D-Day Discovery: American sectors, A 12 hour tour for 1-4 people
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About This Tour in Bayeux
Why Visit Bayeux?
Bayeux, France offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Bayeux provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Bayeux
You can reach Bayeux, France by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city is well-connected by public transportation, including trains, buses, and metro systems. Taxis and rideshare services are also readily available. Train connections from major European cities make Bayeux easily accessible by rail as well.
What's Included
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Visit to Sainte-mère-église square and it's churchOur guide will be waiting at the vehicle in the parking area, holding a sign saying "D-Day Discovery Tour".
End Point
Our guide will be waiting at the vehicle in the parking area, holding a sign saying "D-Day Discovery Tour".
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point
Pickup Time: 30 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Visit to Sainte-mère-église square and it's church 45 minutes
Visit to Sainte-mère-église square and it's church. The story of the tragic arrival of American paratroopers on the night 5th/6th of June 1944 will be told there.
Visit to the Airborne museum, a very well... 1 hour 30 minutes
Visit to the Airborne museum, a very well furnished museum with a lot of interesting pictures, maps and military equipment giving an overview of the American airborne actions on D-Day. Entry fees: Adult: 11,50€, Children: 7,50€
One hour can be spent in Sainte-mère-église square... 1 hour
One hour can be spent in Sainte-mère-église square to do some shopping and to have lunch.
"La Fiere Bridge" was a site where American... 35 minutes
"La Fiere Bridge" was a site where American troops (mainly paratroopers) had a very hard fight against nazi forces from 6th to 9th of June 1944, causing more than 750 American casualties (wounded or killed) to keep this bridge in allied hands.
Utah beach was one of the two landing beaches used by American troops on DDay 30 minutes
Utah beach was one of the two landing beaches used by American troops on DDay. The units that arrived there will join the American paratroopers, who arrived inland during the night, to take control of the Cotentin peninsula roads and later Cherbourg harbor.
Visit to the seafront German artillery position at... 1 hour
Visit to the seafront German artillery position at Pointe du Hoc, assaulted from the cliffs by American Ranger battaillons on the morning of D-Day.
Stop at the cliffs of Vierville-sur-mer, dominating Omaha beach 15 minutes
Stop at the cliffs of Vierville-sur-mer, dominating Omaha beach. An opportunity to discover American military equipment displayed around the local museum, including American LCVP landing craft.
Visit to the Normandy American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-mer 1 hour
Visit to the Normandy American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-mer. This exceptional memorial site is located on Omaha beach battlefield. An opportunity to discover the D-Day events from a place that was at the center of the battle that day.
Visit to the reinforced WN62 German position 1 hour
Visit to the reinforced WN62 German position. Located on the cliffs of Colleville-sur-mer dominating Omaha beach, we will discover, with some German soldiers' testimonies, what D-Day was like seen from that side of the battle. On the same site we will visit the monument dedicated to the American 1st Infantry Division.
Visit to Saint-Laurent-sur-mer, to the first monument dedicated... 10 minutes
Visit to Saint-Laurent-sur-mer, to the first monument dedicated to the American troops who landed on Omaha beach, on the morning of June 6, 1944.
Visit to the site temporarily used as a... 15 minutes
Visit to the site temporarily used as a cemetery for American soldiers killed on D-Day and in the following days.
Visit to the memorial monument dedicated to the... 50 minutes
Visit to the memorial monument dedicated to the landing troops from the American 29th Infantry Division who took part in the Omaha beach invasion, in the early hours of D-Day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
