Top Normandy Art & Culture

Enhance your experience of Normandy and its intriguing historical heritage on a half-day tour of Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach from Bayeux. Delve into the turbulent past of the region with a knowledgeable guide and visit renowned D-Day battlefield sites situated on Normandy’s picturesque coastline. Pay tribute to fallen soldiers at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial and browse the exhibitions in the informative visitor center.

Soak in the incredible beauty and background of one of France's most recognizable landmarks, Mont Saint-Michel, while leaving Bayeux behind. Your day trip begins with a coastal drive to the UNESCO-listed site: a Gothic-style Benedictine abbey that sits atop a rocky bay perch. Explore its ramparts while an expert guide fills you in on Mont Saint-Michel's remarkable history and heritage, then enjoy time to explore independently.

Retrace the steps of American D-Day troops on a full-day tour of Normandy’s US landing sectors from Bayeux. Travel by air-conditioned minivan with your expert guide, and stand at key landing and drop points, including Omaha Beach and St-Mere-Eglise. See the battle sites at Pointe du Hoc and visit the Utah Beach Museum and Normandy American Cemetery to remember those who gave their lives in June 1944.

Monet’s house and gardens are an idyllic tribute to the life and works of the iconic artist. With this tour, make your own way to Giverny — just an hour from Paris by car or train — then join your small group for a guided tour. Learn more about Monet and Impressionism as you explore his art studios, living spaces, and magnificent flower gardens.

History enthusiasts won’t want to miss this trip to the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy. This private tour makes it easy to visit from Paris for a day. Visit some of the most significant World War II sites in Normandy, especially those with a US connection. The itinerary is customizable but usually includes Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, Arromanches, and more.

Short on time in Bayeux but keen to see Normandy’s World War II US D-Day sites? Visit some key 1944 American locations on this half-day tour from Bayeux. Journey by air-conditioned minivan to Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc, where US troops landed on June 6th. Gaze at the cliffs and beaches as your expert guide shares detail and stories of the landings and forces involved. Finish at the American Cemetery to pay homage to those who lost their lives. Numbers are limited to 15 for a more personalized experience.

Visit one of WWII’s most important battle sites on this full-day small-group tour of the Normandy landing beaches from Bayeux. Walk the battlefields and beaches where thousands of Allied troops took part in history’s largest seaborne invasion and learn all about the fateful events of ‘D-Day’. Tour key sites like Utah Beach, Omaha Beach and Pointe Du Hoc, then pay your respects at the Normandy American Cemetery.

Discover the stunning gardens of Giverny during this half-day, art-historian led VIP tour. See where the French Impressionist Claude Monet lived and painted for 43 years, and visit the neighboring village for a peek at quaint flower-covered cafes, boutiques, and galleries. Tours include priority admission tickets and luxury, door-to-door vehicle transfers from Paris.

Learn about the pivotal role that Normandy’s beaches played in World War II—and pay tribute to the thousands of fallen soldiers—during this half-day history tour from Bayeux. Board your air-conditioned minivan and head to the coast, where you'll see landmarks ranging from Omaha Beach and La Pointe du Hoc to the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial.

Perfect for World War II history buffs—particularly those who read Stephen Ambrose’s famed tract, Band of Brothers (or who saw the Band of Brothers miniseries), this small-group tour will help you discover many of Normandy’s key historical landmarks. Meet your guide in central Bayeux, and venture to Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, and more. In the afternoon, follow in the footsteps of the “Band of Brothers” and visit the very locations where the action took place.

Discover the fascinating history behind the events of the 1944 Allied Invasion on a private full-day tour of Normandy from Bayeux. With an accomplished guide, delve into the tales of D-Day as you marvel at significant sites like the battlefields and landing beaches of Utah Beach and Sword Beach. Visit esteemed museums and moving cemeteries to enrich your knowledge of the historic events and admire the picturesque scenery of the famous French region. Customize the itinerary of the tour according to your interests and receive the undivided attention of your private guide throughout the day.

