Normandy Landings “American” Tour
An action-packed day exploring the role of the American armed forces in the D-Day landings
- WITH
- François | about the guide
Interested in World War II history? This tour is the ideal way to find out more about the role of the American armed forces in the D-Day Landings and, in particular, the paratrooper sectors of 82nd & the famous 101st Airborne (aka Band of Brothers). During this full-day tour, you’ll discover key sites linked to the Normandy Landings including Brécourt Manor (famous parachute assault), Saint Marie du Mont (first village to be liberated) and, Omaha Beach (code name for one of the five beaches used for the landings), Pointe du Hoc (climbed and captured by American rangers) and the US Cemetery at Coleville with its visitor center. You’ll discover numerous memorials and historic sites dedicated to the strategic operation that ultimately led to the end of World War II. Are you ready to travel back to the action of 1944?
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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, Pointe du Hoc, Arromanches les Bains, World War II, Normandy American Cemetery, Utah Beach
- transport :
- Air conditioned 8-seater van
- ACTIVITY LEVEL :
- Light
- 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 - Optional: entrance fees for the Airborne Museum - Personal shopping
ITINERARY
Your full-day private day tour, focusing on the paratrooper sectors of 82nd & the famous 101st Airborne (Band of Brothers), begins at the town of Sainte Mere Eglise, home to the Airborne Museum. Alternatively, you could choose to visit La Cambe (German cemetery) or Arromanches les Bains (remains of Mulberry Harbor).You will then explore the German coastal fortifications near Utah Beach, followed by a stroll along the beach. The visit also includes opportunities to admire various memorials and a short stop at Brécourt Manor (parachute assault) and Saint Marie du Mont (first French village liberated). You’ll also visit Pointe du Hoc (cliffs scaled by rangers), the east side of Omaha Beach (opening scene of Saving Private Ryan) and Normandy American Cemetery and visitor center. Your full-day private day tour, focusing on the paratrooper sectors of 82 nd & the famous 101 st Airborne (Band of Brothers). Admire various memorials and a short stop at Brécourt Manor (parachute assault) and Saint Marie du Mont (first French village liberated). You will then sightsee the German coastal fortifications at Utah Beach, followed by a stroll along the beach. The nearby Utah Beach center offers a good outdoor collection of Higgins landing craft, Sherman tank, anti-air gun and other to have a look at. You’ll also visit Pointe du Hoc (cliffs scaled by rangers), the infamous Omaha Beach (opening scene of Saving Private Ryan) and Normandy American Cemetery at Coleville with its visitor center.
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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