Normandy has always been on the frontlines of French history, from Viking invasions to William the Conqueror to the D-Day landings. Normandy historical tours introduce the region’s long and often turbulent past, and visiting its museums, memorials, and monuments with a guide affords a greater understanding of past events. Walk in the footsteps of the brave Allied soldiers who fought on the shores of the World War II landing beaches, unravel centuries of Anglo-French history through one of the world’s most extraordinary tapestries, dive into the history of the Norman capital, or learn the secrets of the famous island monastery.