Visitors to Bayeux who want an easy way to tour nearby Mont Saint Michel will love this hassle-free day tour. In a small group you’ll spend the day exploring the amazing island and the abbey that sits at the top. Learn about the island’s significance and its medieval history. Enjoy the sweeping ocean views and learn more than you would touring independently from your informative guide.

Retro Side-car Tour: Through this half-day tour you will discover breathtaking landscapes between land and sea. Our Gentlemen Siders will share with you anecdotes about the highlights of D-Day. These places will make you discover by their landscapes and their museums what was the Landing of 1944. So ready to ship?

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Chart the story of the World War II D-Day landings by American forces on this day trip from Bayeux. Learn about the objectives and achievements of the US assaults on June 6, 1944 as you visit the key beaches of Utah and Omaha, and German battery at Pointe du Hoc. Plus, visit the Airborne Museum at Sainte-Mère-Église and the US cemetery overlooking Omaha. Air-conditioned minivan transport, entrance fees, and central Bayeux pickup and drop-off included.

Designed for those short on time in Normandy, this half-day tour from Bayeux takes you to the D-Day landing locations at Omaha Beach. Learn about the events of the liberation of Europe during World War II, and see maps and photographs to enhance your understanding of the deadly effort on June 6, 1944. This tour saves you the stress of finding your own way around the region so you can simply relax and enjoy the tour.

When your cruise ship sails into the port of La Havre, trace the history of the infamous D-Day landings on a full-day private shore excursion to significant battlefields and landing beaches. With a knowledgeable guide, travel to the German Pointe du Hoc battery and admire the coastal splendor of Omaha Beach, site of a bloody battle in 1944. Pay tribute to fallen soldiers in the Normandy American Cemetery and then see original weapons used to defend Omaha beach from the dramatic cliffs.

Explore beyond the D-Day beaches and the Bayeux Tapestry and get to know Bayeux city better on a two-hour tour in English. This walking tour focuses on local history, so is a must for history enthusiasts. Check out the beautiful medieval architecture, including the cathedral, and listen to your guide’s stories from Bayeux’s long and colorful past.

Get an up-close look at the site of America’s D-Day invasion with a visit to the Normandy battlefield beaches from Bayeux. On this 9-hour small-group tour, you’ll stroll Utah and Omaha beaches, explore famous wartime sites like Pointe du Hoc and Sainte-Mère Church, and learn the turbulent history of this key WWII location. Throughout the tour, enjoy free time to take souvenir photos, pay respects and ask questions of your expert guide.

Experience two day trips in one during this private, full-day tour to Versailles and Giverny. Spend time at the famous Palace of Versailles with a knowledgeable guide, then stroll through the house and gardens of Claude Monet. Guided tours include skip-the-line admission tickets and private, luxury round-trip transportation from Paris in a Wi-FI-equipped vehicle.

Step into the world of Monet and explore the beautiful village where he lived for 43 years. Giverny is the home of many modern-day Impressionist artists who have set up their own small private galleries, such as Claude Cambour, Florence Ramier and Christophe Demarez, all of whom are located on the same road as the Claude Monet Foundation.

Omaha sector tour Visit key battle sites Explore the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy and gain insight into Europe’s World War II history on this half-day tour from Bayeux. Visit key battle sites with a guide including La Pointe du Hoc, Omaha, and learn of the sacrifices made during WWII. Read the names of soldiers missing in action at the Normandy American Cemetery.

Visit important landmarks and sites associated with the 1944 invasion of Normandy on this full-day tour. Take the train from Paris, then meet up with local guides who will show you the battlefield sites including Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, and Pointe Du Hoc. You’ll also visit the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial and the town of Sainte-Mère-Église.

Enhance your experience of one of France’s most iconic attractions on a private full-day tour of Mont St-Michel from Bayeux. With a knowledgeable guide, cruise along the picturesque coast of Normandy and take an insightful walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonder of Mont St-Michel. Discover the quaint cobbles and charming architecture of the village on an independent stroll and choose to visit either Avranches, the Abbey of Cerisy St-Lô, Balleroy, or Villedieu-les-Poêles before returning to Bayeux in your luxury vehicle.