Private sidecar tour to the landing beaches
Embark on an unparalleled historic journey with our D-Day sidecar tours.
On board our vintage sidecars, you will discover the historic sites that changed the course of history, from Gold Beach with its artificial port to Longues-sur-Mer and its German battery, including the cemetery Military of Omaha, your passionate "Gentlemen Siders" guides, experts in the history of the Second World War, will reveal interesting anecdotes and fascinating facts throughout the visit.
And rest assured, your guides are fully licensed and covered by comprehensive insurance to ensure your safety and enjoyment throughout the trip.
In summary, this private vintage sidecar tour is a unique experience that combines history, adventure and fun. So get ready to experience an exceptional moment that you will never forget!
This excursion is suitable for couples, families and groups. From 1 to 8 passengers.
Options
Half-day excursion
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
D-Day Tour: Half day: Discover Gold Beach and its artificial port, a German battery, Omaha beach and its military cemetery.
Pickup included
What's included in Private sidecar tour to the landing beaches
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Bayeux
Your Gentleman sider (Guide/driver) will meet you with his retro sidecar at the pick-up location chosen by you, or at the Bayeux tourist office, or at the Bayeux bus station. He will help you equip yourself with helmets, gloves and retro glasses, to finally settle in. There will of course be stops along the way to take breaks and take pictures.
Arromanches-les-Bains
Your pilot will take you to Arromanches-les-Bains. It was on this beach that, during the Battle of Normandy, immediately after D-Day on June 6, 1944, the Allies established Port Mulberry B, a temporary artificial port to allow the landing of heavy equipment, without waiting for the conquest. deep-water ports, such as those of Le Havre or Cherbourg (Cherbourg-en-Cotentin since 2016). Although located in the center of the Gold Beach landing zone, Arromanches was spared the bulk of the fighting on D-Day. In order to allow the installation of a port and its proper functioning as quickly as possible, it was not necessary to degrade the beach and preserve the surrounding communication routes. The English troops therefore landed further east, between Asnelles and Ver-sur-mer, and liberated Arromanches by land on the evening of June 6. The port was therefore put into service on June 14.
Longues-sur-Mer
The Longues-sur-Mer battery is one of the Atlantic Wall's range of firing batteries, located on the coastal town of Longues-sur-Mer in Calvados. The site consisted of four 150-mm long-range marine guns, each protected by a reinforced concrete pillbox, and various facilities for serving and defending them. Located in the Allied landing zone in Normandy, between the beaches of Omaha Beach and Gold Beach, the battery was subjected to intense aerial and naval bombardment preventing it from fully entering into action on D-Day and was taken as soon as possible. the next day by British troops. Listed as a Historic Monument, it is in a good state of conservation. The site is landscaped and has become a frequent crossing point during visits to the landing sites.
Inclusions
- Use of retro jackets
- Use of retro helmets, gloves, retro glasses (cleaned and disinfected equipment)
- Anecdotes
- Provision of protective visors (if it rains)
- Provision of rain gear
- Vintage sidecar
- 1 to 2 passengers per sidecar (one person behind our driver and one person in the basket)
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
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
Additional Information
Support is offered in Bayeux and its surroundings (7 km maximum).
Meeting / End Points
- We will be waiting for you outside the tourist office, rue Maréchal Joffre
