There is a forum called SlowTravelTalk that is very active with Europe. Far and away Italy is the most active board like SXM is on TTOL, but France comes in second.

Any real nuggets you find or trip reports don't forget to report back on TTOL World Wide Travel. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />

Also if you are looking for a BB in Normandie check out Le Manoir de la Riviere. It is on a farm very close to Normandy Invasion Beaches. Walking distance to Utah - I think. I have not stayed there, but it is run by a close friend's sister. I have had her cooking and it makes me want to leave for France in the morning. Both she and her sister here in the states are some kind of cooks.

And why do we go to France? Wine and Food of course!