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Versailles is arguably the most impressive palace in the country, with vast, landscaped gardens and a hall of mirrors bedecked with jewelled chandeliers. You don’t have to be staying in Paris to visit, though. This private tour includes transfers from your Normandy hotel or cruise terminal. Explore at your own pace, or book a private guide if preferred.

You are looking for an excursion in Normandy? We are happy to offer this tour! Join your local tour guide for a private tour and don't miss this opportunity to create memories for a lifetime. The Bayeux Tapestry is a unique testimony of the 11th century is an incomparable document of William the Conqueror's biggest accomplishment. Not to be missed, this tour also takes you to Omaha Beach, the DDay landing beach that had the most casualties. All tours are conducted with high standards and work ethics.

Enjoy a personalized welcome upon your arrival at the cruise terminal in Le Havre or Honfleur, with an exceptional, professional and bilingual (English) driver waiting for you with a sign with your name. You will travel in a luxurious and comfortable vehicle. Your first destination will be Giverny, where you will explore Claude Monet's house and magnificent gardens with tickets included. Explore these places on your own or with a guide, then have lunch in a picturesque setting nearby (meal not included). Then, head to Rouen for a two to three hour visit to the Place du Vieux Marché, the cathedral, and the charming brasseries and creperies. After this cultural immersion, return comfortably to the cruise terminal in time to re-board. We are flexible to adjust the program. Book now for an unforgettable day combining art, nature and history in Normandy, with the comfort and professionalism you deserve.

I was born in 1988 and brought up here in Le Havre. I am passionate about my city and Normandy. I greet you at the Cruise Terminal, I live just over a mile away, at your hotel or at Honfleur. I guarantee that I will be your chauffeur and no one else. I speak English with an accent from Le Havre and do my best with the "th". I won't bend your ear, I promise. In this tour we will drive within Normandy to visit the main sites of the D-day landings. We will focus on Omaha beach, one of the 2 american beaches. We will drive between the sea and the german bunkers, ending by an emotional moment at the US cimetery. The villages are still quite the same as they looked in 1944, so you will be in full immersion with the D-day.

Want to make the most of your shore excursion in France? Plan a Paris day out just for your party with this flexible, round-trip transfer service. Meet your driver at your northern port, and hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle. Then, head to Paris and see only the landmarks that interest you most, from the Eiffel Tower and Montmartre to the Louvre and Latin Quarter. At day’s end, return to port.

There is nowhere else in the world quite like Mont-Saint-Michel. A medieval abbey rising from a tidal island, surrounded by the largest tidal bay in Europe, connected to the mainland by a causeway that disappears beneath the sea. From Le Havre, it is two and a half hours south — and worth every minute of the drive. Your driver picks you up directly at the cruise terminal and takes you there in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. No group bus, no shared schedule, no strangers. When you arrive, the island is yours to explore at your own pace. Wander the medieval lanes that wind up toward the abbey. Climb the ramparts for views across the bay. Watch the tide move — faster than a horse can gallop, locals say — as it transforms the landscape around you. Want expert commentary throughout the day? Upgrade with a licensed guide who brings the history of the Mount to life from the moment you arrive.

Docking in Le Havre and want to visit one of France’s top UNESCO World Heritage Sites? This private shore excursion takes you directly to the Palace of Versailles, the former royal residence of Louis XIV, known for its grandeur and history. Designed for cruise passengers, this tour ensures a comfortable round-trip journey in an air-conditioned vehicle, with a guaranteed on-time return to your ship. Your private driver will pick you up directly at the port, for a seamless start to your journey. After a scenic 2-hour drive, arrive at Versailles, where your expert guide will meet you at the palace entrance. Explore the Hall of Mirrors, royal apartments, and stunning gardens designed by André Le Nôtre. After your visit, enjoy a relaxing drive back to Le Havre, arriving well before your cruise departure. This private tour offers an unforgettable experience one of France’s most iconic landmarks in just one day.

I was born in 1988 and brought up here in Le Havre. I am passionate about my city and Normandy. I greet you at the Cruise Terminal, I live just over a mile away, at your hotel or at Honfleur. I guarantee that I will be your chauffeur and no one else. I speak English with an accent from Le Havre and do my best with the "th". I won't bend your ear, I promise. In this tour we will drive within Normandy to visit the main sites of the D-day landings. We will focus on Omaha beach, one of the 2 american beaches. We will drive between the sea and the german bunkers, ending by an emotional moment at the US cimetery. The villages are still quite the same as they looked in 1944, so you will be in full immersion with the D-day.

Exclusive Tour for Cruise Passengers in Le Havre ! The only private tour from Le Havre combining two of France's greatest bucket list experiences in a single extraordinary day. Mont-Saint-Michel the UNESCO World Heritage tidal fortress rising from the sea, visited by over 3 million travelers every year. And the D-Day landing beaches Omaha Beach and the Normandy American Cemetery — where the history of the modern world was decided on June 6, 1944. No other operator from Le Havre offers this combination. Your private vehicle travels exclusively for your group, with pickup directly at the cruise terminal and your return before the all-aboard time guaranteed.

The only shore excursion from Le Havre combining the UNESCO tidal abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel with a reserved table at a local Norman crêperie — two bucket list experiences in one extraordinary day. Mont-Saint-Michel rises from the tidal flats of Normandy like a medieval dream — a Benedictine abbey built on a rocky island, rising 80 meters above the sea, visited by over 3 million travelers every year. Your licensed English-speaking guide brings 1,300 years of history to life as you climb through the medieval village to the abbey church, the Gothic cloister and the breathtaking views over the bay. Lunch is a reserved table at a hand-picked local crêperie — a true taste of Normandy, included in your tour price. Pickup and drop-off directly at Le Havre cruise terminal. Return before the all-aboard time guaranteed.