Full day D-Day
Visit
A full-day tour, with a lunch break:
British military cemetery
Located in Bayeux, this cemetery contains almost 4,600 graves of British and Commonwealth soldiers.
Arromanches-les-Bains
The ‘Mulberry B’ artificial harbour designed for the British on the ‘Gold’ beach. Today, we can see the ‘phoenix’ caissons that formed the sea wall.
Longues-sur-Mer German Battery
Located in the British sector of Gold, the German battery at Longues-sur-Mer is one of the best preserved.
Port-en-Bessin
Successively a military stronghold, a maritime town, an oil port and a small-scale fishing port, Port-en-Bessin-Huppain has left its mark on history over the centuries.
Pointe du Hoc
The German battery on the cliff housed 6 guns and formed part of the Atlantic Wall. The Rangers had to neutralise these guns.
Omaha Beach
Nicknamed ‘Bloody Omaha’, this beach in the American sector was the scene of the deadliest assault in the early hours of 6 June 1944.
Colleville-Sur-Mer American Cemetery
Conceded in perpetuity in the United States, the Colleville-sur-Mer American Cemetery overlooks Omaha Beach.
The programme
We meet in Bayeux, where you can visit the British military cemetery. Then will hit the road and I will explain why the D-day took place on 6 June 1944 in Normandy. At each site, I will tell you what happened and leave you plenty of time to take photos and explore with your relatives. In the middle of the tour, we will take an hour’s break so you can have something to eat.
The road
Starting point:
British military cemetery in Bayeux
(20 minutes)
Driving
(20 minutes)
Arromanches-les-Bains artificial harbour
(30 minutes)
Driving
(20 minutes)
German battery in Longues-sur-Mer
(45 minutes)
Driving
(15 minutes)
Lunch break in Port-en-Bessin
(1 hour and a half)
Driving
(30 minutes)
La Pointe du Hoc
(1 hour)
Driving
(15 minutes)
Omaha Beach
(40 minutes)
Driving
(10 minutes)
American cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer
(1 hour)
Driving
(25 minutes)
Back to Bayeux
British cemetery
Important information
Free cancellation
Cancellation up to 7 days in advance for a full refund.
Duration 8H
Check availability for the whole day.
Spoken languages
French / English / German
Small group
Private tour in your own vehicle (personal or rental).
Meeting point
I will meet you at Bayeux British Cemetery at the agreed time. After a presentation of the programme, we will take your vehicle to the other sites.
Included
Tour Guide Englishspeaking / Frenchspeaking / Germanspeaking
Vehicule
Lunch
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Emilie-Rose TAKOO25 Février 2024La journée de visite guidée était parfaite avec Cécile. Elle s’investit beaucoup, prend le temps de s’adapter et d’expliquer clairement les événements en ajoutant des anecdotes. Les récits sont racontés de manière passionnante et captivante et ils sont également illustrés. La journée était extraordinaire grâce à Cécile qui est une personne fortement agréable dont le travail est formidable !
Christie Anderson23 Février 2024Cécile was an amazing guide! Her in-depth knowledge of the D-day landing was exceptional. She took us to several different historical locations that were very interesting. She also delivered the tour completely English with no issues. Would highly recommend!
Maison Guirec22 Février 2024Cécile est une vraie professionnelle passionnée. Je ne connaissais pas énormément d’informations et mes amis et moi nous avons été vraiment emportés par la visite ! Le temps passe vite, les visites sont bien calibrées, Cécile est adorable. Vraiment un très bon moment !
Get ready for your guided visit
For the most enjoyable visit for you and your companions, read these few recommendations before you set off:
Check the weather
Is the weather fine? Bring sun cream, hats, sunglasses and water!
Normandy weather? Bring warm clothing and a good raincoat!
Bring good shoes
We’ll be visiting some historic sites: batteries, bunkers, cemeteries, beaches… Sometimes the ground will be wet. We’ll be walking for up to 30 minutes per site.
FAQs
Do you have a question? Please do not hesitate to ask via the contact form.
Are the sites accessible?
Access to the German batteries and the German cemetery is very difficult for people with reduced mobility. The ground is either covered in stones or mud. Only the American cemetery is accessible.
Are animals permitted?
Pets are prohibited on most sites, even if they are kept on a leash.
Are there any shops nearby?
The sites we will be visiting are isolated. There are no shops nearby. For the "Full Day - D-Day" tour, a lunch break is scheduled in the village of Port-en-Bessin.
Can I bring my children?
I adapt to young children. Think about car seats and baby carriers for toddlers, as the sites can sometimes be impassable for a pushchair.
Is there a special dress code?
We will be visiting military cemeteries, where proper dress is required. We will be walking for up to 30 minutes per site, so comfortable shoes are essential.
Is payment secure?
Payment is 100% secure!
You can pay by card or Paypal. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to send me a message via the contact form.
Any furhter questions ?
For all requests via the form, I generally reply within 24-48 hours.
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