Normandy D-day sites Tour
Full day exploring key sites relating to the D-Day Landings (mixed sector)
- WITH
- François | about the guide
If you are fascinated by history and would like to find out more about World War II, this is an ideal tour for you. Accompanied a knowledgeable guide, you’ll travel back in time to relive the Normandy Landings, a strategic victory that helped bring World War II to an end. Visit La Cambe, the military cemetery that is the resting place for more than 21,000 German soldiers; imagine the American rangers scaling the cliffs to capture the Pointe du Hoc promontory; and discover Omaha Beach the infamous beach nick-named “The Bloody Omaha” one of the five sectors for the allied invasion. After a delicious fresh seafood lunch at the fishing village of Port en Bessin, you’ll also visit the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur- mer; and Arromanches les Bains, which is home to the remains of Mulberry Harbor, an artificial port build by the allies to enable the disembarkation of more than 9,000 tons of material each day. Arromanches & sightseeing of Gold beach – only if time allows)
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Paris - Normandy - Champagne - Loire Valley
France -
12 hrs
DURATION -
7
MAX. No. ON TOUR
TOUR DETAILS
- keywords :
- Normandy Landings, Omaha Beach, Port en Bessin, Pointe du Hoc, Arromanches les Bains, Mulberry Harbor, World War II
- transport :
- Air conditioned 8-seater van
- ACTIVITY LEVEL :
- ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
- no
- Kid friendly :
- Children are welcome and children’s car seats available on request
- LANGUAGES:
- Anglais/English (Bilingual), Français/French (native)
- MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
- 7
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- Services of a private guide-driver for approx. 13 hours - Private transport from/to Paris
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch - Personal shopping
ITINERARY
On this private tour, you’ll travel back in time to find out more the Normandy Landings including: La Cambe (German military cemetery); Pointe du Hoc (cliffs scaled by rangers); Omaha Beach (opening scene of Saving Private Ryan); lunch in the picturesque fishing village of Port en Bessin; panorama of Omaha Beach; American cemetery and visitor center; and if time allows, Arromanches les Bains (remains of Mulberry Harbor); and Gold Beach (British sector).
WHERE AND WHEN?
- MEET-UP LOCATION:
- Your hotel in Paris
- END OF TOUR LOCATION:
- Your hotel in Paris
about
your guide
François
Paris
- languages :
- Anglais/English, Français/French
I’m from the northern French town of Douai, but I moved to Paris to finish my art history degree. I worked at the Musée National de la Renaissance and then for antique dealer Jacqueline Boccador before organizing contemporary art exhibitions with art dealer Marc Higonnet. I’ve been a qualified guide since 2011 and enjoy being able to mix my love of the humanities and good food. When I was young, my mother took me to the Musée de la Chartreuse de Douai for an archeology lecture, which I found incredibly beautiful (even if I didn’t understand everything)! Since then, I give lectures and guided tours in the hope of inspiring young – and not so young – people. Given my classical background, I’m particularly fond of the Louvre, the Jacquemart-André, Picasso et Middle Ages museums, as well as the châteaux of Chantilly, Fontainebleau and Chambord.
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