Full description
This tour is designed especially for those with a passion for history, particularly the important role Canada played in the liberation of Europe during the Second World War. Throughout the day, you will explore in detail the various aspects of the heroic events staged by the Canadian army during D-Day.
The full-day tour includes stops at several key sites related to Canada's involvement in D-Day, providing an educational and moving experience.
We begin our day in Bayeux, a charming town steeped in history. From there we head to Saint-Aubin-Sur-Mer, where we will visit Juno Beach, an iconic site where the North Shore Regiment played a crucial role. Here, for approximately 30 minutes, we immerse ourselves in the experiences and sacrifices of the Canadian soldiers on that fateful day.
We continue our tour to Bernières-sur-Mer, where the Queen's Own Rifle Regiment left its mark on history. We then head to Courseulles-sur-Mer, where we spend about an hour at the Juno Beach Centre. This part of the tour immerses us in the soldiers' experiences through interactive exhibits and moving testimonies.
Our next stop is the Reviers Canadian Memorial Cemetery in Beny-sur-Mer, where we will take a moment to pay tribute to the brave men who gave their lives for freedom. We will then head to the Ardennes Abbey in Caen, where we will reflect on the tragic events of the war.
Finally, we will conclude our tour at Carpiquet, the airport liberated by the Canadian forces. We will return to our starting point, Quebec Square in Bayeux, where our tour comes to an end, leaving us with a deep appreciation for the bravery and sacrifice of the Canadian soldiers during D-Day.
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Additional information
● Please, be at meeting point 15 minutes before tour starts
● Wheelchair accessible
● Join a group of 8 people maximum. In groups of 8 people maximum this service will be offered to you with the optimal quality of a private service
● Staying in Paris? Just take the first train from Saint Lazare station to Bayeux
● Tours operate rain or shine. Please dress appropriately
Inclusions
✔ Air-conditioned vehicle for a maximum of 8 persons
✔ Professional English-speaking driver/guide
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pickup and drop off
✖ Transportation to the meeting point
✖ Entrances, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the inclusions of the tour
✖ Other unspecified service
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the service. Cancellations after this time limit or no show, no refund provided.
Meeting point
Place de Québec, Pl. de Québec, 14400 Bayeux, France. Place de Quebec is right next to the Villa Lara hotel near the Tapestry and the cathedral