Top Normandy Half-day Tours - page 4

I joined the Normandy Beach tour on what was probably the busiest day of the year, but Lucie was an outstanding guide. She skillfully adjusted the schedule throughout the day to avoid crowds at each site and traffic on the roads, making sure we were able to see all the important locations. I was late starting my museum visit, but Lucie guided me as efficiently as possible so that I could still see almost everything. Her flexibility, quick judgment, and professionalism made the experience smooth and enjoyable despite the heavy crowds. I would absolutely recommend Lucie as a guide.

Very informative, relatively short tour giving insight into key portions of the D-Day landings. Not for someone wanting a deep dive into the event, but excellent for a half-day overview with a well-informed guide showing you critical aspects of the event. Our tour guide Axelle was fantastic: passionate, interesting, and informative!

Excellent tour easily accessed right from the Le Havre cruise terminal. Lawrence was our guide, and he is extremely knowledgeable about Honfleur, Deauville, Normandy, and France in general. We were very comfortable, highly entertained, educated and had plenty of free time in Honfleur and Deauville to walk around and explore. Highly recommend this tour.

The tour and the tour guide were excellent, the kids really enjoyed it especially the quicksand. Would highly recommend. Tips: Bring a spare change of shorts or wear swimming trunks in case you get wet while trying out the quick sand. Bring a small snack/drink/beer for when you stop on the little island; tombiline. Follow the other advice in terms of clothing and equipment as detailed on the website. Enjoy!

Our guide was exceptional. On the way to Giverny he gave us a history of Monet’s life. We arrived at opening time and he guided us through the house before it got crowded. After that we were free to tour the gardens and pond. On the way back to Paris he pointed out places Monet had lived and painted. Finally he dropped us off in Paris at a very nice place for lunch. A great day.

In short, our tour through Normandy was excellent. We're a family of three, and as this was our first time in Normandy, we wanted to see as much as possible. We figured a private tour would allow us to accomplish this goal. We truly lucked out with our tour guide, Emmanuel, who was able to accommodate our agenda. At each stop, he was able to provide additional background and details while giving us the time and space to explore on our own. In addition, he was kind, funny, and a great driver! To highlight how Emmanuel made the trip extra special, my dad had mentioned in passing that he had served in the US Coast Guard. During our stop at the Normandy American Cemetery, Emmanuel made sure to point out the lone Coast Guard member listed in the Garden of the Missing. We definitely recommend this trip (and Emmanuel) for others!

What a wonderfully unique way to see Normandy! Certainly I'm showing off the pictures to friends back home. Nicholas was our driver and guide. Tres bon!! Le Havre is a huge port city and just a way to get to the Normandy Bridge, cross the estuary of the Seine and enter the town of Honfleur that dates back to the Vikings. See the three sections of the town, the oldest church made by the sailors, and leave to visit a 4th generation family farm where they make apple juice and cider. Despite the drizzle of rain (Nicholas had rain gear too for us) it was exceptional and I will seek out another tour elsewhere in France when the opportunity arises.

Pierre was phenomenal. So very knowledgeable about not only D Day but the local town as well. He was obviously passionate about what he does and was friendly and engaging throughout the entire day. The tour was perfect blend of guided information and free time to explore the various sites as well. Our train was delayed and like the description states, he did in fact wait for us before leaving to get started. Would absolutely recommend. Pierre was amazing!!