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Quickly see the highlights of Bayeux—a town filled with French history that miraculously survived World War II intact—with this private walking-tour introduction. Meet your guide at the medieval tapestry museum and explore the town’s architectural heritage, visiting half-timber houses, town mansions, the Bayeux Cathedral, the town center along the Aure river, and other historic sights.

Discover the unique architecture and panoramic views of Mont Saint Michel on this private tour. Travel across the bay to reach the island city, and marvel at its historic abbey and intricate fortifications. Learn about hidden secrets, find passageways and back streets full of the island's unique atmosphere, and hear stories about its people and life here.

Step back in time to June 1944 with a private day trip to Normandy’s D-Day beaches from Bayeux. With an informative local guide, hear insider tales of the World War II Allies’ landings and visit the key locations of Sword Beach, Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc. See the Longues sur Mer German bunkers, visit Sainte-Mere-Eglise and the Airborne Museum, and enjoy lunch overlooking Arromanches beach, the site of Mulberry Harbour. As this is a private tour, your itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to suit your preferences.

Journey back in time by exploring the Normandy coast in an authentic WW2 Willys Jeep. This unique tour will take you to sites you may never have heard of, that had great strategic importance during the Second World War. Visit the Arromanches Mulberry Harbor, a deepwater port instrumental in the Allied victory, a German battery which is the best preserved site on the Atlantic wall, and a war cemetery at Ryes Bazenville.

History enthusiasts will enjoy the chance to see the D-Day landing beaches associated with US forces. This handy half-day tour is just for you and your party so you can enjoy an intimate, personalized experience. See Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and more, learning about the history and each place's significance from your guide.

Tick off the best bits of Normandy in one day on this private tour from Bayeux. Enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide as you marvel at the famous Bayeux tapestry, then follow in the footsteps of Joan of Arc and Rollo in historic Rouen. After lunch (own expense), continue to Caen, where highlights include the Abbaye aux Hommes and William the Conqueror’s Castle, then take a tour of the magnificent Château de Falaise.

Delve into Normandy's superb historical and culinary heritage on a private tour from Bayeux. Begin with a visit to Bayeux Cathedral and the iconic Bayeux Taperstry illustrating the story of William the Conqueror. Next continue onto Honfleur, a waterfront town that's filled with timber-framed houses and France's largest wooden church. It's colorful scenery was a favorite among Impressionist painters like Monet. Finally, save your appetite for Pays d' Auge, where you'll sample regional food and drink specialities like Cavados brandy and Camembert cheese.