Mémorial de Caen

Learn about the history of World War II and the D-Day events with a small group guided tour of key D-Day sites, along with admission to the unmissable Mémorial de Caen Museum. The tour consists of a self-guided visit of the Mémorial de Caen Museum and a guided tour of the D-Day key sites. You can spend as much time as you wish discovering the Mémorial de Caen on the same day as your D-Day guided tour or another day.  The Mémorial de Caen is a museum and war memorial which you can explore at your own pace. Here, go on an historical journey through the 20th century, discovering major events from the end of World War I to the fall of the Berlin Wall. The museum features an entire section devoted to D-Day, and is the only museum in Normandy to relate the intensity of the invasion and explain its preparation in both enemy camps. You'll get the chance to visit the Normandy landing beaches in the company of an expert guide from Le Mémorial de Caen. Travel by air-conditioned minivan to the key sites: the American Military Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc. This is a small group tour with a maximum of 7 passengers.

Discover one of Europe's leading memorial centres and experience the dark chapters of 20th Century history with this entrance ticket to the Caen Memorial. Learn about the events of World War II that destroyed most of Caen, the tribulation of occupation, and the joy of liberation as you walk through the numerous exhibits. Step into the museum and begin your visit with a film about D-Day to understand the events that took place during World War II. Find out how Normandy and the 100 days following the invasion of Normandy changed the course of history. Walk through the various fascinating exhibits spanning from the end of the First World War to the fall of the Berlin Wall. Discover original battle artefacts, historical documents, film and audio testimonies. Pause to reflect on peace and gain unique perspectives to understand the world and its transformations. To wrap up your experience, make your way to the three memorial gardens dedicated to the three allied forces that helped liberate France. Take a break at one of the museum's two on-site restaurants or pack a picnic on the museum lawn.

Go on a journey back through time on a day-long sightseeing tour of the World War II sites and landing beaches of Caen and Normandy. The excursion starts with a guided tour of the Memorial de Caen Museum. Here, go on an historical journey through the 20th century, discovering major events from the end of World War I to the fall of the Berlin Wall. The museum features an entire section devoted to D-Day and is the only museum in Normandy to relate the intensity of the invasion and explain its preparation in both enemy camps. Pause for lunch at the lovely Les Pommierse Restaurant. Then, continue your tour to the Normandy landing beaches, in the company of your bilingual guide from Le Mémorial de Caen. Travel by air-conditioned minivan to the key D-Day sites visiting the American Military Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, Omaha Beach and the Pointe du Hoc.

07:30 Hotel Pick up and departure destination Caen It takes about 3 hours (240 km) to reach the Memorial of Caen. One stop at the rest area will be made. 10:30 - 12:00 Caen Memorial and Museum visit. Caen Museum, located in the British Sword Beach sector, is the best World War II museum in France. You will get an overview of the Battle of Normandy as well the sense of the personal lives of the people who took part in it. 12:00 Departure to Arromanches-les-Bains. It takes about 0,5 hour (30 km) on the national roads crossing beautiful countryside and small villages. 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch break and visit of Arromanches-les-Bains town. Arromanches is a small seaside town famous for its former artificial Mulberry Harbour. Located in the center of the British Gold Beach landing zone it played an invaluable role in the D-Day landings. 13:30 - 14:30 "360* Circular Cinema" visit. It is located on the top of the hill with the best Viewpoint over the bay of the former artificial harbour. You will watch a very impressive documentary bout 100 days of the Battle of Normandy learning in details Operation Overlord. 14:30 Departure to the Normandy American Cemetery & Visitor Center. It is just half an hour drive (20 km). 15:00 - 16:10 Arrival and Visit of the Normandy American Cemetery & Visitor Center, located in Colleville-sur-Mer and overlooking Omaha Beach. It contains 9,387 U.S. soldiers, most of whom were killed during the Normandy Landings and the Wall of the Missing with the names of 1,557 soldiers missing in action. At the Visitors Center You will find a very nice small Museum with a lot of informations about Battle of Normandy. 16:10 Departure to the close located Overlord Museum. 16:15 - 16:45 Overlord Museum visit. Located just few hundred meters from the Normandy American Cemetery this museum contains many WW2 artefacts and installations like tanks, weapons, guns, many military vehicles, V-1 missile, personal belongings and more. It gives You a personal feeling about D-Day. 16:45 Departure to Omaha Beaches. It takes just 5 to 10 minutes (5 km). 16:50 - 17:20 Arrival at Omaha Beaches. Learn about the huge sacrifice made by the 34 000 men who landed here on D-Day. Omaha Beach is the most popular travellers destination of the D-Day Beaches. 17:20 Departure to Pointe du Hoc. I takes 15 minutes (10 km). 16:50 - 17:20 Arrival at Omaha Beaches. Learn about the huge sacrifice made by the 34 000 men who landed here on D-Day. Omaha Beach is the most popular travellers destination of the D-Day Beaches. 17:20  Departure to Paris. It takes 3,5 hours (290 km). One stop will be made at the rest area. 21:00  Arrival in Paris depending on traffic situation and Your hotel location. Drop off at Your hotel. P.S. 10 more Day trips from Paris to Normandy, Mont Saint-Michel and D-Day Landing Beaches by Clewel Travel in Small groups and as Private Experiences at GetYouGuide.

