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Start your visit to Caen with this 2-hour walk led by a Local. You’ll discover its highlights, hidden gems, and get practical tips. This is the best introduction to Caen. Get to see places like Chateau de Caen and St Peter’s Church, along with hidden corners of Caen only known to locals that reveal the city’s everyday charm. You'll also receive local insights on where to eat, drink, and how to get around, helping you explore with confidence and make the most of your time. • Get the best intro to Caen through its highlights and hidden gems • Learn about local products and connect with Caen's traditions • Get local tips on where to eat, drink, and how to move around the city • Make the most of your time with this 2-hour walking experience • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, up to 8 travellers

Get introduced to Caen in the most authentic way: through its highlights, history, local flavors, and with a trusted local guide by your side. Along the way, you will explore iconic landmarks such as the Château de Caen and the Abbaye aux Dames (Sainte-Trinité), as well as local favorites and hidden corners loved by locals. Engaging anecdotes and personal insights from your local guide will connect Caen's history, culture, and tradition, bringing the city to life in an authentic and memorable way. To complete the experience, enjoy a tasting of a local specialty. Whether sweet, savory, or regional, you will taste a real part of Caen's everyday culture and traditions. By the end of the tour, you will have a great introduction to Caen, its local culture, and how to explore it on your own. You will walk away with personal recommendations and local tips on where to eat and what to see next, helping you make the most of your time in the city.

Treat yourself to an incredible day in Normandy touring the small towns of Honfleur and Etretat. You will be amazed at the sight of the traditional Norman architecture and the beauty of Honfleur that inspired the impressionists painters such as Boudin and Monet. Then you will remain forever stunned by the beauty of the cliffs of Etretat. Join your local tour guide for a private tour and don't miss this opportunity to create memories for a lifetime.

This millennium tour will allow you to discover (or rediscover) the history of the city of 100 bell towers over a long time, without focusing solely on a particular period.I plan the visit over a full day, to respect everyone’s rhythm and fully enjoy the discovery. History is at every corner, it is up to us to recognize it together!

Embark on a captivating 1.5-hour journey with a delightful Caen Private Walking Tour. Uncover the captivating history of this enchanting French city that withstood the devastation of war and discover the remarkable stories behind its restored landmarks. Marvel at the majestic St Peter's Church, see the grandeur of the 11th-century medieval castle, and delve into the extraordinary tales narrated by your guide. Join for an unforgettable experience that will transport you back in time.

Led by Rodolphe Rutman—a French documentary filmmaker and WWII historian—this British Sector D-Day Discovery Tour offers a powerful, in-depth experience you won't find anywhere else. Rodolphe has written and directed historical documentaries broadcast on France 2, ARTE, and ZDF, including "Big Red Omaha" and "Destins Croisés", both focused on the Normandy landings. His storytelling expertise brings each site to life with rich detail and personal accounts. What truly sets this tour apart is its focus on the British airborne missions that unfolded in the first hours of D-Day. You'll visit Pegasus Bridge, Café Gondrée, the Merville Battery, and the British Normandy Memorial. Our small group sizes ensure a more personal and immersive journey. This is more than a battlefield tour—it's a moving, expert-led narrative honoring courage, sacrifice, and the British role in the liberation of Normandy. Book now and step into history with a guide who brings the past vividly to life.

Marked by engraved headstones, battle-scarred landscapes and the memories of the fast-disappearing 'Greatest Generation', we will pay tribute to those young men that gave their lives for our freedom. We need to ensure that their story is passed on from present to future generations !!! We will cover different topics : the preparation of Overlord operation, the assault of the first Allied waves, the construction of the artificial ports, the set up of the decoy plan called Fortitude under the control of General Patton, the daily life under the German occupation and the relationships between the liberators and the French civilians, the involvement of the French resistance, the construction of the Atlantic wall, the German positions, the war effort, the role of the women, the war correspondants, minorities like code talkers, postal and balloon barage battalions … All historical facts are documented with detailed military maps, archives and pictures from the Allied and German armies.

A unique experience of the Normandy gastronomy in the most picturesque region of Pays d'Auge, with a local tour guide and driver. A one of a kind tour for your taste buds and for your eyes, while learning about culture and traditions. Enjoy a gastronome picnic right by the cathedral of Lisieux. The best food tour in the prettiest part of Normandy, not to be missed!

