New regulations for Normandy visitors.

[Tony B]

Trouble possibly brewing folks. There is a new press release from the Calvados, normandy area. the powers over there are clamping down on military vehicles re-enactment. I can't get the articale to paste but it can be viewed at http://goldbeach.org.uk/ :noyay:

[TooTallMike]

Our guys just spent a week driving around Normandy in 2 halftracks and a Jeep and didn't get a whiff of this. I wonder what legal binding it has or whether it's just something they'd like people to adhere to?

[Snapper]

 

Here you go....

 

 

 

 

Press Release

The idea of creating a frame of reference in which to organise the participation of

associations of collectors and re-enactors in the displays remembering the invasion and

the battle of Normandy has given rise to the writing of a “Normandie Mémoire” charter to

govern the conduct of such associations of collectors and re-enactors.

This charter has been written by the Prefecture of the region and by Normandie Mémoire

in consultation with recognised associations and the communities affected by this type of

display.

This document has as its objective primarily to make the associations and communities

aware of the requirements of such a display, which if not organised, managed and

regulated risks degenerating into behaviour considered disrespectful to the memory of

those who fought, contrary to their values and in complete contradiction to the message of

gratitude that France wishes to send to the Allied veterans.

The charter will take effect from this year for the 64th anniversary commemorations, the

idea being to have it completely operational in time for the 65th anniversary

commemorations in 2009.

Practical Guidance

Re-enactment associations and individual re-enactors must make themselves known to

the town hall of each town or village in which they intend to display, and must provide the

town hall with a signed copy of the charter which will have the effect of committing the

association or individual re-enactor to abide by all of the rules contained therein. The town

hall will then inform the necessary authorities of the display.

At the time of their declaration the re-enactment group or individual re-enactors must have

obtained the explicit permission of the owner(s) of the site(s) where the display will take

place and must define and agree with the town hall the details of such display(s), (in

particular the dates and times agreed and any public areas to be used) in the form of a

written document. This document must be made available to the Police Authority if

requested.

Insofar as battle re-enactments are concerned, these must be authorised by the Prefecture

in advance and in any event must not be held near monuments to war dead (cenotaphs)

other memorials or military cemeteries.

The wearing of uniforms while carrying weapons outside of pre-agreed displays will not be

permitted.

Signed and dated 27th May 2008 by

 

 

M. BART, Préfet de Calvados, and

 

and Admiral BRAC de la PERRIERE, Président of the

 

 

Normandy Mémoire association.

[Tony B]

The rest of it, fourteen pages! Is being translated. As soon as I get it I'll pass it on.

[Papav66]

for those interested in going you can register for a copy of this charter here

 

http://www.milweb.net/features/normandy09.php

[Tony B]

Are they doing an English version? Last I heard it was only to be published in French. The attitude seems to be make it as difficult as possible. Everyone has to have a letter from the organiser of any event, which must be carried at all times. Uniform may only be wron on the specified site, and fines of up to 15,000 Euros!