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This tour, ideal for American nationals, delves into the history of the United States' involvement in Normandy during World War II. It begins at Sainte-Mère-l'Église, a key village for American paratroopers during the Landings, then at La Fière, a crucial battle site. The tour continues to Utah Beach, where American troops landed, and Omaha Beach, famous for the courage of the Allies, with an opportunity to walk and photograph the memorial. It also includes the Colleville-sur-Mer American Cemetery, a place of contemplation for fallen soldiers, and ends at Pointe du Hoc, a strategic point captured by American Rangers. This experience offers a unique perspective on the vital role of the United States in the liberation of Europe, combining historical and emotional understanding, and paying tribute to the heroes of freedom.

The driver will pick you up at Le Havre port. You will enjoy the trip to the magnificent Etretat and cosy Honfleur in Normandy with our attentive and professional driver who will comfortably take you along the route. Upon arrival to Normandy you will have about 6 hours to observe the most well-known natural and historical sights of these two top tourist destinations. If you wish the driver will recommend you a nice place for dining in Normandy. After the tour the driver will bring you back to Le Havre port.

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 Honfleur gives your group a full 5 hours on the island, with your Abbey ticket included and a vehicle that travels exclusively for you and plenty of time to explore at your own pace. With over 15 years of experience organizing shore excursions for cruise passengers, we pick you up from any location in Honfleur and guarantee your return before the all-aboard time. Your group, your pace, your day.

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.

Explore one of Normandy’s most impressive UNESCO–listed attractions on this comprehensive Mont Saint-Michel tour from Bayeaux. With round trip travel from Bayeaux included, visit the abbey as your guide sheds light on its history and construction. Learn of the diverse uses to which Mont Saint-Michel has been put down the centuries, and admire panoramic coastal views. You’ll also have free time to explore the site at your leisure.

Private guided tour, (DE 1 to 7 people), in the heart DE one of the most emblematic areas of the D-Day landings of June 6, 1944: Omaha Beach. Free visit to the Memorial DE Caen included. Accompanied by one DE Certified guides, you will discover three major places DE the Battle DE Normandy: La Pointe du Hoc, high place DE the assault of the American Rangers, Omaha Beach, symbol of courage and sacrifice, And the American cemetery DE Colleville-sur-Mer, place DE memory and deep emotion. The visit also includes free access to the Memorial, to extend this moment DE reflection and DE reflection at your own pace. This experience will plunge you into the heart DE history, through authentic stories, places full of memory, and a personalized approach.

Spend a day exploring the surreal beauty of Mont St-Michel on this private tour from Caen. The 8th-century Benedictine Abbey is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rising from an island just off the Normandy coast. Tour the abbey with your expert guide, followed by free time to wander the village independently. Time permitting, choose to visit another nearby attraction, such as the towns of Balleroy, Avranches, Bayeux, St-Lô or Villedieu les Poeles, or the Abbey of Cerisy.

Explore Normandy’s notorious D-Day Beaches, battle sites, and memorials while in port in Cherbourg. With this full-day tour, meet your guide on arrival at Cherbourg cruise port and travel between the sites in the comfort of a private air-conditioned vehicle. Follow in the path of the American Allied soldiers as you visit Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, and Pointe du Hoc, hear real-life tales from the battlefields, and pay your respects at the Normandy American Cemetery.

Simplify a visit to two historic sites just outside Paris with this private day trip to the Palace of Versailles and Claude Monet's home in Giverny. Enjoy a hassle-free experience where your guide handles the logistics and organization. Simply meet them at your hotel, and relax as you're driven to both locations. This itinerary includes exploring the interiors and exteriors of Versailles, Monet's house and gardens, and a multi-course lunch.

A D-Day tour for 5-8 people. Visit the Normandy landing beaches with our WWII expert. Rodolphe Rutman, who will bring 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 when 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, including interviews with 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.

Mont-Saint-Michel rises from the tidal bay like something from another age. A medieval abbey, a fortified village, a tidal island that has been drawing pilgrims, soldiers, and travellers for over a thousand years. There is nowhere else quite like it. This private tour picks you up directly at the Honfleur cruise terminal and takes you there and back in comfort. No group bus, no shared timing, no schedule that isn't yours. Your driver handles the roads, the parking, and the return — you focus on the experience. Five hours on the island gives you time to explore properly: the winding medieval lanes, the ramparts with their sweeping bay views, and the Benedictine abbey at the summit, standing since the 8th century. Your return to ship is guaranteed. The tide tables and your departure time are your driver's responsibility, not yours. Prefer a guided experience? Add a licensed historian guide and arrive with context, stories, and insight that transforms every stone you see.

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.

