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Discover the best top things to do in Basse-Normandie, France including D-Day Normandy Landing Beaches Private Round Trip, Private day tour to Normandy D-day beaches from Paris, Honfleur and Cote Fleurie Small Group Day Trip from Paris, Private Full-Day American Sector Guided D-Day Tour from Bayeux, Honfleur and Pays d'Auge Small Group Day Trip from Paris , Mont Saint-Michel EXPRESS (day-trip from Paris by TGV - high speed train), Mont Saint Michel Amazing Day Trip from Paris, Private American Dday tour from Bayeux, Day trip with local driver to Mt Saint-Michel Cancale and Saint-Malo from Rennes, Discover the Dday beaches in Normandy..
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1. D-Day Normandy Landing Beaches Private Round Trip
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Discover Normandy D-DAY sites, known for landing operations from Allied to rescue Europe from Nazi invasion during World War II in 1944, and be part of history. Choose a private Chauffeur round trip transfer in Normandy.
Inclusions: Private Chauffeur, Drinks ( water or soda, Round-trip private transfer, Taxes, tolls, parking, Baby seat/booster seat for free on request, Audioguide
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off outside Paris, Guide
Reviewed By calikid12
Great tour.... Picked us seamlessly at our hotel, grabbed people from one other hotel and headed out. Once there, we were handed off to our guide nice lady whom passed headphones and transponders so we could hear her tour without having to be right next to her. Great idea!!! Since the palace can get packed and noisy. Very informative tour. Tour ended and you were allowed about 90min free time to do whatever before van came back. We used the time to have lunch/breakfast at crepe place very close and very good. Got dropped off at home around 3:30pm.
2. Private day tour to Normandy D-day beaches from Paris
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5.0 based on 48 reviews
Visit the D-day beaches of Normandy and delve into France’s World War II history on this private day tour from Paris. Explore the WWII landings battlegrounds around Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc with your private guide, and learn of the sacrifices made by the opposing Allied and German soldiers. Pay your respects at the American Cemetery with its Visitor Center and visit other top sites of interest including the Pointe du Hoc, German coastal battery and the Pegasus bridge "Hold until relieved". This private tour includes round-trip travel from your central Paris accommodation in a air conditioned van.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private driver/guide, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch (approx EUR 20)
Reviewed By tnkbstr55
Let me add to the list of glowing reviews for this tour service. At the outset, setting up the tour with Deborah was smooth and professional. All of my questions were answered promptly. The day before the tour I received a text from Jozef to confirm arrangements and to advise on Normandy weather conditions. Jozef met us at our Paris hotel at 6:30 AM. He has a comfortable van which easily held the 4 of us. As we drove to Normandy we got to know each other and Jozef began to give us background on the events surrounding D Day. We marveled at Jozef's depth and breadth of knowledge. He is a treasure trove of information, and conveyed that information with passion and respect for the subject matter. It is impossible in a short post to review the entirety of the day. Suffice to say we started with the events in the zone in which American paratroopers deployed, moved to the D Day beaches and ended at the American cemetery. A very moving day. We all agreed the the tour with Jozef was the highlight of our 18 days in France! Jozef has even provided me with a list of follow up books on the subject. Can I give 6 stars? When we return to France we will be using PT/Jozef for other tours.
3. Honfleur and Cote Fleurie Small Group Day Trip from Paris
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Follow in the footsteps of famous French Impressionist painters on this small-group day trip to Honfleur and the Côte Fleurie from Paris. Stroll along the cobbled streets of Honfleur as a guide points out key landmarks including the bell tower, the Old Port and Sainte Catherine Square. Explore the Côte Fleurie to the charming seaside villages of Trouville and Deauville. Along the way, take in sweeping views over the cliffs of Normandy and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to seven people.
Inclusions: Small Group Day trip - Exclusive Services, Pick up and drop off from your accommodation / hotels in Paris, Licensed Professional Driver Guide, Local products tasting (wines, food), Transport by air-conditioned minibus
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By twokids246
I booked a full day tour of Versailles with my daughter and it was just perfect. I had many questions through email prior to our outing and they were always answered in a timely manner. They were always there to help. Our morning started out with a very nice Mercedes van picking us up and taking us to Versailles to meet our wonderful guide, Anna. Anna was very knowledgeable on every aspect of Versailles. My daughter and I learned so much and had the most magnificent time with Anna. If we had done this tour alone we would have been amazed still, but doing it with a guide makes a world of difference. There were so many details and things we would have never known if we didn’t have Anna. When the day was over our driver was right there ready to take us back to our hotel. It was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this company, they were top notch and did everything with ease and class. What an incredible experience!!!
