TOUR NP1

LANDING BEACHES OF NORMANDY 
"Remember D-Day"

(1944-2004: 60th ANNIVERSARY)

 

Landing Beaches, Full day-Guided tour in English and French. The green and peaceful Normandy with its picturesque fishing harbors and its lovely resorts was also the stage of the operation Overlord. At dawn of June 6, 1944, one of history's most decisive battles, led by General Eisenhower, began with the Allied invasion of German-held Normandy.

THE TOUR : 
This day is dedicated to the memory of Normandy battle and the embarkment of the allies in 1944 (referred to as "Operation Overlord". It will be with strong feelings that you will visit some of the areas where the Allies fought to recover freedom. The circuit is of particular interest to World War II veterans, their families and to clients of all nationalities interested in this significant chapter in European history. 

ITINERARY : 
 Travel through Normandy to Caen by the Western motorway. Stop for a commented visit, film and lunch (drinks included) at the Memorial-Peace Museum of Caen.

The landing beaches: this part of the Norman coast, once defended by the Atlantic Wall, was heroically pierced by the Allies during the landing on June 6, 1944. Stop at Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach. Saint-Laurent- visit of about one hour to the American Cemetery, where 9,386 Americans rest, guarded by the Spirit of the American Youth, a 22 foot-high bronze figure.

Next stop is Arromanches, the landing beaches of Gold, Juno and Sword (where the Canadians, French and British landed).

Stop on the way back to Paris.

Return to Paris : 09:30 PM 

Lunch* at Caen Memorial Museum 
Kir aperitif (white wine with blackcurrant liqueur) 
Cold cured meats & terrines 
Selection of cold meats and composed salads 
Normandy style chicken dish 
Selection of cheese - Selection of dessert 
Unlimited wine served with the meal - coffee * Indicative menu

D-Day Landing beaches of Normandy - Omaha Beach

 


DEPARTURE TIMES: 07:00 AM
* Winter Season 

01 Nov to 31 Mar. : Wednesday and Sunday (except from Jan 01 to 22)
* Summer Season

01 Apr. to 31 Oct. : Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

 

* Extra departure: Dec 28

 

Reserve this tour

$296.00 per adult.

$141.00 per child between 3 and 11 years old.

Free for any child less than 3 years old.

 

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE : 
* Transport in luxury, air conditioned Coach. 
* Services of a licensed guide.
* Entrance ticket to the Caen Memorial Museum.
* Lunch at the Caen Memorial Museum.
* Visit to the Saint-Laurent cemetery.

INFOS : 
* Visit of particular significance for war veterans, their families and those interested in the period of World War II. 
* Opportunity of discovering the Normandy region within one day. 
* Lunch will enable clients to sample some of the local culinary specialties. 

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