This private tour takes you from the cobblestones and fishing boats of Honfleur to the most significant D-Day sites in Normandy — Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the Normandy American Cemetery — and returns you comfortably before your ship sails. No group bus. No shared itinerary. No strangers. Just your private vehicle, your driver, and the freedom to move at your own pace through one of the most important chapters in modern history. You'll stand on the cliffs where Rangers scaled vertical rock faces under fire. You'll walk the sands of Omaha — quiet now, but once the site of one of the most intense battles of World War II. And you'll pause among 9,387 white crosses at the cemetery above the beach, looking out toward the Atlantic. Your return to ship is guaranteed. Your driver manages the schedule so you never have to. Want to go further? Add a licensed historian guide and turn every stop into a living history lesson.

This is the most complete D-Day shore excursion from Le Havre and the only one that includes an WWII expert guide, a museum ticket, a freshly made sandwich from a local bakery and two stops most tours never visit. The Arromanches 360° Cinema opens the day: a 19-minute circular panoramic film combining original 1944 footage with present-day images on nine surrounding screens. No seats. You stand at the center as June 6, 1944 unfolds around you. Nothing prepares you for it. Longues-sur-Mer follows: the only German coastal gun battery in Normandy where the original 155mm weapons are still in place, still pointing toward the English Channel. No other shared tour from Le Havre includes it. Then Omaha Beach, the actual sand from Saving Private Ryan. Then the Normandy American Cemetery, where 9,387 white crosses face the sea above the bluffs. Your expert guide walks you through every stop in English. Your all on board schedule is our promise to you !

Explore the rich history of Caen on this private walking tour through one of Normandy’s most important historic cities. With convenient pickup and drop-off at your hotel, this experience offers a relaxed and engaging way to discover the city’s past and present. Walk between key sites, all located within short distances, as you uncover monuments spanning from medieval times to the modern era. Visit the abbeys founded by William the Conqueror and his wife Matilda, explore one of Europe’s oldest castles, and learn how Caen evolved through centuries of war, rebuilding, and renewal. Led by a knowledgeable guide and paced comfortably, this experience provides a fascinating insight into Caen’s history and character.

The Palace of Versailles is one of the great bucket list destinations of France — the official residence of the French monarchy from 1682 to 1789, with the legendary Hall of Mirrors, the ornate State Apartments and the breathtaking gardens stretching as far as the eye can see.This private full day tour from Rouen gives your group exclusive access to a self-guided Versailles experience, with a vehicle that travels exclusively for you. Pickup from Rouen, hotel, train station or airport — and your return before the all-aboard time is guaranteed with over 15 years of cruise shore excursion experience.

Your driver picks you up at your Bayeux hotel and takes you directly to one of the most iconic sights in France. No rental car to navigate, no group to keep pace with, no bus timetable to work around. Just a private vehicle and a full day to spend on the island exactly as you choose. Mont-Saint-Michel has been drawing travellers for over a thousand years. Standing on its ramparts, looking out over the vast tidal bay, it is easy to understand why. The medieval abbey at the summit has survived wars, revolutions, and the sea itself. The village below it — all winding lanes, ancient houses, and unexpected viewpoints — rewards slow exploration. Five hours on the island. Two hours each way through the Normandy countryside. A day that stays with you long after you leave. Add a licensed guide to go deeper into the history and architecture of the Mount — from its founding in 708 to its role as a political prison, to the engineering marvel it remains today.

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.

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.

Two of Normandy's most beautiful places — one wild and dramatic, the other intimate and artistic — combined in a private day from Le Havre, with a glass of Norman cider in between. First, Etretat. The chalk cliffs are among France's most iconic natural landmarks, with spectacular arches and a needle of rock rising from the sea. Walk the cliff path for breathtaking views that inspired Monet, Courbet, and Guy de Maupassant. Then stop at a local Norman producer to taste traditional cider and calvados. Discover the flavours of Normandy, shaped by centuries of craftsmanship and rolling apple orchards. Finally, Honfleur. Its picturesque old harbour, lined with tall slate-fronted houses, is one of northern France's prettiest settings. Wander the cobbled streets, browse the galleries, or enjoy lunch by the waterfront. Your driver will collect you from the Le Havre cruise terminal, take care of all transportation, and ensure a guaranteed return to your ship.

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.

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 DE its landscapes and its discovery DE Normandy culture. The Allied EN landing beaches in Normandy represent five beaches used in the June 6, 1944 landings during the Battle DE Normandy during the Second World War. Your Guide will share with you a lot DE useful historical information.

June 6, 1944 changed the world. This tour takes you to the exact places where it happened. At Sainte-Mère-Église, your guide tells the story of the American paratroopers who jumped into darkness before the landings even began — the first liberators to touch French soil. At Pointe du Hoc, you stand among the craters and bunkers where U.S. Army Rangers scaled 30-meter cliffs under fire at dawn. At Omaha Beach, you walk the actual sand from Saving Private Ryan with sector-by-sector commentary that brings every minute of June 6 to life. At the American Cemetery, 9,387 white crosses face the English Channel above the sea. Your licensed WWII guide connects every site into one coherent narrative. Your return to Cherbourg cruise terminal before the all-aboard time is guaranteed.