Top Caen Day Trips

Explore some of the most famous battlefields of World War II during this private Normandy tour from Caen. Visit the D-Day beaches, where Allied soldiers invaded northern France on June 6, 1944. See the landing beaches and battlefields of Normandy, pay homage to the fallen at national cemeteries and visit area museums. Your expert guide can personalize this private tour to suit your interests.

Spend a day exploring the surreal beauty of Mont St-Michel on this private tour from Caen. The 8th-century Benedictine Abbey is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rising from an island just off the Normandy coast. Tour the abbey with your expert guide, followed by free time to wander the village independently. Time permitting, choose to visit another nearby attraction, such as the towns of Balleroy, Avranches, Bayeux, St-Lô or Villedieu les Poeles, or the Abbey of Cerisy.

Discover a famous landmark from World War II during this private tour of the Normandy landing beaches. Get picked up at the address of your choice in Bayeux or Caen and set out on a full-day tour. Learn about the main operations of the American troops on D-Day in Normandy and see where these events took place. Visit several different landing beaches and coastal promontories from Omaha Beach to Utah Beach to Pointe du Hoc.

Marked by engraved headstones, battle-scarred landscapes and the memories of the fast-disappearing 'Greatest Generation', we will pay tribute to those young men that gave their lives for our freedom. We need to ensure that their story is passed on from present to future generations !!! During that tour, we will cover different topics (the ground, naval, airborne forces, the artificial ports, the decoy plan called Fortitude, the French life under the german occupation, the French resistance, the Atlantic wall, …).

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

When you're in Caen, don't miss the chance to visit Omaha Beach, one of Normandy's D-Day landing shores. Making it easy for you to visit the site in just an afternoon, this private experience includes transport for your own group of up to six people, and a driver to organize the map work and the itinerary. You'll get historical commentary about the World War II events, too.

Delve into Normandy's vast and often turbulent history on a private day tour through the region. Depart from Caen to Bayeux—home to the impressive Bayeux Tapestry, which illustrates (literally) the Battle of Hastings. Then head to Honfleur, a lovely port town sporting colorful timber homes and a favorite haunt of Impressionist painters. See France's largest wooden church before stopping in Pays d' Auge. Here you have a chance to sample regional delicacies such as Camembert cheese and Calvados brandy. Cider is also ubiquitous to the area. 

Learn about World War II history and visit France's most important D-Day sites with this private tour from Caen. Stops along the way include Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery at Colevillle-sur-Mer, and the remains of the German battery Pointe du Hoc. You'll also be provided with an audio guide loaded with important information about the area's history, in English.

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.

Discover the charms of Mont-Saint-Michel on this private full-day tour. Take an early morning train from Paris to Caen. Explore the town and enjoy a breakfast of coffee and croissants. Travel through the lovely Normandy countryside to Mont-Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a comprehensive tour of the abbey, break for a traditional sausage and calvados.

Embark on a historical and cultural tour of Normandy on a day trip from Caen. An experienced guide accompanies you on this private day-long tour, which includes visits to both Rouen and Giverny. In Rouen you'll see the famous square where Joan of Arc was executed, and marvel at Rouen Cathedral's towering spire—the highest in France. In Giverny tour the former home and gardens of artist Claude Monet (own expense), where you can practically see his paintings come to life. This tour can be customized to suit your needs.

Private shuttle to Mont-Saint-Michel from Caen. 4 hours on the spot. The driver becomes your Norman guest if you stay at the hotel La Fontaine Caen Center. Minimum 2 people

Follow in the footsteps of historic icons like William the Conqueror, Joan of Arc and Rollo on this full-day private tour of Normandy. Discover the dark secrets and major events of French history as you explore Rouen, Caen and Bayeux with an expert guide. Start with a visit to historic Rouen to view the magnificent Cathedral and see the spot where Joan of Arc was killed. After lunch (own expense), explore the port town of Caen, including William the Conquerors's castle and the Abbaye aux Hommes, then marvel over the world-famous Bayeux Tapestry.

