Honfleur
The historic and picturesque old fishing port of Honfleur has been an inspiration to painters, musicians, writers and poets.
Falaise Castle
This spectacular castle is the ancestral seat of the Dukes of Normandy and the birthplace of William the Conqueror.
Le Memorial de Caen
This modern museum offers a spectacular audio-visual presentation, a vast collection of photographs, posters, models and two short films on D-Day and The Battle of Normandy.
Musee du Debarquement
The Landings Museum is based in Arromanches in front of the actual artificial Mulberry Harbour.
Juno Beach Centre
Located on Juno beach in the town of Courseulles-sur-Mer, it offers insight into Canada’s participation in the Second World War.
Caen
This is the city of William the Conqueror, where sites worth visiting include the Ducal Castle and the Men’s and Ladies’ Abbeys.
Arromanches 360 Cinema
Presented on nine screens in a circular cinema, the film ‘The Price of Freedom’ combines unreleased footage from war correspondent archives with present day pictures shot on location.
Bayeux
Explore the town of Bayeux full of old world character with wooden houses, elegant stone buildings and cobblestone roads. Visit the Tapestry Museum, the fine Norman Romanesque cathedral of Notre-Dame and the Saturday market.
Mont-Saint-Michel
One of France’s most iconic landmarks. Offers learning in geography (tidal systems), RE (monastic life), and history (medieval Europe). A memorable cultural highlight for any age.
Pegasus Memorial Museum
Dedicated to the British 6th Airborne Division, it tells the story of how they held the eastern flank of the Landing Beaches.
Cite de la Mer
The old Transatlantic Rail Terminal of Cherbourg is the ideal place to discover the adventures of man in the deep seas.
Merville Battery Museum
The Battery was attacked by Lieutenant-Colonel Otway’s 9th Battalion Parachute Regiment on D-Day. The museum tells the story of the Parachute operations and the later Commando action.
Livarot Cheese Museum
Known as the cheese village, the museum offers a chance to see all the stages of cheese-making and the possibility to study micro-organisms.
Itinerary Example
World War II Itinerary
DAY 1: Travel from your departure point to the Channel coast for a morning crossing to Calais. There may be time for a visit en route to Normandy before arriving at your accommodation in time for the evening meal.
DAY 2: Depart your accommodation after breakfast for a full day of visits in the Normandy area. Possible visits could include Pegasus Bridge, Juno Beach or Arromanches. Return to your accommodation in time for the evening meal.
DAY 3: Depart your accommodation after breakfast for a further full day of visits in the Normandy area. Visits could include Omaha and Utah Beaches. Return to your accommodation in time for the evening meal.
DAY 4: Depart your accommodation after breakfast, with time for a brief visit* before returning to Calais for the crossing and journey back to your original departure point.
Cultural Itinerary
DAY 1: Travel from your departure point to the Channel coast for a morning crossing to Calais. There may be time for a visit en route to Normandy before arriving at your accommodation in time for the evening meal.
DAY 2: Depart your accommodation after breakfast for a full day of visits in the Normandy area. Depending on the group’s interests, possible visits could include Caen and Honfleur. Return to your accommodation in time for the evening meal.
DAY 3: Depart your accommodation after breakfast for a further full day of visits in the Normandy area. Depending on the group’s interests, possible visits could include Bayeux, Mont St. Michel and St. Mere Eglise. Return to your accommodation in time for the evening meal.
DAY 4: Depart your accommodation after breakfast, with time for a brief visit* before returning to Calais for the crossing and journey back to your original departure point.
*The time available for visits en route depends on the distance from your departure location to the Channel port.
PLACES TO STAY
UNCMT Les Quieri Quierettes*
The historic and picturesque old fishing port of Honfleur has been an inspiration to painters, musicians, writers and poets.
UNCMT La Petite Falais
The historic and picturesque old fishing port of Honfleur has been an inspiration to painters, musicians, writers and poets.
Les Tourelles
The historic and picturesque old fishing port of Honfleur has been an inspiration to painters, musicians, writers and poets.
UNCMT La Closerie des Djinns*
The historic and picturesque old fishing port of Honfleur has been an inspiration to painters, musicians, writers and poets.