Private tour of 2 hour to 7 hours by sidecar on the D-Day beaches
From your hôtel to Pointe du Hoc, immerse yourself in a timeless experience and delve into the heart of the decisive sites of June 6, 1944 for a day. Between sea and countryside, let yourself be captivated by landscapes steeped in history.
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D-DAY TOUR ESSENTIEL (2H)
Duration: 2 hours
A condensed tour of the best sites: GOLD BEACH & WN48 or American Military Cemetery (Omaha Beach) & Port-en-Bessin
Pickup included
What's included in Private tour of 2 hour to 7 hours by sidecar on the D-Day beaches
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Bayeux
Your Gentleman Sider (Guide/Driver) will meet you with his retro sidecar at the pickup location of your choice, or at the Bayeux Tourist Office, or at the Bayeux Bus Station. He will assist you in equipping helmets, gloves, and retro goggles before settling you in. There will, of course, be stops along the way for breaks and photo opportunities.
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 harbor to facilitate the landing of heavy equipment, without having to wait for the conquest of 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 brunt of the fighting on D-Day. In order to facilitate the installation and operation of a port as quickly as possible, it was essential not to damage the beach and to preserve the surrounding communication routes. Therefore, the British troops landed further east, between Asnelles and Ver-sur-Mer, and liberated Arromanches by land on the evening of June 6. The port was thus operational by June 14.
Longues-sur-Mer
The Longues-sur-Mer Battery is one of the coastal artillery batteries of the Atlantic Wall, situated in the coastal town of Longues-sur-Mer in Calvados, Normandy. The site consisted of four 150 mm long-range naval guns, each protected by a reinforced concrete casemate, along with various installations to serve and defend them. Located in the Allied landing zone in Normandy, between Omaha Beach and Gold Beach, the battery faced intense aerial and naval bombardments on D-Day, preventing it from fully engaging, and was captured by British troops the following day. Classified as a Historic Monument, it is in good condition. The site is well-preserved and has become a popular stop for visitors touring the D-Day landing sites.
Inclusions
- Blanket (if necessary)
- Use of Retro helmets
- Visit of iconic sites
- Retro goggles
- Anecdotes
- Use of jacket (if necessary)
- Use of gloves
- 1 to 2 passengers per sidecar (one person behind our pilot and one person in the sidecar)
- Lunch or dinner not included in the price of the tour. Our pilots will recommend restaurants if you wish.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that the cemetery opening hours vary and we may not be able to visit after 4PM
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
Meeting / End Points
- We will wait for you in the parking lot of "Bayeux Aventure" leisure park (free parking for cars and motorhomes).
