Guided tours to the war time historic places In Normandy, And highlights of Bayeux and Mont St Michel * Customized exclusively for members and affiliates of The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary * Tours conducted by an English-speaking expert guide 5 days / 4 nights
1- PARIS / NORMANDY Day 1 : Morning
Pick up at Charles de Gaulle Airport upon arrival or at your hotel in Paris, Leave Paris Airport or Hotel towards Normandy transported by private , air-conditioned, 9 seats car
12:30 Lunch break in Honfleur and free time to sightsee
16:30 Depart Honfleur for Manoir-du-Quesnay
17:30 Arrive at Manoir du Quesnay.
19:00 : champagne aperitif and welcome dinner served at Manoir du Quesnay
2- D-Day Beaches Day 2
08:00 Breakfast at Manoir du Quesnay (MDQ) 09:00 depart for Utah-Beach
09:45 D-Day Experience Center and museums
11:00 Depart for Utah Beach via Angoville au Plain (101st Airborne aid station)
13:00 Lunch break at Café Roosevelt (Utah-Beach)
Afternoon
14:00 WN 5 and Utah Beach museum
15:00 Depart for position WN 10, Utah Beach, Atlantikwall, France, 1944
15:45 Depart for Sainte Mère Eglise and La Fière (82nd Airborne action on D-Day)
17:30 Depart for MDQ
18:00 Arrive MDQ
19:30 Depart to a gastronomic restaurant in Bayeux (located in the medieval city, close by the Gothic Cathedral) .
22:00 return to MDQ
3- D-Day Beaches Day 3
08:00 Breakfast at Manoir du Quesnay
09:00 Depart for La Cambe
09:30 Tour La Cambe German Cemetery
10:15 Depart for Pointe du Hoc 10:45 Tour Pointe du Hoc
13:00 Lunch break at café overlooking Omaha Beach 14:00 Tour sectors / WN 62 – WN 65 – WN 72
15:30 Arrive at Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer for wreath laying
17:45 Return to MDQ
18:00 Arrive MDQ
19:00 Depart to a restaurant in Port-en-Bessin renowned for fish and Norman cuisine
21:30 Return to MDQ
4- Mont Saint Michel and Bayeux Day 4
08:00 Breakfast at Manoir du Quesnay
09:00 Depart for Mont Saint Michel
10:45 Tour Mont Saint Michel
13:30 Lunch break at Le Mt St Michel
14:30 Depart to Bayeux 16:00 Arrive Bayeux. Tour the famous 10th century tapestry, free visit of the medieval town and Gothic Cathedral
18:00 Free time visit in Bayeux 19:30 Dinner in a gastronomic restaurant in Bayeux
21:30 Return to MDQ
5- Return to Paris airports or hotels Day 5
07:00 Breakfast at Manoir du Quesnay
08:00 Depart for Paris
Optional 10:00 Stop at Giverny (visit Monet gardens)
Alternate: Stop at Escadrille Lafayette Memorial - Marnes-la-Coquette
13:00 Estimate arrival time in Paris airports/hotels
Guided tours to the war time historic places In Normandy, And highlights of Bayeux and Mont St Michel
Terms, Conditions and Inclusions
From: PARIS to PARIS Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Dates : We invite you to give the dates you are looking for. Dates will remain subject to availabilities at time of booking.
Group size: from 4 to 8 participants
Tour pricing (valid through June 2019) in double or twin 4 to 5 participants : 1,850 euros per person 6 to 8 participants : 1,600 euros per person supplement single : 400 euros
Tour includes:
• Transport by air-conditioned 9-seat car during the 5 days • Services of an expert guide in WWII history during 3 days • All visits, scenic drives, and sightseeing as described in the Itinerary • 4 nights’ accommodation at Manoir du Quesnay • Breakfast daily • 3 lunches break • 4 dinners, drinks included (one bottle of vintage wine for 2, soft drinks, and coffee) • All entrance fees as per the itinerary • Wreath for the American Cemetery • Individual insurance (medical expenses, repatriation assistance, civil liability) during the whole tour (5 days) starting from Paris ending in Paris • All local taxes and end of tour tips for guide and driver
Not included: • 2 lunches break • Extra night in Paris or airport hotels on Day 5 • Expenses of a personal nature
How to Book
Before booking a tour make sure that the dates you require are available in sending an email to [email protected] , also in giving the number of participants in your tour and how many double, twin and single rooms you require. When your dates have been confirmed by Manoir du Quesnay please proceed with the booking :
Booking Conditions DEPOSIT a non-refundable deposit of 500 € (euros) per person is required upon booking to secure the tour
FINAL PAYMENT
The balance payment will be due no later than 60 days prior to tour departure.
CANCELLATIONS
All cancellations must be received in writing. Emails or fax are accepted. If cancellation is received more than 60 days prior to departure, the deposit will be forfeited. If cancellation is received less than 60 days prior to departure, a cancellation fee of 100% of the total balance cost will be charged.
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