AIRBORNE D-DAY EXPERIENCE

If you want a tour that visits all the main sites in the Airborne sector of the D-Day Normandy landing beaches and, want to book individual seats, then this is the tour for you!

GUIDED
TOUR

English
TOUR

Free
time

DEPARTURE : 9:30 am

departure from Bayeux, Place de Quebec

Duration of the visit : 8.5 hours

Price : 130€ / per person

AIRBORNE D-DAY EXPERIENCE

Starting at a convenient hour, this tour is designed to allow you to have breakfast in your hotel before meeting your guide at the tour departure point in the center of Bayeux. Once onboard, you will be transported in a modern air-conditioned van/ bus to experience the highlights of the Airborne sector, the most western edge of the Normandy landings on june 6th, 1944.

you will have the privilege of seeing Saint-Mère-Eglise or Brecourt Manor, and many other places where Easy Company and members of the Screaming Eagles stayed during the first days of the Invasion.

Our seasoned guides will take you on a journey of discovery, bringing you closer to the action. You will have lasting memories of your visit including, walking the grounds of the Normandy American Cemetery while Taps is being played.

Highlights

  • Maximum of 20 clients per tour
  • Tour delivered in English only!
  • Experienced professional guides
  • Guided visits and occasions to take photos and explore

DEPARTURE

We like to run on schedule and if you are not at the departure point by the advertised boarding time, we will depart. There will be others on board that have arrived as requested and we do not want to impact their experience. If you do arrive late, you will need to take a cab at your own expense to catch up with the tour. We strongly advise you to arrive early for the tour as no refunds will be considered if you miss the service.

SAINTE MERE EGLISE

This small Norman town was situated on the main N13 road that linked Cherbourg to Bayeux and Caen. This was the main route that both Germans and Americans would have to utlise to mobilise much needed equipment during the battle of Normandy. Sainte Mere Eglise was an objective for 82nd Airborne Paratroopers and has been made famous by the movie, The Longest Day. American Paratrooper John Steele was unfortunate to get caught on the church steeple during the drop.

LA FIERE

The mortal ferocity of the four-day battle for control of the small stone bridge over the Merderet River at La Fière is testament to the bridge’s strategic importance in the D-Day invasion. fought mainly by paratroopers and glidermen from the 82nd Airborne, the battle to secure the bridge at La Fière is described as “probably the bloodiest small unit struggle in the experience of American arms.”

HEDGEROWS BATTLE

As we drive, we will show you some of the typical hedgerow terrain that the allies had to battle through. We will explain how the Germans utilized the countryside to their defensive advantage and how the allies overcame them.

BRECOURT MANOR

Fans of Band of Brothers will love this short stop. We will show you the location where Richard Winters and men of Easy Company silenced four 105mm guns that were shelling Utah Beach on D-Day morning.

LEADERSHIP MONUMENT

We will stop briefly to show you one of our favourite monuments in Normandy. Richard Winters was chosen to represent leadership due to his world wide fame from the TV mini-series, Band of Brothers.

SAINTE MARIE DU MONT

We will take time to explain the significance of this beautiful small village. This was an objective for the 101st Airborne to help the forces landing on Utah Beach.

ANGOVILLE-AU-PLAIN

Situated approximately 5 miles from Carentan, the small village of Angoville-Au-Plain witnessed heavy fighting between the German Paratroopers and American Paratroopers that dropped close by at dropzone D. After our 101st Airborne briefing, you will then hear the incredible story of two Airborne Medics. Kenneth Moore and Robert Wright displayed not only courage but also humanity during the desperate struggle to take this small area of Normandy.

LUNCH BREAK

During our visit, there is ample opportunity to eat in one of the many restaurants or cafes located here. Please bear in mind though that lunch is not provided with the tour and is at your own expense.

POINTE DU HOC

During World War Two, the Nazis were in the process of building the Atlantik Wall; a series of fortifications from Norway to the border of France and Spain. Stretching for over 2000 miles, this formidable construction of fortifications was designed to try and prevent an Allied landing in the west. One such site was located at the Pointe Du Hoc in Normandy. Consisting of 6 long range gun positions and many other concrete bunkers, it posed a real threat to Allied shipping on D-Day. As this battery was right between the two American landing beaches, Allied planners had no choice but to knock out this position. Here you will hear the incredible stories of bravery shown by US Army Rangers who had to scale nearly 100 feet of cliffs to destroy the guns.

OMAHA BEACH – DOG GREEN

You will hear the story of "the Bedford Boys", a group of 30 young men from Bedford Virginia, a town of 3,200. All of whom had joined the National Guard before the outbreak of WW2 and had then been incorporated into Company A, 116th Infantry, 29th Division. Prior to D-Day, they were chosen to be the first wave to land on Omaha Beach, Dog Green Sector, which was the best defended and toughest of the invasion points on that historic day.

AMERICAN CEMETERY

The Normandy American Cemetery covers 172 acres and is the final resting place for many thousands of service men and women. You will have sufficient time to explore the memorial before taking the time to reflect in the cemetery. Four women and three Medal of Honor recipients, including Theodore Roosevelt Jr, are some of the most notable people buried here.

BAYEUX

Bayeux is the home of the Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England. It is also known as the first major city secured by the Allies in France. Charles de Gaulle made two famous speeches in this town. The population is about 15000 inhabitants.

Detail tour

  • Stage : 1 / 13

    WE RECOMMEND ARRIVING BY 09:20

    Meeting point

    Departure

    • We like to run on schedule and if you are not at the departure point by the advertised boarding time, we will depart. There will be others on board that have arrived as requested and we do not want to impact their experience. If you do arrive late, you will need to take a cab at your own expense to catch up with the tour. We strongly advise you to arrive early for the tour as no refunds will be considered if you miss the service.

