TOUR NP1

LANDING BEACHES OF NORMANDY 

"Remember D-Day"

 

THE TOUR : 

This day is dedicated to the memory of Normandy battle and the embarkment of the allies in 1944 (referred to as "Operation Overlord". It will be with strong feelings that you will visit some of the areas where the Allies fought to recover freedom. The circuit is of particular interest to World War II veterans, their families and to clients of all nationalities interested in this significant chapter in European history. 

ITINERARY : 

We cross the western districts of Paris as far as the Porte d'Auteuil and take the motorway as far as Caen. 
We stop at the Caen memorial museum (known as the Peace Museum) for a commented visit and film followed by lunch. After lunch we depart for the landing beaches with a stop at both the Pointe du Hoc and the American cemetery Saint-Laurent at Omaha Beach. We continue with a visit of a German battery of artillery and make a stop at Arromanches. Our visit to the landing beaches includes Gold, Juno and Sword (where the Canadians, French and British landed). Short stop on the motorway on our return journey to Paris. Return to Paris : 9.30pm. 

Lunch* at Caen Memorial Museum 
Kir aperitif (white wine with blackcurrant liqueur) 
Cold cured meats & terrines 
Selection of cold meats and composed salads 
Normandy style chicken dish 
Selection of cheese - Selection of dessert 
Unlimited wine served with the meal * Indicative menu


 

LANGUAGES : 

Languages available at each departure : English and French. 


DEPARTURE TIMES : 

* Winter Season  (11/06/01 to 12/30/01 + 03/01/02 to 03/22/02)  : Every Tuesday at 7:15am
* Summer Season (03/23/02/ to 11/03/02)  : Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7:15am.



INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE : 

* Transport in luxury, air conditioned Coach. 
* Services of a licensed guide.
* Entrance ticket for the Caen Memorial Museum.
* Lunch at the Caen Memorial Museum.
* Visit to the Saint-Laurent cemetery.


INFOS : 

* Visit of particular significance for war veterans, their families and those interested in the period of World War II. 
* Opportunity of discovering the Normandy region within one day. 
* Lunch will enable clients to sample some of the local culinary specialties. 

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