This emotional tour will bring the Normandy
Campaign to life. You will visit the key
sites where the Allied landing began on 6
June 1944 with the aim of bringing an end to
the German occupation.
On 6 June 1944, known as D-Day, the Allies
opened a new front against the troops of the
Third Reich. It was the greatest military
operation in history that would lead to the
end of the Second World War. More than
150,000 soldiers from America, Britain,
Canada, and many other nations landed by sea
and air on a number of beaches along the
Normandy coastline and at the Pointe du
Hoc.
Set off for a full day excursion to Normandy
from Paris with an official guide. Set off
from your Paris accommodation at 6:30 am for
our central Paris agency. Relax during the
journey by luxury air-conditioned coach
before arriving at the Caen Memorial Museum
at around 10:15 am.
The Caen Memorial Museum retraces the
various stages of the conflict that took
place during the Second World War. Your
guided tour will give you the chance to see
everyday objects from life during
occupation, maps, and models of military
vehicles, as well as film screenings that
recreate the emotions of D-Day and the
Battle for Normandy.
The visit continues with an included lunch
at the restaurant in the Caen Memorial
Museum.
Menu*
Starter Buffet:
Légumes crus de saison et leur
vinaigrette(tomates, concombres, carottes)
Salades composées
Charcuterie
***
Table served hot dish
Fondant de poulet farci aux cèpes
Galette de pommes de terre / Julienne de
légumes
***
Chesse and Dessert Buffet:
Fromages normands (Pont l’Evêque et
Camembert)
Tarte normande
Salade de fruits
Tarte au chocolat
Teurgoule
**
Pain de campagne (farmhouse bread)
***
Drinks:
Bordeaux wine (1 bottle for 4)
Eau de source
Coffee
* Example of menu, subject to modification
without any notice
* The menu is not available in english
In the afternoon, your tour will continue to
several of the iconic landmarks that played
a part in the landings.
Your first stop will be at the Pointe du
Hoc, overlooking the hundred-foot-high
cliffs. Stormed by the American Rangers on
D-Day, it was one of the key German
fortified sites along the Normandy coast and
was equipped, at that time, with a number of
heavy artillery posts.
You will then visit the famous American
Cemetery at Saint Laurent, located just
above Omaha Beach. This 170-acre site is
home to 9,387 perfectly aligned white marble
headstones, a memorial, chapel, and the
Garden of the Missing. It pays tribute to
all the American soldiers who died during
the Second World War. A small trail leads
down the hill to Omaha Beach, giving you the
opportunity to walk across the sand. You
will have one hour to spend here.
Following this visit, you will stop at
Arromanches, a historic town known for its
artificial port, which was built as part of
the Normandy landings. The harbour saw the
unloading of almost 10,000 tons of
equipment. You can still make out the
floating reinforced concrete "Phoenix"
constructions in the water.
Finally, you will make a short photo-stop
near Juno Beach and its cemetery, one of the
key D-Day landing beaches for Canadian
troops.
Return to your Paris accommodation is
scheduled for around 9:30 pm.
The price includes:
* Minibus transfers from your accommodation
* Transport to and from Paris by luxury
air-conditioned coach
* Services of an expert guide from our team
* Admission to the Caen Memorial Museum with
guided tour
* Lunch with drinks at the Caen Memorial
Museum
* Visit to the American Cemetery in Saint
Laurent
