Top Caen Full-day Tours - page 2

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.

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.

Private guided tour, (DE 1 to 7 people), in the heart DE one of the most emblematic areas of the D-Day landings of June 6, 1944: Omaha Beach. Free visit to the Memorial DE Caen included. Accompanied by one DE Certified guides, you will discover three major places DE the Battle DE Normandy: La Pointe du Hoc, high place DE the assault of the American Rangers, Omaha Beach, symbol of courage and sacrifice, And the American cemetery DE Colleville-sur-Mer, place DE memory and deep emotion. The visit also includes free access to the Memorial, to extend this moment DE reflection and DE reflection at your own pace. This experience will plunge you into the heart DE history, through authentic stories, places full of memory, and a personalized approach.

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!

Mont-Saint-Michel is one of the great bucket list destinations of France — a UNESCO World Heritage tidal fortress rising from the sea, visited by millions every year. This private shore excursion from Cabourg gives your group a full 5 hours on the island, with a vehicle that travels exclusively for you and plenty of time to explore at your own pace. With over 15 years of experience organizing tours, we pick you up from your hotel in Cabourg and guarantee your return on time. Your group, your pace, your day.

Most visitors come to Mont Saint-Michel for the abbey. And of course, they should. But the real beauty of the place is not only on the island, it is also in the bay. This private full-day tour from Bayeux or Caen shows you Mont Saint-Michel with a more local eye, aboard a vintage Range Rover. In the morning, explore the medieval village and abbey with your guide, who brings the place to life through its history and architecture. Then, leave the island for a chic picnic lunch in a beautifully renovated 17th-century building, with open views of the Mont. Local treats and a quieter setting after the busy village atmosphere. In the afternoon, your guide takes you through the surrounding countryside to discover some of the best viewpoints, including the salt meadows of the bay. The day can include a stop at a German military cemetery, for its striking circular architecture, or at a foundry where bells are still made for cathedrals, including Notre-Dame de Paris.

Explore the island of Mont-St-Michel, one of the most popular attractions in France with its medieval village and its stunning views on the largest bay in Europe. This historical site was declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1979. The place is surrounded by vast sandbanks and becomes an island only when the tides are very high. Originally called Mont-Tombe, the island became known as Mont-Saint-Michel in the 8th century due to a vision of a bishop that built the first sanctuary in 708. After that, the site turned into a pilgrimage site and in 966 a Benedictine abbey was built. Later, the island had been fortified and resisted the wars in 14th and 15th centuries. Then the site became a state prison under the French revolution until Napoleon III decided to close it in 1863. You will learn about the architecture but also the legends of the site with an opportunity to eat one the three local dishes : soufflé omelet, lamb or mussles.

Immerse yourself in Normandy's typical landscapes, superb historical and culinary heritage in a district called Pays d'Auge. You will enjoy the colourful lanscapes of green and humid meadows where cows graze to produce the best Norman cream, butter and cheeses. In spring, the vast apple orchards must be seen when their flowers bloom and the countryside is dotted with half-timbered and thatched-roof houses and farms, and secret stud farms, often hidden by a curtain of trees raise their yearlings for horse-racings. The Pays d'Auge also has long sandy beaches and seaside resorts such as Deauville and Trouville, both founded in the 19th century, which developed as a result of the fashion for sea bathing under Napoleon III. It is also the place of worship dedicated to Saint Theresa of Lisieux which attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.