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Discover the most famous of all the Normandy historical sites with a dedicated and informative driver guide. Although a minimum level of mobility is required to do this excursion, you will be in charge of the pace during your time on own which will allow most to take this tour without feeling rushed.

Specifically tailored to British visitors in Normandy or anyone who has the desire to understand the participation of the British Allied forces, this is a thorough tour of the landings at Gold and Sword Beach on DDay. We also visit a unique example of the Atlantik Wall and Port Winston "mulberry B" at Arromanches. A museum is included in this tour. Transport in a luxury minivan with knowledgeable driver-guide. We guarantee professionalism, patience, and a “people-first” attitude.

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.

Discover the abbey on Mont St. Michel by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, taking the role of a character seeking for enlightenment on the island. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Up for an adventure? Highlights include: • Explore Levy Bridge, the Ancient Waiting Hall, the Cloister of the Abbey and lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers. • Learn about the fascinating story of the Benedictine order. • Discover the dish that became a symbol of Mont St. Michel. • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

The D-Day landing beaches of Normandy saw some of the most important battles in World War II history. On this concise tour—ideal for visitors short on time—visit key WWII sites including La Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach. Listen as your guide shares personal stories from the men who laid down their lives, and gain insight into the events that unfolded here on June 6th, 1944.

The driver will pick you up at Le Havre port. You will enjoy the trip to the most exciting towns in Normandy with our attentive and professional driver who will comfortably take you along the route. They are Deauville, Rouen, Honfleur. You can visit all three towns or spend more time in some of them. If you wish the driver will recommend you a nice place for dining on the spot. After the tour the driver will bring you back to Le Havre port.

Unfold the D-Day stories with your local tour guide. This tour is designed to bring to life some of the highlights of the Airborne objectives, and follow Easy Company through Normandy. Excellent tour for the fans of Band of Brothers. Strictly private tour. Pick up at the location of your choice Bayeux or Caen area. Other locations please enquire first before booking.

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.

Do not visit Mont-Saint-Michel without at least this! This isn’t just another walking tour — it’s your personal adventure through Mont-Saint-Michel, already mapped out for you. Forget the rigid schedules, big groups, and app downloads. With just one click, your Google Maps becomes a smart guide filled with must-sees, hidden gems, and meaningful stories at every stop. It’s effortless, flexible, and unforgettable. Explore like a local, discover what most travelers miss — and never wonder “did I walk past something amazing?” again And here’s the best part: we’re a Happy-Only company. If the map isn’t exactly what you hoped for — for any reason — just email us and we refund you. Zero hassle. *** Access your official Selfgui.de® e-Map instantly after payment — valid for any travel date ***

Uncover the legendary battles, historic secrets, and stories of exceptional courage, as you explore the notorious D-Day landing sites. Walk in the footsteps of allied soldiers, visit original German bunkers, and travel back in time at the Sainte-Mère-Église Museum. Stand on the same cliffs taken by American troops during WW2, and learn how and why Utah Beach became one of the most important locations in the history of Europe. Gaze down from the Pointe-Du-Hoc memorial more than 100m above sea level, and visit the final resting places of soldiers who lost their lives fighting for freedom.

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.

This tour focuses on Omaha Beach, while allowing you to measure the scale of the DDay invasion. Your private driver-guide will ensure your have the best experience possible for a memorable visit. This tour is perfect for families or groups of friends who want to enjoy a history tour without pressure and in all comfort.

Your local tour guide will be able to provide countless bits of information about the region. Your walking tour of Caen will take you to the famous Abbeys, and in or around the castle. This tour also includes the Caen Memorial museum.

Exclusive Private Tour: Paris from Le Havre & Honfleur Experience the magic of Paris with this luxurious private tour, tailored for cruise passengers arriving in Le Havre or Honfleur. Travel in comfort and style as you explore the City of Lights stress-free, with a guaranteed on-time return to your ship.

We are pleased to propose the visit of two of Normandy's highlights in one day for travelers who cannot spare more time: the D-Day landing beach of Omaha and the American Cemetery, followed by Mont Saint Michel. Transportation is provided in a comfortable minivan with an expert driver-guide. We guarantee professionalism, patience, and a "people-first" attitude. Most tour companies or guides are reluctant to do both in one day, but we know that it's indispensable to be flexible and allow visitors with limited time to have that option, which we are delighted to offer. Understanding that this is a fairly long day but well worth it.

Unique tour of the DDAY sites in Normandy, from Le Havre or Honfleur. Your guide is an expert battlefields tour guide. Carefully chosen DDAY sites for a comprehensive overview of Operation Overlord, fully adaptable for most publics, from novice to the most knowledgeable of visitors. You will be picked up at the cruise terminal and returned there. Strictly private tour in comfortable minivan.

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.

Explore all of Normandy’s star attractions in one day on this private tour from Rouen. Enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide as you stroll around Rouen's Old Town, admire the grand Cathedral and see the spot where Joan of Arc was killed. After lunch (own expense), continue to Caen, where highlights include the Abbaye aux Hommes and William the Conqueror’s Castle. Finally, visit the famous Bayeux tapestry and take a tour of the magnificent Château de Falaise.

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.

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.

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.

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.

German support point of the Kriegsmarine* (the only one in Normandy remaining under the Kriegsmarine* with Cherbourg) coded WN 05 / GR20 composed of numerous casemates around the lighthouse at Cape Lihou. The “Batterie du Roc” association has rehabilitated one of the active casemates, including one restored with its original camouflage in a ticket office/shop. And one of the bunkers converted into an immersive visiting space. Paying from 15 years old / * German Navy from 1939 to 1945.

The Hasso Plattner's collection at the Museum Barberini spans the arc from the 1860s to the early 20th century and brings together works from three generations of artists. Based on eight central themes, the collection offers the opportunity to understand the development of French landscape painting in the styles of Impressionism, Neo-Impressionism, and Fauvism. With your Museum Barberini tickets, you can check out several rotating temporary exhibitions during your visit, featuring artists ranging from Van Gogh and Richter to Picasso and Monet. The Impressionists, Neo-Impressionists, and Fauvists revolutionized painting with light-filled landscapes, breaking free from traditional pictorial themes. They captured fleeting sensory impressions as directly as possible on canvas, inspiring later artists such as the Fauvists.