WW2 VIP landing beaches tour - half day
For half a day, choose to discover the Utah Beach area (and the American paratroopers) OR Omaha Beach (Colleville-sur-Mer American cemetery area) to discover the American landing beaches.
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Utah Beach sector: set foot on the American beach where General Théodore Roosevelt landed, discover the village of Sainte-Mère-Eglise known via the film "The Longest Day", and the sector of the American paratroopers of the 101st and 82nd airborne divisions.
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Omaha Beach sector: discover the famous landing beach known in the film "Saving Private Ryan", explore Pointe-du-Hoc, an essential place to understand what American soldiers experienced, finish this half-day with a moment of memories filled with personal stories at the American cemetery of Colleville-sur-Mer.
Options
WW2 VIP landing beaches tour - half day
Pickup included
What's included in WW2 VIP landing beaches tour - half day
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Utah Beach
OPTION 1 to visit: the Utah Beach area. Discover Utah Beach, one of the two American landing beaches, and the sector of the paratroopers of the 101st and 82nd airborne. Visit to Sainte-Mère-Eglise and the paratrooper sector.
Omaha Beach
OPTION 2 to visit: the Omaha Beach area: Discover the German battery at Pointe-du-Hoc, and the combat which took place at the top of this cliff, stroll the beach of Omaha Beach also known as "Bloody Omaha. End this half-day visit with a of meditation at the American cemetery of Colleville-sur-Mer.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
If you are staying around Bayeux, Carentan, Ste-Mère-Eglise, we can pick you up directly from your accommodation.
Meeting / End Points
- If you do not need support, we can meet you at Parc Michel d'Ornano (car park) (GPS: 49.273769, -0.702384). We can also meet you in Carentan, Ste Mere Eglise, Ste Marie-du-Mont.