    • We kindly ask that you be at the shuttle departure point at Place De Quebec in Bayeux at least 10 minutes before the shuttle is due to depart. If you are coming by car, free parking near the train station (10 mins walk).

  • Stage : 2 / 13

    Guided tour

    82nd Airborne

    STE MERE EGLISE

    • This small Norman town was situated on the main N13 road that linked Cherbourg to Bayeux and Caen. This was the main route that both Germans and Americans would have to use to mobilise much needed equipment during the battle of Normandy. Ste Mere Eglise was an objective for 82nd Airborne Paratroopers and has been made famous by the movie, The Longest Day. American Paratrooper John Steele was unfortunate to get caught on the church steeple during the drop.

  • Stage : 3 / 13

    La fiere bridge or Marmion farm

    Guided tour

    La FIERE BRIDGE AND IRON MIKE MONUMENT

    • According to climate conditions and traffic we will do either LA FIERE or MARMION FARM.

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    • La FIERE BRIDGE and IRON MIKE MONUMENT

    • The mortal ferocity of the four-day battle for control of the small stone bridge over the Merderet River at La Fière is testament to the bridge’s strategic importance in the D-Day invasion. It was fought mainly by paratroopers and glidermen from the 82nd Airborne.

  • Stage : 4 / 13

    Inside the vehicle

    4th Infantry

    HEDGEROW BATTLES

    • As we drive, we will show you some of the typical hedgerow terrain that the allies had to battle through. We will explain how the Germans utilized the countryside known as the "bocage" to their defensive advantage and how the allies overcame them.

  • Stage : 5 / 13

    Inside the vehicle

    BRECOURT MANOR

    • Fans of Band of Brothers will love this short stop. We will show you the location where Richard Winters and men of Easy Company silenced four 105mm guns that were shelling Utah Beach on D-Day morning.

  • Stage : 6 / 13

    Inside the vehicle (according to traffic)

    American Forces

    LEADERSHIP MONUMENT

    • We will stop briefly to show you one of our favorite's monuments in Normandy. Richard Winters was chosen to represent leadership due to his worldwide fame from the TV mini-series, Band of Brothers.

  • Stage : 7 / 13

    Inside the vehicle

    101st Airborne

    STE MARIE DU MONT

    • We will take time to explain the significance of this beautiful small village. This was an objective for the 101st Airborne to help the forces landing on Utah Beach.

  • Stage : 8 / 13

    Guided tour (according to traffic)

    101st Airborne

    ANGOVILLE-AU-PLAIN

    • Situated approximately 5 miles from Carentan, the small village of Angoville-Au-Plain witnessed heavy fighting between the German Paratroopers and American Paratroopers that dropped close by at dropzone D. After our 101st Airborne briefing, you will then hear the incredible story of two Airborne Medics. Kenneth Moore and Robert Wright displayed not only courage but also humanity during the desperate struggle to take this small area of Normandy.

  • Stage : 9 / 13

    around 12:45

    Not provided by Bayeux Shuttle

    LUNCH BREAK

    • During our visit, there is ample opportunity to eat in one of the restaurants or cafes located in the Utah Sector. Please bear in mind though that lunch is not provided with the tour and is at your own expense.

  • Stage : 10 / 13

    Guided tour and free time

    US Army Rangers

    POINTE DU HOC

    • One of the famous German gun battery was located at the Pointe Du Hoc in Normandy. Consisting of 6 long range gun positions and many other concrete bunkers, it posed a real threat to Allied shipping on D-Day. As this battery was right between the two American landing beaches, Allied planners had no choice but to knock out this position. Here you will hear the incredible stories of bravery shown by US Army Rangers who had to scale nearly 100 feet of cliffs to destroy the guns.

  • Stage : 11 / 13

    Guided tour

    1st & 29th Infantry Division

    Omaha Beach

    • The US 1st Infantry and 29th Infantry Divisions, as well as elements of the US Army Rangers were tasked with opening up 5 exit points to start the movement inland. When you hear the stories from your guide, you will understand why this beach is known as, "Bloody Omaha".

    • Depending on the tide, you will have the opportunity to walk on the sand and see the beach from the soldiers perspective. From this point of view, the high bluffs that once had machine guns firing down, are very intimidating.

  • Stage : 12 / 13

    Guided tour and free time

    Time to reflect

    American Cemetery

    • The Normandy American Cemetery covers 172 acres and is the final resting place for many thousands of service men and women. You will have sufficient time to explore the memorial before taking the time to reflect in the cemetery.

  • Stage : 13 / 13

    around 6 pm

    End of the tour

    BAYEUX

    • We will finish this Normandy American tour at the same location as we started. Please note that we do not drop off at hotels.

  • important information

    * As we have limited space onboard the vehicles we use for this tour, we are sorry

    but it is not possible to carry in our vehicles any of the following:

    • Luggage / Wheelchairs (including fold up types) / Mobility scooters / Walking frames

     

    * If you are traveling with children, please note that everyone requires a seat.

    * It is a legal requirement so please ensure you book a seat for each person taking the tour.

    * It is forbidden to carry infants on your lap.

    * When booking, please specify the age of the child and we will provide a car seat if require.

    We do not accept children under 4 years old in our group tours.

  • CANCELLATION POLICY

    * For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.

    * If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time,
    the amount you paid will not be refunded.

    * Any changes made less than 24 hours before
    experience’s start time will not be accepted.

    * Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

    * We are forced to pay a PayPal chargeback fee.
    5% will be removed from the amount you are refunded.

    * With respect to our intricate planning, we cannot make any exceptions to this policy.