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Explore the history of the American landings in Normandy, visiting iconic places such as Omaha Beach and Utah Beach, or Sainte-Mère-Eglise and the American Cemetery of Normandy. This tour immerses you in the story of American soldiers, from infantry to airborne to Rangers. A Speaker Guide will accompany you to share captivating stories about the ordinary soldiers who marked this era. Escape mass tourism and discover less-traveled sites, while understanding the strategic importance of the region.
- Historical route of the American landing sites in Normandy
Visit the American Cemetery, Utah Beach or Sainte-Mère-Eglise, emblematic sites of the Battle of Normandy.
- Authentic stories about American soldiers engaged in Normandy
- Discovery of the remains of the Atlantic Wall
- Speaker's Guide for an Immersion in the History of June 6, 1944
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The Guide will be waiting for you in the parking lot of the Battle of Normandy Museum and will be recognizable with a blue coat.
Itinerary
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1Batterie Allemande de Longues-Sure-Mer
Discover the German battery of Longues-sur-Mer, a key site of the perfectly preserved Atlantic Wall. Between imposing bunkers and cannons still in place, immerse yourself in the history of the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy.
35 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
Opposite Omaha Beach, in the Fox Green and Easy Red sectors, discover the landing through the eyes of German soldiers before learning all about the American assault.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
Discover the Colleville-sur-Mer American Cemetery, one of the most emblematic places of the D-Day. Between a garden of remembrance, a memorial and perfect alignments of steles, the visit offers a unique moment of reflection in front of history.
50 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
In Vierville-sur-Mer, the National Guard monument commemorates the first American soldiers to tread Omaha Beach. An essential stop to understand the crucial role played by these units on June 6, 1944.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Pointe du Hoc
Discover Pointe du Hoc, a spectacular fortified promontory stormed by American Rangers on June 6, 1944. An emblematic place of the D-Day, marked by its craters, bunkers and impressive panorama.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6
Meal break, free time
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
On Purple Heart Lane, the peaceful landscapes of the marshes contrast with the intensity of the fighting here by American paratroopers. A road that has become a symbol of courage and sacrifice.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8Utah Beach
Utah Beach is the second beach in the U.S. sector. Added to the landing plans at the last minute, it was to give a gateway, in Normandy, to the troops of the American 4th Infantry Division, in order to liberate Cherbourg, the only deepwater port on the Cotentin peninsula.
35 minutes • Admission ticket included -
9Sainte-Mere-Eglise
Sainte-Mère-Eglise is known worldwide for the assault by American paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st American Airborne Divisions. Some of these men arrived directly at the village square. Discover their stories as you walk the streets.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
The German cemetery of La Cambe houses the graves of more than 21,000 soldiers who fell in Normandy. A sober and moving place dedicated to the remembrance and memory of all the victims of war.
25 minutes • Admission ticket included
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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