Depart from your hotel in Paris and then, after 2.5 hours driving, arrive at Colleville Cemetery. Nearly, 9387 American soldiers died during the landing and you will see the perfectly aligned gravestones across this expansive green lawn. The Cemetery visitor center is also very helpful if you wish to know more about the details of Operation Overlord. Omaha Beach was the code name for one of the five sectors of the Allied invasion. the beach is just under the cemetery and was the theater of one of the most intense periods of fighting. The beach was nicknamed the Bloody Beach. You will stop by Arromanche, the seaside city which was a priority target of Allied troops. You will be able to have lunch at one of the restaurants that your driver will recommend to you. To end the visit, you will be driven to Pointe du Hoc. Symbolizing the courage of the young American soldiers involved in its storming, the famous Pointe du Hoc was one of the strongest German fortifications and was taken by force on the morning of 6th June by Colonel Rudder’s Rangers. The site, full of emotional memories, has been completely redeveloped; its impressive appearance bears witness to the intensity of the battle which took place here. You will then return to Paris.

07:30 Hotel Pick up and departure to Caen It takes about 3 hours (240 km) . One stop at the rest area will be made. 10:30 - 12:00 Caen Memorial and Museum visit. Caen Museum, located in the British Sword Beach sector, is the best World War II museum in France. You will get an overview of the Battle of Normandy as well the sense of the personal lives of the people who took part in it. 12:00 Departure to Arromanches-les-Bains. It takes about 0,5 hour (30 km) on the national roads crossing beautiful countryside and small villages. 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch break and visit of Arromanches-les-Bains town. Arromanches is a small seaside town famous for its former artificial Mulberry Harbour. Located in the center of the British Gold Beach landing zone it played an invaluable role in the D-Day landings. 13:30 - 14:30 "360" Circular Cinema" visit. It is located on the top of the hill with the best Viewpoint over the bay of the former artificial harbour. You will watch a very impressive documentary bout 100 days of the Battle of Normandy learning in details Operation Overlord. 14:30 Departure to the Normandy American Cemetery & Visitor Center. It is just half an hour drive (20 km). 15:00 - 16:10 Normandy American Cemetery visit, overlooking Omaha Beach.. It contains 9,387 U.S. soldiers, most of whom were killed during the Normandy Landings and the Wall of the Missing with the names of 1,557 soldiers missing in action. At the Visitors Center You will find a very nice small Museum with a lot of informations about Battle of Normandy. 16:10 Departure to the close located Overlord Museum. 16:15 - 16:45 Overlord Museum visit. Located just few hundred meters from the Normandy American Cemetery this museum contains many WW2 artefacts and installations like tanks, weapons, guns, many military vehicles, V-1 missile, personal belongings and more. It gives You a personal feeling about D-Day. 16:45 Departure to Omaha Beaches. It takes just 5 to 10 minutes (5 km). 16:50 - 17:20 Arrival at Omaha Beaches. Learn about the huge sacrifice made by the 34 000 men who landed here on D-Day. Omaha Beach is the most popular travellers destination of the D-Day Beaches. 17:20 Departure to Pointe du Hoc. I takes 15 minutes (10 km). 17:30 - 18:30 Arrival at Pointe du Hoc, a prominent cliff between Utah and Omaha Beach. This point was important because it was the highest land between Omaha and Utah beaches and could thus fire upon both of them. The site was a gun battery, fortified with concrete casemates and gun pits, forming part of Hitler’s Atlantic Wall defences. 18:30 Departure to Paris. It takes about 3,5 hours (300 km). One stop can be made upon Your request. 21:30 - 22:00 Arrival in Paris depending on traffic situation and Your hotel location. Drop off at Your hotel. P.S. 10 more Day trips from Paris to Normandy, Mont Saint-Michel and D-Day Landing Beaches by Clewel Travel in Small groups and as Private Experiences at GetYouGuide.

