9 Walking Tours in Caen That You Shouldn't Miss

Uncover the legendary battles, historic secrets, and stories of exceptional courage, as you explore the notorious D-Day landing sites. Walk in the footsteps of allied soldiers, visit original German bunkers, and travel back in time at the Sainte-Mère-Église Museum. Stand on the same cliffs taken by American troops during WW2, and learn how and why Utah Beach became one of the most important locations in the history of Europe. Gaze down from the Pointe-Du-Hoc memorial more than 100m above sea-level, and visit the final resting places of soldiers who lost their lives fighting for freedom. Venez Discover brings the best out of each place by meticulously crafting each tour exclusively while taking care of our environment. We aim to bring the love, passion, and interest for our planet in each tour or service provided to you.

Inclusions: Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Skip-the-Line Airborne Museum Entry Ticket, Multilingual Private Expert Guide

Exclusions: Lunch

Memorable day trip from Paris to visit the Normandy battlefields and landing beaches of World War II. Your guide will take you to famous wartime sites and also to the American cemetery.You will gain insight into the sacrifices of Allied soldiers and the French citizens they liberated.

Inclusions: Roundtrip transportation to Normandy from Paris, Service of a Normandy D-Day expert licensed guide., Admission ticket to the Caen Memorial Museum., Visit of the Pointe du Hoc., Photo-stop at Omaha Beach, Visit of the American Cemetery, Stop at Arromanches or at Juno Beach

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected), Lunch

Mont St. Michel, or “The Wonder of the West”, is one of France’s top attractions and the most popular destination in Normandy. Our day-trip transports you to this UNESCO World Heritage Site on a comfortable coach ride from Paris, taking in the landscapes of Normandy along the way. As you approach this unique island, you’ll catch your first glimpse of its famous 10th-century gothic abbey. You’ll have four hours to lunch and explore at your leisure, with your multi-language audio guide. Wander through the village and its steep streets, visit the abbey with its medieval architecture, hunt out picture-postcard views across the Atlantic, and watch as the tide rises around the island. Don’t forget to taste local, seasonal products in the traditional décor of one of the many eateries. We’ve negotiated preferential offers in several restaurants, as well as discounts in shops and museums. The island is yours to enjoy at your own pace, before you return to Paris by coach.

Inclusions: Round-trip transport from Paris by air-conditioned coach, Audio guide in 10 languages (English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, German, etc), Special offers for museums, Reductions in shops selling "La Mère Poulard", Discount flyers at Mont Saint Michel, Entrance ticket for the Abbey, Service of a multilingual host

Exclusions: Guide, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks

On your pilgrimage from Paris to Normandy, leave the details to us. In one unforgettable day, we’ll take you to experience history where it happened. What better way to honor the sacrifices that changed the course of WW2?You’ll visit legendary Omaha Beach and remnants of the Arromanches artificial harbor left by allied forces, and get fascinating insights into those fateful days, learning just some of the incredible stories at the Visitor Center. Take the Memorial Drive along Juno and Gold Beaches,names that will echo with meaning for all eternity. Pause to reflect in the solemn setting of the pristine American Cemetery. Your guide will bring memories to life and help you gain a special understanding of what the Allied soldiers faced and why French locals are still so grateful to the Liberation forces. If you want, when booking, upgrade to a small-group tour for a more personal experience.

Inclusions: Round-trip transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach from Paris, Service of a Normandy D-Day expert licensed guide, Departure from Paris, near Eiffel Tower , Visit of the American Cemetery., Stop at Arromanches with free time for lunch , Photo-stop at Omaha Beach., Visit the 360 Musemum in Arromanches

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off , Lunch

Expand your horizons with a day trip to medieval Mont St Michel, one of France’s most iconic attractions. This magical UNESCO World Heritage island is a step out of the ordinary with its famous gothic abbey and legendary stories. You’ll arrive after a scenic drive from Paris through the landscapes of Normandy, with a guide to brush up on your history. There’ll be plenty of time to explore the island, admire the bay views and do a little shopping, with a delicious lunch included.

Inclusions: Service of a Professional Licensed Guide, Entrance ticket to the Abbey, Return transportation from Paris, 3 Courses Menu (starter + main course + dessert), drinks included, Benefit from attractive special offers to museum, shops with "La Mère Poulard", discount flyers

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off in Paris

With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Inclusions: Local guide "Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Entrance fees, Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Food and drinks, Local transportation around the city (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

March into the British landing sector and cherish the lives of the men & women of the Royal Navy to whom have been lost fighting for the dependance of France. During your tour you will firstly discover Gold Beach where the landing took place on Le Hamel and La Rivier.Thereafter, you will continue onto Sword Beach where Operation Neptune of Operation overload occurred.Indulging a lunch at a typical Norman restaurant in Caen tasting the traditions of this memorable region. Shortly after, you will indulge a short walking tour of the small town. Pegasus Bridge build in 1934 to honour the operation which made the births conquer these parts gains the germans. The name is aligned with the British Airborne Forces emblem worn during that time.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

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Caen is a historic city in France. It was massively damaged during the Battle of Normandy, but considerable history and heritage survived to make it a charming city. The St Peter's Church is one of many buildings that have been beautifully restored after the Second World War. Admire the 11th-century old medieval castle, built by the most famous of the dukes of Normandy, William the Conqueror. See some of the highlights of the city, and listen to the engaging stories of our professional local guide.

Inclusions: Local Guide who will be with your group only, Private guided Tour, Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spot

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance fees

We offer during this 2-day trip most popular sights of Normandy and Brittany wit Cheese, Calvados & Cider tasting by our comfortable WiFi air conditioned Mercedes Minivan for up to 6 clients + Guide + Driver. You’ll see Rouen, Étretat, Honfleur, Mont Saint-Michel and Fougères We offer a high-quality product with with a live guide. Guided walking tours in Rouen, Honfleur and Etretat, Mont Saint-Michel with Abbey visit and Fougères. We bring You to the local Calvados producer where You can get explanations from the local producer how it is being made for centuries and taste the genuine Calvados & Cider of Normandy (included). We want to stress that we offer one professional driver and one professional guide as well. Each of them makes with quality his job concentrated on his duties. Minivan drives faster than normal bus. Minivan is also more comfortable for such trips compared with normal cars. You save up between one and two hours compared with big buses.

Inclusions: Calvados and Cheese tasting, Comfortable Mercedes minivan, air-conditioned, WiFi on board, Guided visits of Rouen, Honfleur, Etretat, Mont Saint-Michel, Fougeres, Professional Guide and Driver, Two bottle of water per person, Hotel accommodation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenirs