave Casey a amps Dave Casey Metal roadwork still litter the Beach. Auge Valley a Fertile area of Normandy known for production of Camembert Pont Leveque and Liva rot cheese. The Center of Normandy s cider and Calvados. Distilling. ,. A a a a a a a a ranches via key City in the Allied breakout Campaign after the invasion. The City a botanical gardens offer an exceptional View of  Bay. At place Daniel Huet is the paving Stone protected by chains where Henry ii made Public penance for the murder of Thomas Bechet archbishop of Canterbury. A Monument to Ceri. George s. Patton or. Is built on a Square of land owned by the United states and decorated with plants and Trees from America by a a. J bag Oles Del Orne a the largest spa in Western France based on the claimed rehabilitative Powers of a local Stream. Legend has it that a Farmer discovered the Brook after leaving his aging horse to die in the Forest. The horse drank from the Stream returned Home refreshed and the Farmer traced the Hoof Marks to the water. A. A a a a bal Leroy a known for its richly decorated Castle which includes ceiling frescoes and Fine paintings. A museum features an exhibit of Gas balloons. Lebec Hel Louin this tiny town is the Home of the Lebec he Ouin Abbey a cultural and historical Center since William the conqueror s time. Guided Tours show Art and documents from the Abbey s Rich history a walk through the ruins of the old Abbey Church and a climb to the top Oft. Nicholas Tower should be included on a visit. A a car museum on the Abbey grounds features several dozen Vintage cars dating from the 1920s on. Bernieres sur Mer a newspaper and radio reporters covering the a Day invasion landed on the Beach Here with the French Canadian chaudiere regt the town Church has an interesting Belfry a a 13th Century three level Structure. The stately resort has hotels and Manor houses set in shaded gardens with finely trimmed lawns. Annual horse races attract Many spectators. A a a a a. Pm c Carteret the Small Scenic resort town of bar Neville Carteret on the Cote tin Peninsula features an unusually in her r an?.h, Lighthouse. Both Are open to the Wal rl5uthe Earest port to Channel Island of Wappi a Quot ifs i a a leave the port several times a week usually daily in summer t tre Stoup of islands off the Normandy a Der nov Alth i ? Guernsey Sark Herm and n the a ,tjl0ush British property at the Start of world War Cerro Lafr the in wish a Quot did by the germans after 1940. Numerous bunkers and gun be stripes Magazine May j9, 1994