Remontez le temps et plongez dans la riche histoire du dĂ©barquement en Normandie. Notre excursion d'une journĂ©e au dĂ©part de Paris vous emmène Ă travers les plages et les champs de bataille emblĂ©matiques de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, en compagnie d'un chauffeur-guide expert anglophone.Â
Summary Description
Highlights
- Walk in the footsteps of WWII soldiers on Omaha Beach
- Pay your respects at American Cemetery
- Tour with an Englishspeaking driver guide
- Smallgroup tour to ensure a personalized experience
- Likely to sell out, must book in advance
Description
Revivez l'un des moments les plus importants de l'histoire avec notre excursion d'une journĂ©e en Normandie au dĂ©part de Paris, guidĂ©e par des experts. Vous entreprenez votre voyage dans le confort d'un minibus climatisĂ© haut de gamme oĂą vous rencontrez votre chauffeur-guide anglophone. Avec un maximum de huit participants, cette visite en petit groupe offre une expĂ©rience personnalisĂ©e, avec de nombreuses occasions de poser des questions et d'explorer Ă votre rythme.                                Â
Votre premier arrĂŞt est Ă l'emblĂ©matique Pointe du Hoc, oĂą 225 Rangers ont dĂ©barquĂ© le matin du 6 juin 1944. Le lieu est chargĂ© d'histoire et votre guide vous aidera Ă apprĂ©cier pleinement l'importance du dĂ©barquement. De lĂ , vous visitez le cimetière amĂ©ricain de Colleville sur Mer, qui possède des croix blanches parfaitement alignĂ©es sur le fond d'Omaha Beach. Prenez un moment pour rendre hommage aux soldats qui ont fait le sacrifice ultime. Le dernier arrĂŞt est Arromanches, un site historique connu pour son port artificiel qui a Ă©tĂ© installĂ© dans le cadre du dĂ©barquement de Normandie.Â
Included / Excluded
- Smallgroup tour (max 8 participants)
- Englishspeaking driver guide
- Transport by Premium airconditioned Vehicle
- Personal insurance and expenses.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Meals and drinks.
- Gratuities for the driver/guide.
Start / End Locations
Start Location: 114 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris, France
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Instant booking confirmation
- Small group option, maximum 8 persons
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Prices are per person
- Please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time
- Tour is operated in English
- Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate
- In case minimum numbers are not reached we will reschedule or refund your tour
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Operator strictly adheres to its cancellation policy and will make no exceptions to the policy. If Guest chooses to cancel his or her reservation, Operator must receive written notice of said cancellation in writing via certified mail, fax or e-mail sent to [email protected] (with confirmation of receipt from Operator), and Guest shall be subject to the following cancellation fee schedule: Ophorus requires full payment by credit card, internet payment (through our website) or wire transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest) to make a reservation. We accept payment by AMEX, Visa and Master Card. There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%. For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund: > Up to 24 hours prior to departure: no cancellation fees except the booking fees. > 24 hours prior to departure and less > no refund All semi private tours depart on time. Clients should present themselves at the allocated meeting point at least 10 minutes before the beginning of the tour. Driver/guide will not wait unless Ophorus has been previously informed that the client will be late with a maximum waiting time of 10 minutes. Beyond that waiting time, tours will depart and Ophorus cannot be held responsible for clients missing their tour.
Options and Pricing
| per person pricing | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (0 - 65 years) | €280.00 |
Points of interest
- Normandy American Cemetery, Route du Cimetiere Americain, Colleville-sur-Mer, France
- Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument, Cricqueville-en-Bessin, France
- Pointe du Hoc, Cricqueville-en-Bessin, France
- Omaha Beach Memorial, Avenue de la Libération, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, France
- Longues-sur-Mer battery, Rue de la Mer, Longues-sur-Mer, France
- Overlord Museum, Lotissement Omaha Center, Colleville-sur-Mer, France
- Arromanches Mulberry Harbour Viewing Platform, Rue du Calvaire, Arromanches-les-Bains, France
Terms and Conditions
All our terms & conditions can be found here: https://www.ophorus.com/terms-sales
Additional Information
Veuillez noter que nous ne distribuons plus de bouteilles d'eau afin de limiter notre impact environnemental. Nous vous recommandons fortement d'apporter une bouteille rĂ©utilisable.Â
• Confirmation de réservation instantanée.
• Petits groupes de 2 à 8 personnes.
• La visite nĂ©cessite un minimum de 2 passagers (adultes) pour fonctionner.Â
• Si le nombre minimum de participants n'est pas atteint, nous vous proposons de reprogrammer ou de rembourser votre visite.
• Si vous voyagez avec des bébés, veuillez demander une visite privée .
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FAQ
What is the product name and where does it take you?
You can expect to see historically significant locations such as The Pointe du Hoc, Colleville sur Mer American Cemetery, and Omaha Beach.FAQ 3
How will we reach the Normandy D-Day landing beaches?
You will travel in an air-conditioned minibus with an English speaking driver-guide.
Does the driver-guide speak English?
Yes, the driver-guide speaks English.
What is the Pointe du Hoc?
The Pointe du Hoc was a strong point of the German fortifications, where 225 Rangers landed on the morning of June 6, 1944 during the Normandy invasion.FAQ 8
Is there a memorial chapel at the American Cemetery in Normandy?
Yes, there is a memorial chapel at the Colleville sur Mer American Cemetery.
Is this trip to Normandy suitable for anyone?
The trip is suitable for history buffs or anyone interested in visiting historic locations.
How many crosses are in the American Cemetery of Colleville?
The Colleville sur Mer American Cemetery contains 9,000 perfectly aligned white crosses.
