Overview
HIGHTLIGHTS Visit to Normandy D-Day battle sites and Omaha beach from Paris Step back in time on a history tour, and learn about the events of June 6, 1944 Walk along the « bloody beach » and pay your respect to the fallen US soldiers. See some impressives german bunkers built across the bluffs (WN62) overlooking Omaha beach, around which fierces and deadly fighting took place on D-day Get enough time to visit without being rush both the American Cemetery and the US Visitor Centre, Omaha Beach Discover the impressive collection of fighting armoured vehicles at Overlord Museum, Omaha beach
What's included
- ✓Admission ticket to Overlord Museum
- ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
- ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✕Lunch
What you'll do
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The National Guard Monument sits on the spot (WN72) where the 29th National Guard Division broke through German defenses on D-Day, June 6, 1944. The monument and the original bunker which it sits atop are maintained by NGEF to preserve the legacy and pay honor to all National Guardsmen who have fought in the European theater.
⏱ 30 min - 2
At Easy Green sector, two monuments were erected after the war and still stands facing the beach : Monument « Signal of the Liberation » (photo stop on the spot) This Monument commemorates the landing of the Allied Forces on June 6, 1944 on Omaha Beach, and the liberation of Europe. Two frescoes can be seen on either side of the monument, one dedicated to the 1st US Infantry Division, the other at the 116th Regimental Combat Team of the 29th US Infantry Division. Monument « The Braves » (photo stop on the spot) A monumental work by sculptor Anilore Banon which pay tribute to the courage of Allied Forces soldiers. There you will have a bit of time to walk along the beach and maybe grabb a bit of sand to fill in a tiny glassed container as a souvenir to bring back home.
⏱ 1 hour - 3
Overlord Museum chronicles the period of the Allied landing until the liberation of Paris. The collection was collected by someone who was both a witness to the conflict and involved in the reconstruction of Normandy. Personal items from individual soldiers and armoured fighting vehicles from the six armies in Normandy will be presented as a series of reconstructions showing over 35 vehicles, tanks and guns.
⏱ 1 hour - 4
The monument of the 1st US Infantry Division (Red Sector / Easy) in the form of a commemoration-obelisk. The obelisk stands in the middle of the area of Wiederstandsnest (WN62). WN62 was one of the strongest defending positions in that area. WN62 or Widerstandsnest 62 (Resistance Nest 62) overlooks Easy Red and Fox Green Sectors of OMAHA Beach at Colleville sur Mer. WN62 was the most powerful resistance nest on the OMAHA beach coastline.
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Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
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