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Discover one of France’s most important religious destinations on this meaningful private shore tour to Lisieux, located in the heart of Normandy. Lisieux is known worldwide as the city where Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus lived and died, attracting around 700,000 pilgrims each year. Travel in comfort with a private driver and visit the main sites linked to her life and devotion. Explore the impressive Basilica built in her honor, the Carmelite monastery where she lived, and historic churches connected to her story. This private shore tour offers a peaceful, spiritual experience combined with history and faith, perfectly suited for cruise guests.

Hello, my name is Alena and I will be your photographer in Normandy. A trip is made up of moments that you would like to keep: a walk in the alleys of Honfleur, a sunset by the sea, a shared laugh or the pleasure of being together in a place you discover. During the session, everything happens naturally. We take the time to walk, enjoy the place, and I Guide you if necessary, without complicated poses or pressure. My goal is that you feel comfortable and have a good time. Whether you are travelling as a couple, family, friends or solo, I will be happy to create with you simple and sincere images, which will remind you of your stay in Normandy and the emotions experienced during this trip. Looking forward to meeting you.

Hire your own professional English-speaking driver for the day and create your perfect Normandy experience. Whether you want to visit D-Day beaches, Mont-Saint-Michel, Monet's Gardens, or hidden local gems - you design the itinerary, we make it happen. Pick-Up Anywhere in Normandy We pick you up from ANY location: ✅ Hotels throughout Normandy ✅ Le Havre Cruise Terminal ✅ Train stations (Caen, Bayeux, Rouen, etc.) ✅ Private residences ✅ Airports And we guarantee your return to your original pick-up point on time.

We offer the possibility to take a half-day tour of Utah Beach and Sainte Mere Eglise from Bayeux. Our tour focuses on the airborne operations on June 6, 1944 and how they impacted the landings at Utah Beach in the morning that same day. It is a wonderful complement for the people who have visited Omaha Beach but didn't make it any further.

Enjoy a private VIP day trip to Paris from Le Havre in a premium SUV. Experience absolute comfort, a flexible itinerary adapted to your pace and a 100% stress-free return on your cruise ship.

This is the only private shore excursion from Rouen dedicated entirely to the Canadian story of D-Day — a bucket list experience for Canadian travelers and anyone who wants to understand the full Allied landings of June 6, 1944.At Juno Beach, Canadian assault troops stormed ashore against fierce German defenses. The Juno Beach Centre tells the story of the 45,000 Canadians who lost their lives through photos, archives and first-hand accounts. Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery and Bernières-sur-Mer complete a day that honors a chapter of history most tours never cover.Your private vehicle travels exclusively for your group, with pickup from Rouen and your return to ship fully guaranteed.

The authentic heart of Normandy in one private full day from your cruis eterminal — a journey through the Pays d'Auge that most cruise passengers never discover. A traditional Camembert and Livarot cheese factory, where artisans hand-turn the wheels as they have for centuries. Beuvron-en-Auge, one of France's most beautiful half-timbered villages. A private Calvados distillery with a guided tasting of cider, Pommeau and aged Calvados — included in your tour price. And Honfleur's medieval harbor to close the day. Your private vehicle travels exclusively for your group, with pickup from your cruise terminal and your return before the all-aboard time guaranteed.

Discover the main advantages of this excursion thanks to its itinerary fully adaptable to your desires, its transport by air-conditioned van with pick-up and return to the port of Le Havre, as well as the possibility of using a professional guide for historical comments and personalized advice. Without an itinerary, you are free to choose the big icons of Paris or to find more confidential corners, while defining your departure and return times according to the imperatives of your stopover. The guide option, which can be booked at an extra charge, opens the doors to a deeper immersion in Parisian culture and history. Book in advance to specify your preferences and guarantee availability, then simply let yourself be transported to the capital, with the certainty of returning to Le Havre at the end of the day, serene and satisfied by this unique experience.

Treat yourself to one of Normandy's most famous sites! Discover the UNESCO Heritage site with your private driver guide. Although a minimum level of mobility is required to do this excursion, we will not rush if you need more time to climb all the stairs. Once on top, it will be well worth the effort! We will avoid the queues with our quick access in the Abbey.

Honfleur and Paris share more than a country. The Impressionist painters who made Honfleur famous spent their careers moving between this harbour and the galleries and boulevards of the capital. Today, the drive takes two hours. This private tour picks you up directly at the Honfleur cruise terminal and takes you to Paris for the day — the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées — before returning you to the ship before departure. No group bus. No shared schedule. No strangers. Your private vehicle, your driver, and a day in one of the great cities of the world shaped entirely around what you want to see. Your driver knows Paris well — the best viewpoints, the quieter approaches, the timing that avoids the worst of the crowds. That local knowledge turns a good day into a great one. Want expert context alongside the sights? Upgrade with a licensed Paris guide who meets you in the city and brings every monument to life. Your return to ship is fully guaranteed.

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.

