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Covering Normandy’s World War II D-Day locations in a day from Le Havre is near-impossible by public transport. With this private tour, see US and other Allied landing points with a private vehicle to whisk you smoothly from one to the next. View Omaha Beach, Arromanches’ floating harbor, the Normandy American Cemetery, and more; all as your guide recounts stories of the landings and locations that you might miss alone.

Our tour is designed primarily for cruise passengers, ensuring a smooth experience through ship tracking and terminal access. Guests staying at the hotel can also take part in this tour, with a pick-up provided at their establishment. Mont Saint-Michel, a rocky island in Normandy, is famous for its spectacular beauty and historical heritage. A visit takes you to this iconic place, where a medieval abbey stands perched on top. You will walk through picturesque streets lined with stone houses, shops and restaurants, in a unique medieval atmosphere. Visitors can explore the various rooms of the abbey – church, cloisters, gardens – and discover the religious and architectural history of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Mont Saint-Michel is a must-see place for history, architecture and exceptional panorama enthusiasts.

Walk in the steps of those who landed on Normandy’s beaches on D-Day in June 1944 on this private day trip from Rouen, with an expert local guide. With a flexible itinerary adjustable to your wishes, the tour focuses on key World War II D-Day beaches including Omaha Beach, Longues du Mer and Arromanches. Visit the Pointe du Hoc and pay your respects at the American Cemetery, and as you explore, gain direct insight into the campaign from your guide, whose family lived in the area during the war.

Book this tour to Normandy to learn all the history of D-Day, and also travel in a comfortable Mercedes minivan. You’ll make several stops along the day, including Memorial de Caen, Arromanches, Omaha Beach Memorial Museum, and more. Feel free to go at your own pace, since this is a private tour starting from either Caen or Bayeux.

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.

Explore Normandy’s Côte Fleurie without the pressure of planning a shore excursion with this private tour in a vintage motorcycle sidecar. Meet your driver-guide just outside Le Havre port, and let them handle the logistics and organization. Visit the Normandy Bridge, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Chapel, and Mont-Joli as you take in scenic views and learn about local history. Plus, visit a family-run distillery to try cider, pommeau, and calvados.

Explore the Normandy of Claude Monet during a shore excursion from Le Havre to Giverny, Rouen and Honfleur (choose any two out of these three). For example, visit Monet's former home and beautiful gardens, the Gothic cathedral of Rouen and the historic port of Honfleur, all of which Monet painted in his famous Impressionist style. Along the way, pass other notable attractions like the Rouen square in which Joan of Arc was executed and Honfleur's St Catherine's Church, the largest wooden church in the country.

This is the bucket list D-Day shore excursion from Cherbourg — a fully private tour covering the complete American story of June 6, 1944, with a licensed WWII expert guide exclusively for your group. 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.

Visit the Normandy landing beaches of World War II on this customizable, private day trip from Caen. Settle inside an air-conditioned minivan with your private guide — a local whose family lived through the Nazi occupation. Spend the day exploring D-Day sites such as Arromanches, Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc. Delve into the landings at the Airborne Museum, pay homage at the American Cemetery, and enjoy a ‘calvados’ (apple brandy) tasting. This is a private tour, so inform your guide if there’s anything you want to see more of.

This is a unique excursion with a local Guide, speaker and enthusiast. This tour is suitable for the whole family, young and old, both the beauty of its landscapes and its discovery of Norman culture. The Allied landing beaches in Normandy represent five beaches used during the landings of June 6, 1944 during the Battle of Normandy during World War II. Your Guide will share a lot of useful historical information with you.

Discover the charms of Mont-Saint-Michel on this private full-day tour. Take an early morning train from Paris to Caen. Explore the town and enjoy a breakfast of coffee and croissants. Travel through the lovely Normandy countryside to Mont-Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a comprehensive tour of the abbey, break for a traditional sausage and calvados.

With just one day in port in Le Havre, getting to Normandy’s D-Day beaches is easiest with a tour —the World War II memorials and battlefields are scattered throughout the countryside and largely unreachable by public transport. Go one step further with this private shore excursion and gain an even deeper understanding as you take your time visiting Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the Normandy American Cemetery with a private guide.

