Private American landing beaches tour from Bayeux

5.0 (57 reviews) Bayeux, France
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Duration8h
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LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Aboard a comfortable 9-seater van, discover the Normandy landing beaches with a local guide. From Utah Beach to the Colleville-sur-Mer cemetery, via the areas where the American paratroopers landed, it's a real trip back in time to discover these historic and moving places while receiving many personal anecdotes. of Norman soldiers and civilians.
The proposed route includes important sites of the landing, it is possible to modulate, shape your discovery, or other historical sites (Artificial port of Arromanches, Cambe Cemetery, Brécourt Battery, Longues-sur-Mer Battery. ..). The list of sites to visit is large, and this tour is completely flexible if you wish.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Parking Fees

What to expect

  1. Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
    Pass by
    Discover the typical Norman village, linking Utah Beach and Carentan, and thus an important road crossroads to take.
  2. Major Richard Winters Memorial
    Pass by
    Memorial in tribute to the hero Major Winters, well known in the Band of Brothers series
  3. Utah Beach
    1h 30m
    Discover the history of the construction of the Atlantic Wall, the German forces present, and the day of June 6 at Utah Beach. Explore the beach, the place where General Theodore Roosevelt Jr landed and the monuments that were built from 1945, like that of the first special engineering brigade.
  4. Bayeux Shuttle - Meehan Memorial
    Pass by
    Discover the memorial in honor of Thomas Meehan and his men who died in the crash of their C47 plane on the night of June 6, 1944.
  5. Bayeux Shuttle - Hedgerows Battle
    Pass by
    Discover the bocage, this Normandy countryside where the paratroopers landed and fought on the night of June 6, 1944.
  6. Sainte-Mere-Eglise
    2h 30m
    The visit to Sainte-Mère-Eglise and the paratrooper sector located around it will allow you to learn more about these two airborne divisions, the 101st and 82nd airborne divisions, well known from the series Band of Brothers produced by Steven Spielberg.
  7. Pointe du Hoc
    1h
    Taking and destroying Pointe du Hoc, an impressive German battery located at the top of a cliff, is the mission of the American rangers. Discover the history of this battle, walk through the bomb craters which are still clearly visible in the landscape, and discover how the Germans lived in these bunkers.
  8. Omaha Beach
    1h
    Discover Omaha Beach, or the infamous "Bloody Omaha" beach, where thousands of American soldiers lost their lives. You certainly know this beach from the film “Saving Private Ryan”.
  9. Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
    1h
    It is in this immense and impressive cemetery that 9,388 American soldiers killed during the Battle of Normandy are currently buried. Reflect and discover the stories of these soldiers, who will rest in the land of freedom for eternity.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you do not need support, we can meet you at the carpool parking lot in Guéron (exit 37) (GPS: 49.256065, -0.722331)
We can also meet you in Carentan, Ste Mere Eglise, Ste Marie-du-Mont.

End point

If you do not need support, we can meet you at the carpool parking lot in Guéron (exit 37) (GPS: 49.256065, -0.722331)
We can also meet you in Carentan, Ste Mere Eglise, Ste Marie-du-Mont.

Pickup details

If your hotel is located around Bayeux, Carentan, Sainte-Mère-Eglise, we will pick you up directly from your hotel.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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