4. Private Full-Day American Sector Guided D-Day Tour from Bayeux
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
This private tour will show you the main D-Day sites from Bayeux. There can be a maximum of 8 people per vehicle and as it will be for your group only there will be time to answer all your questions. You can also specify any particular sites you have an interest in.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Bayeux -Carentan - Ste Mere Eglise area, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Entrance fee Airborne Museum, Lunch
Reviewed By andydeneris
Rene did a great Jon telling stories that you will never get from a history book or even movie. He has many small unique stories that show the magnitude of the war. I highly suggest even if you are not very interested in WWII. He can point at several sights and tell you their history and stories.
5. Honfleur and Pays d'Auge Small Group Day Trip from Paris
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Explore the towns and admire the views which inspired the great Impressionists on this small-group day trip to Honfleur and the Pays d'Auge from Paris. Visit the quaint coastal town of Honfleur with a guide and soak up the atmosphere on the pretty harbor. See sites made famous by painters such as Claude Monet, and discover top attractions including the Old Port and Sainte Catherine Square. Sample fine local cheeses in the Pays d'Auge and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to seven people.
Inclusions: Small Group Day Trip - Exclusive services, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Licensed Professional Driver Guide, Local products tasting, Pick up and drop off from your accommodation / hotels in Paris
Exclusions: Lunch, Food and drinks
Reviewed By twokids246
I booked a full day tour of Versailles with my daughter and it was just perfect. I had many questions through email prior to our outing and they were always answered in a timely manner. They were always there to help. Our morning started out with a very nice Mercedes van picking us up and taking us to Versailles to meet our wonderful guide, Anna. Anna was very knowledgeable on every aspect of Versailles. My daughter and I learned so much and had the most magnificent time with Anna. If we had done this tour alone we would have been amazed still, but doing it with a guide makes a world of difference. There were so many details and things we would have never known if we didn’t have Anna. When the day was over our driver was right there ready to take us back to our hotel. It was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this company, they were top notch and did everything with ease and class. What an incredible experience!!!
6. Mont Saint-Michel EXPRESS (day-trip from Paris by TGV - high speed train)
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
IT IS SAFE TO TRAVEL WITH US - All our services are privatized and without regrouping with unknown visitors coming from outside. - All our tours include a pickup and dropoff at your hotel. - Book now and pay upon arrival. Key points of this tour: 1) travel by speed train TGV 2) More time for visiting - 4 hours to visit by your own. Thanks to complimentary hotel transfer, round-trip train fare, and exclusive ground transportation, your journey to and from the castle is fast, comfortable, and absolutely stress-free. ITINERARY: 06:00 am: Pick-up at your hotel by our driver 07:06 am : departure by train (TGV) to the city of RENNES 09:07 am: meet and greet with your guide/driver and departure to the Mont Saint-Michel 10:30 am: Visit of the Mont Saint-Michel with audio guide 01:15 pm: Back to the train station in Rennes 02:35 pm: departure from Rennes by speed train (TGV) to PARIS 04:36 pm: arrival in Paris and private transfer to your hotel
Inclusions: R/T transfers to/ from the train station from/to your hotel in PARIS, R/T train ticket (High Speed train) to/from RENNES, Driver-Guide assistance all day long, Private transportation by car or minivan, Ticket admission Abbey of the Mont St-Michel, Audio Guide in your own language , All taxes and fees
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Reviewed By O5141HMjonathang
We are travelling from Australia and have previously visited other countries prior to to France which had amazing service and friendlyness. However 5minutes in France we found them to be rude 10minutes in and they were pushing us, 30minutes and pickpocketed. My advice when you get off the train is get back on and try a different country. Try Ireland, England or even Amsterdam. We are counting down the minutes to get out of this thieving, smelly, rude, dirty country Cheers
7. Mont Saint Michel Amazing Day Trip from Paris
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Take this tour and explore the island Le Mont-Saint-Michel(a UNESCO Heritage). The island has fortifications since ancient times and since the 8th century AD has been the seat of the monastery. Between the fifth to the eighth century, Mont Saint-Michel belonged to the territory of Neustria and remained unconquered during the Hundred Years' War and the King Louis XI turned it into a prison. The legend says that the archangel Michael appeared in 708 to Aubert of Avranches, the bishop of Avranches, and instructed him to build a church on the rocky island.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Transport by car or minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By DortB
Stephanie worked with us to set up an itinerary that included what we wanted to see but worked within our time constraints. Stephanie was so knowledgeable and easy to travel with it made for a very enjoyable day. I highly recommend this tour if you’d like a taste of the Loire valley and want a little help to make it happen.