Private Tours are designed to allow you to discover the D-Day sites in optimal conditions. Each circuit is indeed preceded by a "briefing" which will allow us first of all to get to know each other, then to contextualize the events of June 6, 1944. This moment may also be an opportunity for you to express specific requests. For example linked to the story of a member of your family who fought in Normandy. The "small group" format also allows you to adapt the pace of the visit to your own needs and desires. If the price of admission to the museums is not included in the price, the circuits are however designed to allow you to take advantage of this opportunity and to devote approximately one hour to the visit of one of these (you benefit from the reduced rate granted to Memory Tracks).

Rouen and Giverny are connected by the Seine — and by one of the great stories of French art. Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in Rouen in 1431. Claude Monet walked into his garden at Giverny in 1883 and never really left, painting it obsessively for 43 years. This private tour from Le Havre connects both places and both stories in a single bucket list day. In Rouen, your guide walks you through the Gothic cathedral Monet painted 30 times and the square where Joan of Arc died. In Giverny, you step inside the painting — the lily pond, the Japanese bridge, the weeping willows. Your private vehicle travels exclusively for your group, with pickup from Le Havre, Honfleur or Cherbourg and your return guaranteed. Available April through October only.

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.

Discover the Normandy 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 he was involved in 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.

The white chalk cliffs of Étretat are formed by natural sea arches, needle-shaped rocks and striking coastal erosion. The impressive landscape here has inspired many artists, including Monet. Also discover Arsène Lupine, who was known throughout Etretat thanks to his numerous magic tricks and sleight of hand which he shared with local residents. It was also thanks to them that he earned his living, on the one hand by filling his bowler hat with coins left by passers-by enjoying the tricks. After exploring the wild beauty of the Normandy coast, discover the pretty port town of Honfleur near Deauville, a chic seaside resort favored by the rich and famous.

Private transport with driver from Le Havre, Honfleur, Étretat or Deauville, with pick-up from your cruise terminal, station or inn. Your driver takes you directly to Paris, Disneyland Paris, or to the main Parisian airports: Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris-Orly (ORY), or Paris-Le Bourget (LBG). A comfortable, punctual, and secure door-to-door service, suitable for individual travelers, families, and groups.

Private Tours are designed to allow you to discover the D-Day sites in optimal conditions. Each circuit is indeed preceded by a "briefing" which will allow us first of all to get to know each other, then to contextualize the events of June 6, 1944. This moment may also be an opportunity for you to express specific requests. For example linked to the story of a member of your family who fought in Normandy. The "small group" format also allows you to adapt the pace of the visit to your own needs and desires. If the price of admission to the museums ("Airborne Museum" in Sainte Mère Eglise, "Utah beach Museum" on Utah beach, "D-Day Experience" near Carentan) is not included in the price, the circuits are however designed to allow you to take advantage of this opportunity and devote about an hour to visiting one of these (you will also benefit from the reduced rate granted to Memory Tracks).

The beaches of Normandy were the site of one of the most dramatic and important events of World War II: D-Day. Set out on a personalized and customizable journey to the spots that interest you most. Explore Omaha Beach or the American Cemetery, or visit the many wartime landmarks that were erected to honor the memory of those who fell here.

More than 20 years of experience. I'm a native of Normandy and grew up here, I met a lot of veterans, and even after so many years, my passion is still intact.

Discover the beauty of Normandy in complete freedom with our private three-hour Check-out tour from Le Havre. This exclusive, combines, panorama, spectacular, historic city charm and beach, picturesque, all in the comfort of your private vehicle whether you choose the sedan or van. With our private tour, you choose your pace and enjoy every stop without constraint.

End your cruise in France in style during this one-way private tour transfer from Le Havre port to Paris. Get picked up right at the pier by your own personal chauffeur in a luxury van. Ride comfortably with no unnecessary stops along the way right to your final destination. One-way rides include 30 minutes of free waiting time in case of ship delays.

Explore Le Havre and its jewels with our chauffeur service, an invitation to comfortably discover Le Havre, Deauville, Honfleur and Étretat. Our premium transportation service offers stylish vehicles and expert drivers to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey within a 50 km radius. We offer luxurious comfort, allowing you to travel in absolute well-being. Our drivers, with their in-depth local knowledge, promise you an enriching experience. The complete flexibility of our services adapts to your needs, whether you want a quick visit or a full day of exploration. We have clear rates, with competitive prices and no hidden costs, and booking is easy, done in just a few clicks. Don't let travel worries get in the way of your Normandy adventure. Book now for an exceptional experience.