Delve into the rich tapestry of Cherbourg's history on this immersive tour that takes you beyond the famous D-Day Beaches and Mont-Saint-Michel. Led by a local guide with over a decade of experience, discover the architectural beauty of Valognes, including ancient Gallo-Roman ruins, and the historic naval port of Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue. Enjoy scenic views of Barfleur and the Phare de Gatteville, and stroll through Cherbourg’s neighborhoods that survived WWII. Experience the perfect blend of history, stunning scenery, and local cuisine as you uncover Normandy’s lesser-known treasures. - Explore Valognes' remarkable Gallo-Roman bath ruins from the 4th century - Visit the picturesque port of Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue, known for its delicious oysters - Discover the charming fishing port of Barfleur and its historic church by the docks - Enjoy a guided walking tour in Cherbourg, featuring landmarks like the Italian Theatre

Rouen is a city shaped by history — Joan of Arc, Gothic cathedrals, centuries of war and resilience. This full-day private tour adds another chapter: the beaches and battlefields where World War II turned in favour of the Allies. The D-Day sites are roughly two hours from Rouen. Your driver picks you up directly — at the cruise terminal or your hotel — and takes you through the Normandy countryside to Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. This is a private tour, so the pace is yours. Linger where it matters. Move on when you're ready. No itinerary forced on you by a group, no bus full of strangers. Your guaranteed return means you never have to worry about making it back to the ship on time. Your driver handles that entirely. Upgrade with a licensed historian guide to unlock the deeper stories — the tactics, the decisions, the human cost — behind each site you visit.

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.

Two of Normandy's most breathtaking destinations in one private full day from Honfleur. Étretat — the iconic chalk cliffs and natural arch that inspired Monet, Maupassant and generations of artists, with stunning views over the English Channel. Honfleur — the medieval harbor where Impressionism was born, where Boudin first invited Monet to paint outdoors on the quay. Your private vehicle travels exclusively for your group, with pickup from any location in Honfleur — cruise terminal, hotel or train station. With over 15 years of experience organizing shore excursions, your return before the all-aboard time is guaranteed.

Discover Canada’s heroic and often unsung role in the D-Day landings with a 100% tailor-made private tour from Le Havre or Honfleur. Enjoy the comfort of a premium vehicle with private driver, and choose the Expert Guide option for in-depth historical lighting. From Juno Beach and its memorial center to the military cemeteries of Bény-sur-Mer and Bretteville-sur-Laize, live a journey of poignant memory, punctuated at your own speed and guaranteeing a return to the ship on time.

Rouen and Paris have always been connected — by the Seine, by history, by the flow of people and ideas between Normandy's capital and France's. Today the drive takes just over an hour. This private tour picks you up at the Rouen cruise terminal or your hotel and takes you to Paris for the day. The Eiffel Tower. Notre-Dame, newly restored and more beautiful than before. The Louvre's glass pyramid. The Champs-Élysées stretching toward the Arc de Triomphe. Of all the ports in Normandy, Rouen gives you the shortest road to Paris. This tour makes the most of that advantage — more time in the city, less time in the car, and a guaranteed return to the terminal before your ship departs. Your driver handles the route, the parking, and the pace. You handle the priorities. No group, no fixed schedule, no compromises. Upgrade with a licensed Paris guide for expert commentary and a deeper experience at every stop.

Normandy is a land of traditions between land and sea and offers a wide range of possible visits: let’s see Honfleur as no port somewhere else and follow me to discover the unforgettable architecture style of the houses, the two churches, Sainte-Catherine made entirely of wood during the 15th century, the 14th-century church of st Etienne that is now a little musee maritime, the vieux-bassin, the open market for tasting the seafoods! Etretat the place where to be, very well known in the world for the cliffes, the Needle, the Arsene Lupin’s story and the impressionist paintors as Claude Monet. Sea, land, Horses, Cider, Apple, art and history : ready for a ride into the real Normandy through the ages ?

Explore Canada’s legacy in World War II with a private tour from your cruise terminal to Juno Beach, the Juno Beach Center, and the Canadian War Cemetery of Reviers — a powerful day of remembrance and discovery.

This is the bucket list D-Day shore excursion from Cabourg — a fully private tour covering the complete American story of June 6, 1944, including Sainte-Mère-Église, where Band of Brothers paratroopers landed before dawn on D-Day. 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.

Two of Normandy's most breathtaking destinations in one private full day from Rouen. Étretat — the iconic chalk cliffs and natural arch that inspired Monet, Maupassant and generations of artists, with stunning views over the English Channel. Honfleur — the medieval harbor where Impressionism was born, where Boudin first invited Monet to paint outdoors on the quay. Your private vehicle travels exclusively for your group, with pickup from Rouen, Le Havre, Honfleur, Cherbourg, hotel, train station or airport. With over 15 years of experience organizing shore excursions, your return before the all-aboard time is guaranteed.

Versailles is arguably the most impressive palace in the country, with extensive landscaped gardens and an ice gallery decorated with jeweled chandeliers. You don't have to be in Paris to visit, though. With this tour, enjoy private transfers from your Inn in Normandy (or your cruise terminal if you prefer) to Versailles.

Make the most of your stopover in Le Havre and discover the wonderful Palace of Versailles. Our private driver will pick you up at the cruise port and take you to Versailles for a wonderful day full of French history, heritage and culture. Once in Versailles, you will meet your official tour guide who will provide you with all the information so that you can make the most of your tour. The Palace and Park of Versailles are one of the most famous world heritage monuments. Its whole architecture ensembles the style of the XVII and XVIII centuries. The Park is decorated with statues, fountains, water parterres and outstanding buildings such as the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon, the Temple de l’Amour and the Hamlet of Queen Marie-Antoinette.

This offers allows you not only to visit a local distillery, but also to sample the products at the end of the visit. Also, this tour covers the highlights of the Pays d'Auge region. It is the perfect tour for a first visit to Normandy if you are interested in traditions and scenic landscapes. Your local tour guide will be able to provide countless bits of information about the region. Strictly private tour in luxury vehicle.