Step aboard a Range Rover Classic and set off for a private full day tour to discover Normandy history and terroir. Throughout the day, you'll be guided by local Insider who knows the land, the stories, and the people behind them. You'll discover the most emblematic D-Day sites as well as lesser-known places and favourite local spots — the kind you won’t find in guidebooks. Because Normandy is also a lot about food and terroir, expect several food tasting stops at intimate local producers along the way. For lunch, we'll opt for a bistronomic meal or a chic picnic depending on the weather conditions. As this experience is just for you and your crew, the time is taken to understand your interests and expectations which shapes the day around what matters most to you.

Treat yourself to an incredible day in Normandy touring in the footsteps of its most famous Duke : William the Conqueror. You will see where he was born, and understand how his life was punctuated by battles. Explore his castle and see his grave as well as his wife's grave Mathilda. Join your local tour guide for a private tour and don't miss this opportunity to create memories for a lifetime. The Bayeux Tapestry will complete this tour and bring everything to life. This unique testimony of the 11th century is an incomparable document of William's biggest accomplishment. CLOSED UNTIL SPRING 2027. You will have options presented by your guide. All tours are conducted with high standards and work ethics.

This is the bucket list D-Day shore excursion from Cabourg — a fully private tour covering the complete American story of June 6, 1944, including Sainte-Mère-Église, where Band of Brothers paratroopers landed before dawn on D-Day. At Pointe du Hoc, as seen in Saving Private Ryan, you walk among the original craters and bunkers where U.S. Army Rangers scaled the cliffs under fire. At Omaha Beach, your guide narrates every sector of the landing. At the Normandy American Cemetery, 9,387 white marble crosses face the English Channel — one of the most moving sights in all of France. This tour is fully customizable. Tell us your interests and we build the day around your group.

A D-Day tour for 5-8 people. Visit the Normandy landing beaches with our WWII expert. Rodolphe Rutman, who will bring to life the events of the battle of Normandy, using his knowledge of the subject acquired over more than 30 years of private research. He has been connected to the events of June 6 1944, since he was involved in the 50th anniversary of D-Day in 1994 when he assisted a group of 41 American veteran paratroopers who came to perform a commemorative jump near Sainte-mère-église. Afterwards, Rodolphe became a filmmaker specialising in history. He has directed 4 TV documentary films about D-Day which were broadcast internationally, including interviews with more than 200 people who witnessed the events of summer 1944, including 13 American veterans who landed on Omaha Beach. Today, he lives in Normandy and likes to share his passion for this subject by leading visits to memorial sites. So be ready for an immersive and unforgettable exploration of the 1944 Battle of Normandy.

Led by Rodolphe Rutman - a French documentary filmmaker and WWII historian - this 2-day tour « D-Day Discovery Tour » offers a powerful, in-depth experience you won't find anywhere else. Rodolphe has written and directed historical documentaries broadcast on France 2, France 5, ARTE, Odyssee, ZDF and ARD in Germany, including "Big Red Omaha","Destins Croisés", "Notre père ce héros", "Les sanglots longs...", ...all documentary films focused on the Normandy landings. His storytelling expertise brings each site to life with rich detail and personal accounts.This is more than a battlefield tour—it's a moving, expert-led narrative, honoring the courage and sacrifices of the allied men and women (military and resistance fighters), and revealing their individual and collective roles in the liberation of Normandy. Book now and step into history with a guide who brings the past vividly to life.

Led by Rodolphe Rutman - a French documentary filmmaker and WWII historian - this 2-day tour « D-Day Discovery Tour » offers a powerful, in-depth experience you won't find anywhere else. Rodolphe has written and directed historical documentaries broadcast on France 2, France 5, ARTE, Odyssee, ZDF and ARD in Germany, including "Big Red Omaha","Destins Croisés", "Notre père ce héros", "Les sanglots longs...", ...all documentary films focused on the Normandy landings. His storytelling expertise brings each site to life with rich detail and personal accounts.This is more than a battlefield tour—it's a moving, expert-led narrative, honoring the courage and sacrifices of the allied men and women (military and resistance fighters), and revealing their individual and collective roles in the liberation of Normandy. Book now and step into history with a guide who brings the past vividly to life.

