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D-Day tour: in the footsteps of the 29th Infantry Division
(5) Avis
Bayeux
Informations importantes
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Animaux d'assistance autorisés
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Des options de transport en commun sont disponibles à proximité
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Déconseillé aux femmes enceintes
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Adapté à tous les niveaux de condition physique
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Maximum of six people per booking, up to twelve upon request.
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Minimum age to participate in the excursion: 4 years old.
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Please note that the cemetery’s opening hours may vary, and we may not be able to visit it after 4:00 PM.
Politique d'annulation
Pour un remboursement complet, annulez au moins 24 heures avant l'heure de départ prévue.
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Pour un remboursement complet, vous devez annuler au moins 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience.
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Les délais limites sont basés sur l'heure locale de l'expérience.
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Si vous annulez moins de 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience, le montant que vous avez payé ne sera pas remboursé.
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Cette expérience nécessite un nombre minimum de voyageurs. Si elle est annulée parce que le minimum n'est pas atteint, on vous proposera une autre date/expérience ou un remboursement intégral.
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Toute modification effectuée moins de 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience ne sera pas acceptée.
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Follow in the footsteps of American soldiers on a private D-Day sidecar tour in Normandy.
Ride along Omaha Beach, where U.S. forces landed on June 6, 1944, and hear powerful stories of courage and sacrifice from your local guide.
Visit iconic American sites, including the Normandy American Cemetery, overlooking the battlefield.
Traveling by vintage sidecar offers a personal, open-air, and unforgettable WWII experience, ideal for American travelers seeking a meaningful connection to their history.
Points forts
De 3 heures et 30 minutes à 6 heures
Proposé en Anglais & Français
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
De 3 heures et 30 minutes à 6 heures
Proposé en Anglais & Français
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
1 à 2 passagers par side-car (une personne derrière notre pilote et une personne dans la nacelle)
Vintage goggles
Vêtements de pluie
Anecdotes
Gants
Casques
Visit of the iconic sites
Lunch is not included in the excursion. Our drivers will be happy to recommend restaurants.
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Bayeux AVENTURE - Parc de loisirs & attractions
We will be waiting for you in the parking lot of Bayeux Aventure leisure park (free parking for cars and motorhomes).
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D-Day tour: in the footsteps of the 29th Infantry Division
(5) Avis
Bayeux
À propos
Follow in the footsteps of American soldiers on a private D-Day sidecar tour in Normandy.
Ride along Omaha Beach, where U.S. forces landed on June 6, 1944, and hear powerful stories of courage and sacrifice from your local guide.
Visit iconic American sites, including the Normandy American Cemetery, overlooking the battlefield.
Traveling by vintage sidecar offers a personal, open-air, and unforgettable WWII experience, ideal for American travelers seeking a meaningful connection to their history.
Points forts
De 3 heures et 30 minutes à 6 heures
Proposé en Anglais & Français
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
De 3 heures et 30 minutes à 6 heures
Proposé en Anglais & Français
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
1 à 2 passagers par side-car (une personne derrière notre pilote et une personne dans la nacelle)
Vintage goggles
Vêtements de pluie
Anecdotes
Gants
Casques
Visit of the iconic sites
Lunch is not included in the excursion. Our drivers will be happy to recommend restaurants.
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Bayeux AVENTURE - Parc de loisirs & attractions
We will be waiting for you in the parking lot of Bayeux Aventure leisure park (free parking for cars and motorhomes).
Your Gentleman Sider (guide/driver) will meet you with his vintage sidecar at the pickup location of your choice, or at the parking lot of the Bayeux Battle of Normandy Museum, or at the Bayeux bus station.*
He will help you gear up with helmets, gloves, and retro goggles before getting you comfortably settled in the sidecar.
There will, of course, be stops along the way to take breaks and capture photos.
16 minutes
2
WN 62 (Widerstandsnest 62)
The Widerstandsnest 60 (WN60) was a German fortified position of the Atlantic Wall, located above Omaha Beach, near Colleville-sur-Mer. Built to control the beach and prevent any Allied landing, it included bunkers, trenches, and firing positions. On June 6, 1944, it was attacked and neutralized by the 1st Infantry Division, opening a crucial exit from the beach for the Allied advance. Today, its visible remains stand as a powerful reminder of the intensity of the D-Day fighting and the site’s strategic importance.
30 minutes
3
Widerstandsnest 62
The Widerstandsnest 62 (WN62) was one of the most formidable fortified positions of the Atlantic Wall, overlooking Omaha Beach near Colleville-sur-Mer. On June 6, 1944, its bunkers and firing positions inflicted heavy losses on the American troops landing on the beach. Despite fierce resistance, the position was gradually neutralized during the day, allowing the Allied advance. Today, the remains of WN62 stand as a powerful reminder of the extreme violence of the D-Day fighting and the site’s strategic importance.
30 minutes
4
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, perched on a cliff overlooking Omaha Beach, offers a poignant and deeply moving tribute to the fallen soldiers. As you walk among the rows of white marble crosses and Stars of David, you will be filled with a profound sense of gratitude and respect for those who sacrificed their lives for freedom. Your guide will share stories about some of the individuals laid to rest here and provide meaningful insight into the historical impact of their sacrifice.
30 minutes
5
Charles Shay Indian Memorial
The Charles Shay Indian Memorial is a memorial located near Omaha Beach, in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer. It honors Charles Norman Shay, a Native American medic who landed on D-Day, June 6, 1944, as well as the many Native American soldiers who fought in Normandy. Marked by a granite turtle, the memorial symbolizes courage, remembrance, and the often-overlooked contribution of Indigenous peoples to the liberation of Europe.
30 minutes
6
Vierville-sur-Mer
The stela of the first American cemetery at Omaha is located in Vierville-sur-Mer, on Omaha Beach. It marks the site of the first temporary cemetery established immediately after June 6, 1944, to bury the American soldiers who fell during the D-Day landings. The stela commemorates the very first acts of remembrance carried out in the heart of the battlefield.
15 minutes
7
Omaha Beach
ONLY FOR THE 6-HOUR OPTION
The remains of the American artificial harbor, known as Mulberry A, are located offshore from Omaha Beach. Installed after June 6, 1944, this temporary harbor enabled the Allies to land troops, vehicles, and vital supplies for the Battle of Normandy. Severely damaged by a storm on June 19, 1944, it was largely abandoned. Today, the concrete caissons still visible at sea bear witness to Allied logistical ingenuity and the scale of the D-Day operation.
30 minutes
8
D-Day Omaha Museum
ONLY FOR THE 6-HOUR OPTION
The Musée D-Day Omaha is located in Vierville-sur-Mer, just a short distance from Omaha Beach. It features a rich collection of authentic World War II artifacts, retracing the June 6, 1944 D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy. This privately run museum offers a clear and accessible insight into the history of D-Day.
0 minute
9
Pointe du Hoc
ONLY FOR THE 6-HOUR OPTION
Pointe du Hoc became a crucial strategic battleground during the Allied landings in Normandy on June 6th, 1944. Located between Utah Beach to the west and Omaha Beach to the east, this promontory was fiercely fortified by the Germans (WN 751). Allied aerial reconnaissance revealed the presence of powerful long-range artillery pieces threatening both neighboring beaches. Quickly neutralizing these guns was considered essential to ensure the success of the landings.
Explore this historic site with fascination, where courage and strategy played a decisive role in the path to liberation.
50 minutes
10
Bayeux
Return to the starting point by the countryside with a quick stop at the Charles Norman Shay's tombstone.