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TOUR - DAY TRIP - VISIT : Normandy landing beachesNORMANDY LANDING BEACHES
DEPARTURES :
• Tours every Monday, Thursday and Saturday
• Departure at 7:15 a.m. from our agency / Duration 12h00
• Lunch optionnal
NORMANDY LANDING BEACHES :
You will start your day with the visit of the Pointe du Hoc, this cliff (where German fortifications were
concentrated) is located between Utah Beach and Omaha Beach, the rangers climbed it and today the Star-Spangled
Banner flaps on top of it since France donated this piece of land to the United States in 1979.
You will continue towards Omaha Beach, visit the American cemetery, a wide necropole which overlooks the beach,
and the brand new visitor center. This place of memory where personal stories, photos, movies, interactive
presentations and objects from that period are gathered, is a good complement to the visit of the cemetery.
STOP AND BAYEUX VISIT (approximate duration : 2h30)
Free time at lunch in the town of Bayeux, charming city that holds many treasures, such as its famous tapestry, wonderful
heritage of the Middle Ages, the old Bayeux, which calls for a walk through its streets another age, and its majestic huge
cathedral.
BAYEUX VISIT SUGGESTIONS
During your Bayeux tour, you should discover :
Bayeux tapestry museum :
(Add for ticket locally)
Classified as "Memory of the World" by UNESCO, the Bayeux Tapestry is an embroidery, 70 meters long and made in the eleventh century.
Celebrating the conquest of England by William, Duke of Normandy, the canvas was probably embroidered after the Battle of Hastings
October 14, 1066.
The battle of Normandy museum :
(Add for ticket locally)
Bayeux was the first French town liberated after the Allied landings in 1944. This museum is a memorial, recounts this important episode
of the Battle of Normandy.
Also about Bayeux visit : Cathedral, The British Cemetery and Memorial to war reporters.
OPTIONNAL : LUNCH AT BAYEUX + 22€
Near the cathedral of Bayeux, you will be welcomed in a warm and friendly restaurant. You'll discover traditional food prepared from local produce.
Menu : Starter + main dish + dessert + kir normand (traditionnal appetizer).
This Tour can be privatized in minibus for 1 to 8 persons, pick up and return to your hotel included,
for the rate of : 1240 € ......
Book this private Tour