Omaha, Utah, Sainte-Mere-Eglise - Follow in the GIs' footsteps
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About This Experience in Caen
Why Visit Caen?
Caen, France offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Caen 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 Caen
You can reach Caen, 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 Caen easily accessible by rail as well.
What's Included
- Lunch at the 'La Marée' restaurant at Grandcamp-Maisy. Maître Restaurateur label, 100% home-made cooking. Includes starter, main course & cheese or dessert, with a choice of meat or fish.
- Bottled water
- Entrance ticket to the Memorial de Caen museum - must be used on a different day to the guided tour
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
The Normandy American Cemetery and MemorialThe guide will meet you in the entrance hall of the museum.
End Point
The village churchThe guide will meet you in the entrance hall of the museum.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is a... 1 hour
The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is a World War II cemetery and memorial that honors American troops who died in Europe during World War II. A memorial in the cemetery includes maps and details of the Normandy landings and military operations that followed. At the memorial's center is Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves, a bronze statue. The cemetery also includes two flag poles where, at different times, people gather to watch the American flags being lowered and folded. The cemetery, which was dedicated in 1956, is the most visited cemetery of those maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC), with one million visitors a year. In 2007, the ABMC opened a visitor center at the cemetery, relating the global significance and meaning of Operation Overlord.
Omaha Beach was one of five beach landing... 30 minutes
Omaha Beach was one of five beach landing sectors designated for the amphibious assault component of Operation Overlord during the Second World War. On June 6, 1944, the Allies invaded German-occupied France with the Normandy landings. "Omaha" refers to an 8-kilometer (5 mi) section of the coast of Normandy, France, facing the English Channel, from east of Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes to west of Vierville-sur-Mer on the right bank of the Douve River estuary. Landings here were necessary to link the British landings to the east at Gold with the American landing to the west at Utah, thus providing a continuous lodgement on the Normandy coast of the Bay of the Seine. Taking Omaha was to be the responsibility of United States Army troops, with sea transport, mine sweeping, and a naval bombardment force provided predominantly by the United States Navy and Coast Guard, with contributions from the British, Canadian and Free French navies.
In World War II, Pointe du Hoc was... 45 minutes
In World War II, Pointe du Hoc was the location of a series of German bunkers and machine gun posts. Prior to the invasion of Normandy, the German army fortified the area with concrete casemates and gun pits. On D-Day, the United States Army Provisional Ranger Group attacked and captured Pointe du Hoc after scaling the cliffs. United States generals including Dwight D. Eisenhower had determined that the place housed artillery that could slow down nearby beach attacks.
This village witnessed the dramatic drop of paratroopers... 45 minutes
This village witnessed the dramatic drop of paratroopers on the morning of 6 June. The film *The Longest Day* recounts the story of John Steele, who became entangled on the church steeple—though he wasn’t the only one. We begin our explanation on the coach before arriving at the church square to view the replica parachutist on the bell tower. Inside the church, we show the stained-glass windows and then take a tour of the surrounding square.
One of the American landing sectors, where Brigadier... 45 minutes
One of the American landing sectors, where Brigadier General Theodore Roosevelt Jr. came ashore with the 4th Infantry Division during the first wave at 6:30 a.m. On the approach to the beach, we point out various military artifacts displayed outside. The Utah Beach landings are explained directly on the beach.
The village church was converted into a makeshift... 30 minutes
The village church was converted into a makeshift field hospital during the Battle of Normandy. Two American medics, working under dire conditions, cared for both American and German wounded—as well as a local child. We visit the memorial and enter the church to view its stained-glass windows and a pew still marked with dried blood.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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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.