Half a day visit to Normandy D-Day battle sites and British landing beaches from Caen Travel with your own group (3/6 travellers) aboard a comfortable and air-conditioning Minivan for a more personalized atmosphere Step back in time on a history tour, and learn about the events of June 6, 1944 Stop at the exact location where the original « Pegasus Bridge » used to stand and first spot where the british paratroopers landed aboard gliders on D-day . Pay your respects to the fallen British soldiers visiting the British Normandy Memorial overlooking Gold Beach. Be amazed to see the German artillery battery of Longues-sur-Mer. The battery is the only one in Normandy to retain all its original 150mm guns in site . Discover the pretty little town of Arromanche and the vestiges of the artificial port (Mulberry B Harbour) laid within few days by british engineers in June 1944. Dive into the D-day landing and the Battle of Normandy inside the 360 Circular cinema in Arromanches

Travel with your own small group of passengers (4 minimum / 8 maximum) aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan in a friendly atmosphere. Your "Régis" guide will tell you about the key events of Operation "Overlord" and the Normandy landings on June 6, 1944. You will discover the areas where American soldiers parachuted and gliders landed between Sainte Mère Eglise and Carentan le June 06, 1944. At the Airborne Museum, you will board a real C-47 plane in England, and experience what paratroopers experienced when crossing the English Channel before landing at Sainte Mère Eglise. Extend the experience by watching 2 3D films on a giant 15m screen on the Battle of Normandy between June 6 and the end of August 1944

This is a "private tour" in a comfortable vehicle, leather upholstery, air conditioning, tinted windows. Bottles of water and sweets included on board the vehicle. Our driver picks you up either in your hotel, or in a train station, or in a place of your choice within a radius of 30km around Caen. He can take you (pick up) within a radius of more than 30kms with a supplement for transport. The places visited can be at the convenience of the customer because the vehicle with driver is made available to him. Thus, the customer can choose to organize this excursion as they see fit, at the pace they prefer. Stop whenever you want, stroll, rest, leave... Visits are free with or without audio guide and passengers can also go to museums for which they will have to pay an entrance ticket.

Eat your way around Normandy in just one day on this day-long, small-group food and eating excursion from Caen. Go to the untrammeled parts of the region and get jaw-dropping views of views of Trouville, Deauville and Honfleur along the way. Stop and visit with some producers of Camembert, Pont L'évèque, cider and calvados and then tuck into some amazing meals at some of the region's best restaurants.

This offers allows you not only to visit a local distillery, but also to sample the products at the end of the visit. Also, this tour covers the highlights of the Pays d'Auge region. It is the perfect tour for a first visit to Normandy if you are interested in traditions and scenic landscapes. Your local tour guide born and raised in Normandy has a degree in Norman history, and will be able to provide countless bits of information about the region. With 12 years experience, you can be sure that your tour will be memorable. Strictly private tour in luxury minivan.

This is a unique opportunity to see the broad picture of the DDay invasion, as this tour covers the highlights of the Normandy Landings. A museum is included in this tour. Transport in a luxury minivan Mercedes V-Class with knowledgeable driver-guide. We guarantee professionalism, patience, and a “people-first” attitude.

Our guide, passionate about history, will take you on a journey through different sectors of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. Based on historical facts, anecdotes, drawn from years of reading and reconstruction, it intends to leave traditional tour operators and above all to continue to honor the memory of our ancestors. Its advantage? unparalleled knowledge of the terrain.

Your guide is a Normandy born licensed tour guide, specialized in Norman history. This tour focuses on Band of Brothers and the 101st Airborne. Your guide has personnally guided and participated in several events around Band of Brothers, meeting veterans & their families as well as the actors of the series. She also has led many tours in the footsteps of the paratroopers. Strictly private tour in luxury minivan. Pick up at the location of your choice Bayeux or Caen area.

Discover the most famous of all the Normandy historical sites with a Normandy native driver guide. Although a minimum level of mobility is required to do this excursion, you will be in charge of the pace during your time on own which will allow most to take this tour without feeling rushed.

Treat yourself to an incredible day in Normandy touring in the footsteps of its most famous Duke : William the Conqueror. You will see where he was born, and understand how his life was punctuated by battles. Explore his castle and see his grave as well as his wife's grave Mathilda. Join your local tour guide for a private tour and don't miss this opportunity to create memories for a lifetime. The Bayeux Tapestry will complete this tour and bring everything to life. This unique testimony of the 11th century is an incomparable document of William's biggest accomplishment. I personally conduct all my tours with high standards and work ethics.