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Come to visit Normandy D-Day battle sites and U.S landing beaches from Caen Travel in a small group (4/8 participants) aboard a comfortable and air conditioning Minivan Step back in time on a history tour, and learn about the events of June 6, 1944 See the impressive 100 feet hight cliffs and german bunkers overlooking the British channel at Point du Hoc Walk along the Bloody Beach (Omaha) Visit the Normandy American War Cemetery Discover the impressive collection of fighting armoured vehicles at Overlord Museum, Omaha beach

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point with the guide "Régis" just in front of the Caen memorial Museum' entrance .

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Pointe du Hoc

After meeting With your driver-guide "Régis" you will travel to the Normandy beaches aboard an air-conditioned minivan. “Pointe du Hoc”, 100 feet high cliffs between Omaha and Utah beaches overlooking the english channel. In mid 1943 the german TODD organisation set up 6 long range artillery guns (155mm caliber) housed in concrete bunkers and facing the english channel above the cliff. In fact, "Pointe du Hoc" was one of the thousand german stronghold positions of Hitler' project to build a wall of defense along the coast in Europe. Known as « The Atlantic Wall » and which consisted to build bunkers, guns battery and beach obstacles network along the coastline. In June 6, 1944 at 07h10 am 225 US Rangers aboard barges landed just below from the cliffs and began to scale them using ropes in order to stormed the guns emplacement and then destroy them all. Blown up concrete bunkers, bombs craters and traces of the battle are still visibles today.

Duration: 60 mins

2. The National Guard Monument

The National Guard Monument sits on the spot (WN72) where the 29th National Guard Division broke through German defenses on D-Day, June 6, 1944. The monument and the original bunker which it sits atop are maintained by NGEF to preserve the legacy and pay honor to all National Guardsmen who have fought in the European theater.

Duration: 20 mins

3. Omaha Beach

At Easy Green sector, two monuments were erected after the war and still stands facing the beach : Monument « Signal of the Liberation » (photo stop on the spot) This Monument commemorates the landing of the Allied Forces on June 6, 1944 on Omaha Beach, and the liberation of Europe. Two frescoes can be seen on either side of the monument, one dedicated to the 1st US Infantry Division, the other at the 116th Regimental Combat Team of the 29th US Infantry Division. Monument « The Braves » (photo stop on the spot) A monumental work by sculptor Anilore Banon which pay tribute to the courage of Allied Forces soldiers. There you will have a bit of time to walk along the beach and maybe grabb a bit of sand to fill in a tiny glassed container as a souvenir to bring back home.

Duration: 30 mins

4. Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach

Overlord Museum chronicles the period of the Allied landing until the liberation of Paris. The collection was collected by someone who was both a witness to the conflict and involved in the reconstruction of Normandy. Personal items from individual soldiers and armoured fighting vehicles from the six armies in Normandy will be presented as a series of reconstructions showing over 35 vehicles, tanks and guns.

Duration: 60 mins

5. Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

The guide is now taking you to visit the beautiful maintained American Cemetery in Colleville sur Mer which overlooks Omaha Beach nearby. The 180 acre site contains 9,387 perfectly aligned white crosses and a memorial chapel which adds the finishing touches to this moving scene, allowing visitors to reflect on the price of war. While walking along row upon row of white grave headstones, your historian guide will share with you stories of soldiers who fought in the vicinities and then were awarded for gallantry the highest miltary decorations.

Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Travel with a small group (4/8 travellers) aboard a comfortable and air conditioning Minivan

Admission tickets to Overlord Museum in Colleville sur Mer

In-vehicle air conditioning

Driver Guide

Exclusion

Hotels Pick-up and Drop-off

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Public transportation options are available nearby

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Overview

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

Itinerary

1. Pointe du Hoc

2. The National Guard Monument

3. Omaha Beach

4. Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach

5. Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

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Cancellation Policy

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