British Sector
If you are visiting the lovely town of Caen, take this opportunity to embark on a poignant journey through the heart of history with an excursion to the British landing sites.
Stand in awe at the Longues Gun Battery, a strategic artillery position overlooking the coastline. Witness the ingenuity of the Mulberry Harbour at Arromanches, a testament to Allied engineering brilliance. Then, visit Gold Beach, where history unfolds with each passing wave followed by the serene Commonwealth Cemetery, located in Bayeux.
Witness the iconic Pegasus Bridge and its Museum, where the valiant airborne assault unfolded. The next stop is the serene Ranville Commonwealth Cemetery, honouring the brave souls who sacrificed themselves for our freedom. Conclude your journey at Sword Beach, where the 3rd Infantry Division landed.
Join us for a day filled with stories of courage, resilience, and the indomitable spirit that defined a pivotal chapter in history.
Information
DepartureCaen
ArrivalCaen
Duration8 to 9 hours long
Maximum number of participants 8
vehiclesSharan / Caravelles Volkswagen / Berline or Class V Mercedes
GuideGuide's lunch and museum fees not included
Arromanches
Arromanches-les-Bains, France
Longues Gun Battery
Batterie de Longues-sur-Mer, Rue de la Mer, Longues-sur-Mer, France
Gold Beach
Plage Gold Beach, Arromanches-les-Bains, France
Commonwealth Cemetery
Cimetière Britannique d'Hermanville Sur Mer, Rue du Cimetière Anglais, Hermanville-sur-Mer, France
Merville Battery and Museum
Musée et site de la Batterie de Merville, Merville-Franceville-Plage, France
Pegasus Bridge and museum
Pegasus Bridge, Ranville, France
Sword Beach
Ouistreham, France
