Small group guided tour of Key D-Day Sites and the Memorial de Caen Museum
Do this because
- Services of a friendly expert guide all day
- Guided visit of the Memorial de Caen museum
- Visit the WWII D-Day Landing Beaches and key sites (Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Military Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer)
What to expect
The D-Day Tour by the Mémorial de Caen is an unforgettable one-day trip for visitors staying in Normandy or in Paris, and coming to Caen by train. They benefit from the services of a guide throughout the day. The day starts with a guided visit of the Mémorial de Caen museum, then lunch at the lovely Les Pommiers restaurant at the Mémorial de Caen and an afternoon tour of the WWII D-Day Landing Beaches and key sites.
The Mémorial de Caen offers its visitors the opportunity to take a historical journey through the 20th century, discovering major events from the end of the First World War to the fall of the Berlin Wall. It has a whole section covering D-Day and is the only museum in Normandy to relate the intensity of the Invasion that followed and explain its preparation in both enemy camps.
The Landing Beaches guided tour will give visitors the chance to learn the story of a day that changed the course of history. The tour is a complete 5 hours round trip with a bilingual guide (French & English) from Mémorial de Caen in an air-conditioned 7-steater mini-van, and it includes the visit of the following sites: Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Military Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer.
Important to know
- Small group of maximum 7 people
- Practical information: please wear appropriate shoes and clothes. It can be windy along the beaches and temperatures can be cool even during the summer
What’s included
Lunch at the Les Pommiers restaurant at le Mémorial de Caen
Drop off at the mainline railway station in Bayeux is normally at around 6.00pm
Bilingual guided tour of the Second World War area of le Mémorial de Caen museum
Entrance fees
Lunch
Guided tour
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
What’s not included
Your return train ticket from Paris-Caen
Tips (optional)
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 7 days before the experience begins., Receive a 50% refund if you cancel up to 3 days before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Gare de Caen, Caen, France
Meeting point:
Pickup takes place at 09.00am. Please note that your guide will be waiting in the main hall of the Caen railway station. Follow the signs ‘Sortie Place de la Gare’ to go to the main hall. Your guide will be near the ‘Point de Rencontre’ sign and will have a board marked Mémorial de Caen.
Provider
Mémorial de Caen
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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