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Normandy (/ˈnɔːrməndi/; French: Normandie, pronounced [nɔʁmɑ̃di] ( listen), Norman: Normaundie, from Old French Normanz, plural of Normant, originally from the word for "northman" in several Scandinavian languages) is one of the 18 regions of France, roughly corresponding to the historical Duchy of Normandy.
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1. D-Day private tour Omaha Beach from Caen with audio guide.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Private circuit on the landing beaches with audio guide and driver in a 7 seater vehicle. We adapt to the needs, desires, rhythm of our customers. The driver is also your Norman host if you stay at the hotel La Fontaine Caen Center. 2 people minimum.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By timrN8194CR
My stepmom found Matthew after searching through multiple Normandy private tours. Thank goodness, it was fantastic! We basically had him as our private guide for 9-hours, taking us to Saint Mare Eglise, Utah Beach, Point Du Hoc, Omaha Beach, Normandy American Cemetery and several others. Matthew picked us up at our hotel front door in Caen and he was extremely flexible and adjusted to what we wanted to see or eat. At the end of the day, he went out of the way to show us Willian the Conqueror’s castle in Caen. Overall, a fantastic tour at a great bargain (~$100/person). We highly recommend you try this tour when you come to Normandy. We took Matthew’s business card and will absolutely hire him again.
2. D-Day private tour Omaha + Utah Beach from Caen with audio guide
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Private tours with audio guide and driver. we adapt to the needs, desires and rhythm of your group. The driver becomes your Norman guest if you stay at the hotel La Fontaine Caen Center. Departure 9h from Caen. Minimum 2 people
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: Entrance to the Airbone Museum in Sainte-Mère-Eglise, Lunch
Reviewed By timrN8194CR
My stepmom found Matthew after searching through multiple Normandy private tours. Thank goodness, it was fantastic! We basically had him as our private guide for 9-hours, taking us to Saint Mare Eglise, Utah Beach, Point Du Hoc, Omaha Beach, Normandy American Cemetery and several others. Matthew picked us up at our hotel front door in Caen and he was extremely flexible and adjusted to what we wanted to see or eat. At the end of the day, he went out of the way to show us Willian the Conqueror’s castle in Caen. Overall, a fantastic tour at a great bargain (~$100/person). We highly recommend you try this tour when you come to Normandy. We took Matthew’s business card and will absolutely hire him again.
3. Explore Vernon & Giverny - E-Bike Rental
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Givernon Rental Station offers a fun and unique way to explore Vernon & Giverny. Biking is a fun, inexpensive way to get around Vernon and enjoy the scenic pathways to Claude Monet's House & Garden in Giverny.
Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Bicycle helmet, Local Map, Bottled water
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4. Electric Bike Rental (E-Bike)
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 27 reviews
Freedom, simply! Breathe, smell, enjoy the nature around you and rediscover the pleasure of riding a bike! The itineraries that we recommend are very little frequented, or specially adapted to bicycles: you will reach places that you would never have seen at the wheel of a car!
Inclusions: Bottled water
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Kay W
We used Locvelo to transport our luggage each day on a cycling trip from Cherbourg to Caen. The owner could not have been more helpful - always arriving on time and replying to emails very promptly. I would definitely recommend the company to anyone requiring luggage transfer.
5. Calvados Experience Immersive Tour
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 118 reviews
For young and old, on the old cellars of the famous Calvados Père Magloire, an immersive and multisensory visit unique in France. Through 7 unexpected and scenic universes, discover the History of Normandy and the manufacture of Calvados. Since the Vikings, travel through the apple to know the secrets of the transformation into a subtle nectar. A journey using all your senses, to fall under the spell of the apple.
Inclusions: Tasting of 2 Calvados, the range of appetizers or organic apple juice
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Reviewed By Malcolm R
I was disappointed by the fact that the presentation was so impersonal. While it was well done from a audtio-visual aspect I wanted to be able to interact with real people, to ask questions on Calvados, origins, apple types, how it was made and so on. Instead there was this standard simple presentation with strong PR overtones. Even in the tasting room staff pured a sample then moved away and it was not easy to get the information I wanted. By the last sample one staff member was beginning to warm to the task but really I had hoped to see the actual production process, not just a static dispaly of some equipment and a film on the orchards etc. I still bought a bottle because it is rather good Calvados.Perhpas I was expecting too much. I enjoyed the tasting.