When you're in Caen, don't miss the chance to visit Omaha Beach, one of Normandy's D-Day landing shores. Making it easy for you to visit the site in just an afternoon, this private experience includes transport for your own group of up to six people, and a driver to organize the map work and the itinerary. You'll get historical commentary about the World War II events, too.

Spend an afternoon at the American landing beaches with our WWII expert. Rodolphe Rutman, who will accompany you, brings to life the events of the battle of Normandy, using his knowledge of the subject acquired over more than 30 years of private research. He has been connected to the events of June 6 1944, since the 50th anniversary of D-Day, in 1994. That year, he assisted a group of 41 American veteran paratroopers who came to perform a commemorative jump near Sainte-mère-église. Afterwards, Rodolphe became a filmmaker specialising in history. He has directed 4 TV documentary films about D-Day which were broadcast internationally. This enabled him to interview more than 200 people who witnessed the events of summer 1944, including 13 American veterans who landed on Omaha Beach. Today, he lives in Normandy and likes to share his passion for this subject by leading visits to memorial sites. So be ready for an immersive and unforgettable exploration of the 1944 Battle of Normandy.

This is a "private tour" in a comfortable vehicle, leather upholstery, air conditioning, tinted windows. Bottled water and sweets included on board the vehicle. You will have a guided tour of the landing beaches as well as a visit to the famous Caen memorial. Then, we will visit the gigantic American cemetery of Omaha Beach in Colleville sur mer. We will pass through the picturesque village of Sainte-Mère l'église and will also visit Pointe du Hoc. And finally, we will visit the town of Arromanches and the remains of the artificial port which was used for the landing. There we will visit the famous 360-degree museum on the Battle of Normandy. We can stop wherever you want during the day, especially for lunch.

Get an aerial view of Caen from your own private plane by boking a sightseeing flight exclusively for you and your party. During your 45-minute flight, you'll see spots such as the D-Day landing beach and the city center. You'll also have a headset so that you can chat with your pilot as you fly.

From Gold to Juno, all the way to Omaha: experience the D-Day landings alongside British, Canadian, and American soldiers. A moving guided tour in the heart of the battlefields that marked the beginning of Europe’s libération—led by a certified expert guide, with lunch and museum entry included.

Private tours with audio guide and driver. we adapt to the needs, desires and rhythm of your group. The driver becomes your Norman guest if you stay at the hotel La Fontaine Caen Center. Departure 9h from Caen. Minimum 2 people

Walk in the footsteps of history on a private 2-day journey through Normandy’s D-Day landing beaches with an expert guide. Experience all 5 sectors of the Allied invasion and understand the scale of the largest amphibious operation ever undertaken. Your tour begins with convenient pick-up from your chosen location in the Bayeux or Caen area. Explore the full breadth of the D-Day landing beaches and gain a deeper understanding of the scale and complexity of the largest amphibious operation in history. From Utah to Sword Beach, each site reveals a different chapter of June 6, 1944, brought to life through expert storytelling on the ground. This immersive two-day experience includes private transportation and fully guided visits throughout. Meals and accommodation are not included, allowing you the flexibility to tailor the experience to your own preferences.

Private shuttle to Mont-Saint-Michel from Caen. 4 hours on the spot. The driver becomes your Norman guest if you stay at the hotel La Fontaine Caen Center. Minimum 2 people

Delve into Normandy's vast and often turbulent history on a private day tour through the region. Depart from Caen to Bayeux—home to the impressive Bayeux Tapestry, which illustrates (literally) the Battle of Hastings. Then head to Honfleur, a lovely port town sporting colorful timber homes and a favorite haunt of Impressionist painters. See France's largest wooden church before stopping in Pays d' Auge. Here you have a chance to sample regional delicacies such as Camembert cheese and Calvados brandy. Cider is also ubiquitous to the area.

Learn about World War II history and visit France's most important D-Day sites with this private tour from Caen. Stops along the way include Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery at Colevillle-sur-Mer, and the remains of the German battery Pointe du Hoc. You'll also be provided with an audio guide loaded with important information about the area's history, in English.