DAY 1  Castles: Chambord — Amboise — Chenonceau — Mont Saint-Michel 07:30 Hotel pick up and departure to the Loire Valey. There are 180 km to drive on highway. 10:00 - 11:45  Visit of Chateau de Chambord. The Guide will tell You the history of the Castle and its construction. The Château de Chambord is one of the most popular castles because of its French Renaissance architecture. 11:45  Departure to Amboise city. There is 1 hour drive (60 km). 12:45 - 13:45  Lunch break in Amboise city where You'll find many restaurants and cafes. 13:45 to 15:00 Royal  Chateau d’Amboise with Histopad explaining to You the history of this Castle and of each room. 15:00  Departure to the Chenonceau castle which is located just 20 minutes drive. 15:20 - 17:00 Visit of Château de Chenonceau and its Gardens. The Guide will tell You the history of the Castle and its construction. 17:00 Departure to Mont Saint-Michel. It takes about 3,5 hours (300 km). 20:30 Arrival and accommodations at 3*+/4* hotel in Normandy close to Mont Saint-Michel. DAY 2  Mont Saint-Michel — Pointe du Hoc Memorial — Normandy American Cemetery — Omaha Beach Signal Monument — Overlord Museum — German Gun Batterie de Longues-sur-Mer — Bayeux 08:00 - 12:30  Mont Saint-Michel 08:00 Hotel check out. You can put the baggage to our Minivan which will be located near the hotel. 08:00 - 12:30 Mont Saint-Michel and its Benedictine Abbey visit. 12:30 Departure from Mont Saint-Michel to Omaha Beaches. It will take about 1,5 hours (140 km) to reach the Omaha beaches Signal Monument. 14:00 - 15:00 Arrival at Pointe du Hoc, The site was a gun battery. 15:00 Departure to Omaha Beach Signal Monument. It takes 15 minutes (10 km).  15:15 - 15:40  Omaha beaches Signal Monument visit. Omaha Beach is the most popular travellers destination of the D-Day Beaches. 5 minutes ride (4 km) to Overlord Museum. 15:45 - 16:15  Overlord Museum contains many WW2 artefacts and installations like tanks, weapons, guns, many military vehicles, V-1 missile etc. 16:15 Departure to the just few hundred meters locates Normandy American Cemetery.  16:15 - 17:30 Arrival and Visit of the Normandy American Cemetery & Visitor Center in Colleville-sur-Mer and overlooking Omaha Beach. It contains 9,387 U.S. soldiers, most of whom were killed during the Normandy Landings. 17:30 Departure to to German Batterie de Longues-sur-Mer. It is a 25 minutes ride (15 km). 18:00 - 18:30 Stop at the German Gun Batterie de Longues-sur-Mer. 18:30 Departure to Bayeux. It takes 20 minutes (10 km).  19:00  Hotel accommodation and overnight at a 3*+/4* Hotel in Bayeux. DAY 3:  Bayeux — Memorial de Caen — Calvados — Honfleur  — Rouen — Paris 08:30  Departure to Caen Memorial and Museum. It takes about half an hour (30 km) to reach the Memorial of Caen. There is not enough space for the further description but we can send it to You anytime. 21:00 Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Your hotel. End of the trip.