NORMANDY LANDING BEACHES TOUR - DAY TRIP : Landing beaches - American cemetery - The city of Bayeux

We will take you for a day trip along Normandy coasts to discover the main sites of Normandy landing beaches of June 1944 (Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach) and on the afternoon to the charming city of Bayeux.

YOUR TOUR AND VISIT OF THE NORMANDY LANDING BEACHES

LANDING BEACHES :
You will start your excursion with the Pointe du Hoc where took place the famous American landing operations. Located on Utah Beach and Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc was fortified by german troops, this is why american rangers decided to take control of this strategic place.

Then, you will go to Omaha Beach, Normandy landing beach which caused important human losses. You will also visit the famous American Cemetery, a wide necropolis which overlooks the beach, and the brand new visitor centre. It is a place of memory where personal stories, photos, movies, interactive presentations and objects from that period are collected.

LUNCH IN ARROMANCHES :
A pause for lunch in Arromanches around 1:30 / 2:00pm. We propose, in option, a lunch at the hotel of Normadie (+18 euros). After the lunch we will go to Bayeux.

STOP AND VISIT OF BAYEUX (1h30) :
The afternoon will be dedicated to the city of Bayeux, a charming city that holds many treasures, such as its famous tapestry, wonderful heritage of the Middle Ages, the old Bayeux and its majestic and huge cathedral.

BAYEUX VISITS - OUR SUGGESTS :
Bayeux is located near the landing beaches of Normandy. Its was the first city in France to be released and to keep a rich architectural and cultural heritage at the conclusion of the Battle of Normandy.

During your stop in Bayeux, you could visit :

• Bayeux Tapestry Museum :
  Added fees Classified as "Memory of the World" by UNESCO, the Bayeux Tapestry is an embroidery of 70 meters long, created in the eleventh century. Celebrating the conquest of England by William, Duke of Normandy, the canvas was probably embroidered after the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
• Battle of Normandy Museum :
  Added fees Following the Allied troops landings in 1944, Bayeux was the first French town liberated. The museum is a memorial, recalling this important step of the Battle of Normandy.
• Cathedral : it is an amazing monument of the city not to be missed.
• British Cemetery : it is the biggest british cemetery in France following the Second World War.
• Memorial of War Reporters :
  This place is dedicated to reporters killed in the discharge of their duties since 1944.

ASSETS OF NORMANDY EXCURSION WITH FRANCE TOURISME

• selection of French historical treasures
• discovery of Normandy and its landscape
• a guide ready to help you
• pick up and drop off hotel (optional)
• lunch in a typical restaurant located in Arromanches (optional)

Choose a Private Tour by minibus from 1 to 8 persons

Vehicule and driver-guide at your exclusive disposal - lunch included !

Visit the landing beaches in Normandy as you plan ! We offer you an excursion with a specialised guide driver on Normandy and an air conditioned vehicule during 12H to discover this historical site.

Price : 250.00€/pers (basis : 4 persons)

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