Private American landing beaches tour from Bayeux

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.

Itinerary

1. Sainte-Marie-du-Mont

   Discover the typical Norman village, linking Utah Beach and Carentan, and thus an important road crossroads to take.

   · Non-stop passage

2. Major Richard Winters Memorial

   Memorial in tribute to the hero Major Winters, well known in the Band of Brothers series

   · Non-stop passage

3. Utah Beach

   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.

   · 1 h 30 min

4. Bayeux Shuttle - Meehan Memorial

   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.

   · Non-stop passage

5. Bayeux Shuttle - Hedgerows Battle

   Discover the bocage, this Normandy countryside where the paratroopers landed and fought on the night of June 6, 1944.

   · Non-stop passage

6. Sainte-Mere-Eglise

   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.

   · 2 h 30 min

7. Pointe du Hoc

   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.

   · 1 h

8. Omaha Beach

   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”.

   · 1 h

9. Cimetière Américain de Colleville-sur-Mer

   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.

   · 1 h

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

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

How to use your ticket

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• 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

Travelers

Pricing per vehicle (up to 8 people).

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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