Enjoy a day trip along Normandy coasts and discover the main sites of Normand, the landing beaches of June 1944 (Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach where the curse of the history changed) and 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 the famous American landing operations took place. Located on Utah Beach and Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc was fortified by the German troops, reason why American rangers decided to take control of this strategic place.
We will then visit Omaha Beach, Normandy landing beach where many human lives were lost. You will also visit the famous American Cemetery, a wide necropolis which overlooks the beach, and the brand new visitor center. This is a place of remembrance where personal stories, photos, movies, interactive presentations and objects from that period are collected.
We will then go to the city of Arromanches, famous for being one of the historical places of the Normandy landing, in particular for the artificial harbor which was installed there.
ARROMANCHES AT LUNCHTIME
The city of Arromanches offers many restaurants which will allow you to have lunch at your own pace and according to your needs. If you wish, we can also book for you, as an option, the France Tourisme menu in a restaurant at the Hotel de Normandie - See the menu
After lunch, we will visit Bayeux.
VISIT OF BAYEUX (1 hour):
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 - WE RECOMMEND:
Bayeux is located near the landing beaches of Normandy. It was the first city in France to be released and to keep a rich architectural and cultural heritage after the Battle of Normandy.
During your stop in Bayeux, you can visit:
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