8. Private American Dday tour from Bayeux
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
- local licensed guide of France - 5 years experience - French license of transportation company - a / c Renault Espace (up to 6 people)
Inclusions: Private transportation, Parking Fees, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Jack_and_Lola
Six of us were on a cruise that stopped at Le Havre. Two of us had been to Normandy three times previously and four had not visited the area . We had reached out to another tour company, but it could not accommodate us and recommended Lena. It was very fortuitous for us!! After our initial plan proved to be too ambitious, Lena worked with us to select the places our group particularly wanted to visit in the Utah and Omaha beach areas. She picked us up in Le Havre from our cruise ship (her car is quite comfortable for 6 adults). While heading towards Utah Beach, she provided a thorough overview of the German preparations and the Allies' intentions. Our first stop was Ste. Mere Eglise and we worked eastward, stopping at Pointe du Hoc, WN62/1st Infantry Division Monument, the American Cemetery, and for lunch. She provided an operational understanding of events as they unfolded, but also the individual human stories related to these events. She was able to answer all of our questions. All of us learned a great deal. Lena was most informative, an expert on D-Day history, and an excellent story teller, She had illustrative photos and charts that greatly added to our understanding of the events. We hope someday to return to Normandy and complete the British and Canadian sectors. If we do return, we will take another tour with Lena! She returned us to the ship with ample time remaining. We are very glad she could be our guide for the day. It was a memorable and moving day for us all.
9. Day trip with local driver to Mt Saint-Michel Cancale and Saint-Malo from Rennes
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Discover the Wonder of the West France with a local driver in English, Spanish or Italian. Start the tour in Rennes and visit the Mont Saint-Michel climbing its hundreds of steps to reach the abbey, walk on the fortifications and see the medieval village. After a scenic drive along the bay listed at the UNESCO heritage, you will stop in Cancale...oysters, seafood, galettes, crepes, this tasty town will offer you a large choice for a local lunch. In the afternoon, you will discover the pirate city of Saint-Malo where you could enjoy the beauty of the emerald coast. Your driver will give you all the keys to enjoy the best the place. Saint-Malo is also a nice town for shopping.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch, tickets to abbey church mont saint michel, guided visit
Reviewed By J_SLLin
From the moment our tour guide picked us up at the train station, I knew I would love this tour guide! She is funny, knowledgeable and witty. Every place, every corner we visited that day, she explained in detail with historic stories which were easy to understand and remember. Not only we had a fantastic time in Mont Saint Michel with her, she also took us to a local fish port for fresh oysters. When we got to Saint Malo, we bumped into traffic and had a hard time finding a parking space. She wouldn’t want to waste our time, and showed us a direction for us to begin our walk and then she managed to catch up after finding a parking space. My friend and I actually decided not to have a proper lunch in order to save time, and then in Saint Malo, she told us to wait her for a few minutes in the middle of our walk in the town. She showed up with two packs of tasty local cookies she bought us in a famous local store, and told us” because you saved money for me at lunch”. But we know she didn’t have to, which was sweet! A fantastic tour guide can definitely make your day and make your tour wonderful, and she is the one!!!
10. Discover the Dday beaches in Normandy.
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Dday beaches is a must-see place by its History that has hurt the world. Travel in a sedan or a van Mercedes with a private driver / Local guide from Normandy. It's a ride through the Normandy countryside where wonderfull landscapes and History blend. Is possible to make a customized tour to change the car or start from every where in Normandy or parisian region.
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: Restaurant, souvenirs and snack are not included in the price.
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