6. Giverny & Versailles Priority Access Optimized Guided Day Tour from Paris
Overall Ratings
2.0 based on 4 reviews
A day tour especially designed to discover, in one day, two of the most famous sites around Paris : The house and gardens of Monet at Giverny and the Palace of Versailles. - Direct transfer between Giverny and Versailles - No queuing ticket (priority access guaranty) to enter Versailles Palace - Entrances for House of Monet included During the tour, you could see the Monet's House restored as before, the workshop's painter and stroll through the wonderful garden (4h on the spot) After your visit of Giverny we transfer you directly to the Versailles palace. Arrived in Versailles, we offer you a priority access to the Palace to avoid any queuing and enjoy, at most, your visit inside the castle (Visit at your own pace, with audio-guided comments). Free time to stroll through the amazing gardens.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, At Giverny, tickets for House of Monet included, At Versailles, no queueing (priority access) tickets + audioguides comments to download, Direct transfer between Giverny and Versailles
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By DGParis20
Experience was very good. Only issue was that I kept calling them a day before to ask for departure time but they picked up the phone after a long time and after dozens of tries. But once we were there it was a fantastic experience.
7. Small-Group D-day Normandy Tour with Audio guide and hotel pick up from Paris
If you neither want to be on your own nor have to follow the rhythm of a guide all the afternoon, the audio-guide is the best option for you. A professional driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel or Your residence in Paris and take you to Bayeux.You will continue your visit where your audio-guided tour will get started. Be immersed in the event of the D-day of 1944, discovering this historical region with our audio-guide. Let it guide you through the Sainte Mère Eglise, Pointe Du Hoc and discover its secrets at your own rhythm. You will then discover Omaha beach, where the American soldiers landed on June, 6th of 1944 to free the area from the German Army. Nearby, visit the American cemetery and Memorial of Colleville-sur-Mer, the first American cemetery on European soil in World War II, which honor the service, achievements and sacrifices of U.S. armed force.
Inclusions: English-speaking driver, Audioguide in English, Round-trip Transfer, Small group of 8 persons maximum, Hotel pickup and drop-off inside Paris (zip codes starting with 75), Free time in Bayeux ( 2 hours, Immerse yourself in the D-day discovering: Sainte Mere Eglise,The Pointe Du Hoc, Omaha beach, American cemetery and Memorial, Visit the region on your own pace with the audio-guide, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Food and drinks, 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.
8. Guided tour of Claude Monet's house in Giverny by private car from Paris
We pick up at your hotel or airbnb. Monet settled in Giverny in 1883. He transformed an abandoned domain into a jewel of flowers, inspiration for his paintings. The frequent visits of his friends and admirers made Giverny the center of his existence. Until his death in 1926, the painter, father, gardener, and man never left Giverny.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Ticket
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Janice T
I expected to enjoy our Normandy tour, but had no idea just how blown away we would be. The experience was beyond anything I can put in words, just a must see, once in a lifetime experience. Of course, Juliens knowledge, and pleasant demeanor just added to it. We did it in one day from Paris. A long day, but definitely doable. I highly recommend this tour!
9. D-Day private tour Juno Beach departing Caen with audio guide. 2Pers. minimum
Private tours with audio guide and driver in a 7 seater vehicle. We adapt to the desires, needs and pace of our customers. The driver also becomes the Norman guest if you stay at the Hotel Caen Fountain Center. 2 people minimum.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: Entrance to Juno beach center - 7 € per person, Lunch
Reviewed By timrN8194CR
My stepmom found Matthew after searching through multiple Normandy private tours. Thank goodness, it was fantastic! We basically had him as our private guide for 9-hours, taking us to Saint Mare Eglise, Utah Beach, Point Du Hoc, Omaha Beach, Normandy American Cemetery and several others. Matthew picked us up at our hotel front door in Caen and he was extremely flexible and adjusted to what we wanted to see or eat. At the end of the day, he went out of the way to show us Willian the Conqueror’s castle in Caen. Overall, a fantastic tour at a great bargain (~$100/person). We highly recommend you try this tour when you come to Normandy. We took Matthew’s business card and will absolutely hire him again.
10. Private Mont Saint Michel tour from Bayeux
Visit one of the most spectacular sight in Normandy! The beauty of the architecture, its long history and the movement of the highest tides in continental Europe make this site "must see" in our region. Known as a Marvel of the Western World, the monument and its unique natural setting are also now classified World Heritage sites by UNESCO. Mont Saint Michel is the region's star attraction since pilgrims first flocked here 1000 years ago, it now draws almost three million visitors each year and had only 40 true inhabitants. Fast pass to skip the queues at the Abbey provided by your tour guide.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, 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.
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