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American 101st & 82nd Paratroopers in Normandy battlefield tour
2 Adults x $729.63
$1,459.26
Approx Total
$1,459.26
Pickup included
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Private transportation
Bottled water
lunch
Overview
Embark on a one-of-a-kind journey through history with our American Airborne D-Day tour in Normandy. Step into the footsteps of the courageous paratroopers who play a pivotal role in the Allied invasion. Our tour goes beyond the ordinary, offering exclusive access to hidden gems and untold stories.
Explore the iconic sites, including Sainte Mère Eglise with its famous church spire and Angoville-au-Plain, where two heroic medics tended to the wounded amid chaos.
Engage with the past through firsthand accounts shared by locals and experts, adding a personal touch to our narratives.
Immerse yourself in the wartime atmosphere with unique experiences, from period-specific demonstrations and visiting less-known, yet historically significant, locations.
This isn't just a tour; it's a personalized journey into the heart of D-Day history, ensuring an unforgettable and unparalleled exploration of this critical moment in World War II.
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Au Georges VII19 rue Saint Martin, Bayeux, France, FR, 14400
Auberge Au Petit MareyeurAu Marcel Destors, , Grandcamp-Maisy, France, FR, 14450
Auberge Des GoubelinsManoir du Tourp, D45, Omonville-la-Rogue, Omonville-la-Rogue, France, FR, 50440
B&B HOTEL Cherbourgrue des Marettes, , Cherbourg-Octeville, France, FR, 50470
Belle Normandy Bayeux1 rue des Cordeliers, Bayeux, France, FR, 14400
Brasserie De L'Hotel De Ville31 T rue Larcher, , Bayeux, France, FR, 14400
Brit Hotel Cherbourg12 Rue Joliot Curie, Cherbourg-Octeville, France, FR, 50130
Brit Hotel Cote Des Havres12 route du Ferrage, , Lessay, France, FR, 50430
Brit Hotel Saint-Lo203 boulevard de Strasbourg, Saint-Lo, France, FR, 50000
Campanile De Bayeuxboulevard Marechal Leclerc, corner with Route de Saint Lo, Bayeux, France, FR, 14400
Chateau De Claids9 Moulin de Claids, Saint-Patrice-de-Claids, France, FR, 50190
Chateau La CheneviereEscures-Commes, , Port-en-Bessin-Huppain, France, FR, 14520
Chateau Saint Gilles80 rue de la Mairie, Gueron, France, FR, 14400
Chateau de Flottemanvillele Chateau, , Flottemanville, France, FR, 50700
Chateau de Montmireil3 rue Alphonse Lemerre, , Canisy, France, FR, 50750
Chateau de VouillyLe Chateau, , Vouilly, France, FR, 14230
Citotel Hotel Beausejour26 Rue Grande Vallee, , Cherbourg-Octeville, France, FR, 50100
Domaine AirborneRue de l_Eglise 11, Angoville-Au-Plain, France, FR, 50480
Domaine De Bayeux20 Rue De Cremel, Bayeux, France, FR, 14400
Domaine de l'HostreiereRoute du Cimetiere Americain, , Colleville-sur-Mer, France, FR, 14710
Fyl GoodRue de la Tourelle, Lieu dit Les Noes, Tourlaville, France, FR, 50110
Gite A Brucheville8, rue du Mont, , Cherbourg-Octeville, France, FR, 50480
Grand Hotel Du Louvre28 Rue des Religieuses, , Valognes, France, FR, 50700
Grand Hotel Du Luxembourg25 Rue Des Bouchers, , Bayeux, France, FR, 14400
Hotel Ambassadeur22 quai de Caligny, Cherbourg-Octeville, France, FR, 50100
Hotel BonBonRoute d'Avoriaz, , Mosles, France, FR
Hotel ChantereyneRue de la Brigantine, Port Chantereyne, Cherbourg-Octeville, France, FR, 50100
Hotel Chateau De Bellefontaine49 Rue de Bellefontaine, , Bayeux, France, FR, 14400
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Itinerary
Sainte-Mere-Eglise
Saint Mère Eglise is a historic gem for World War II interested people. Key highlights of this first liberated village by the heroic paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division, include the iconic church where paratrooper John Steele unfortunately got caught on the church steeple during the Airborne Operations of the D-Day landings.
Inside the church you'll find 2 very special stained glass windows, offered to the community of Saint Mère Eglise to honor all the fallen American Paratroopers during the early hours of June 6, 1944.
The village-square shows multiple monuments for the 82nd Airborne Division in particular, and there are even some silent witnesses of the fighting in the form of various bulletholes.
1 hour
Beuzeville
Monument in honor of the tragic crash of the C47 Skytrain carrying its crew, company commander Lt. Thomas Meehan and his fellow paratroopers (stick) of the 101st Airborne Division (506th PIR-Easy Company), as mentioned in the television series Band of Brothers.
Learn more about the Airborne Operations prior to the D-Day Landings at the beaches.
30 minutes
Foucarville
The remains of one of the biggest German Prisoner of War camps in Normandy. More than 40.000 German soldiers were housed here before being sent to further captivity in Great Britain, Canada or the United States.
30 minutes
Ravenoville
After being dropped in the swampy area between Utah Beach and the higher grounds leading towards Saint Mère Eglise, some 40 paratroopers accidentally found one of the German mobile batteries stationed around a large farm. Based on original photographic material, you'll learn how this German battery was taken out of action by the American Paratroopers.
45 minutes
Utah Beach
Drive alongside Utah Beach, the smallest of the 2 American Landingbeaches, towards Sainte Marie du Mont. Learn how two German observers were taken out the beautiful Church tower of this first liberated village by elements of the 101st Airborne Division.
45 minutes
Angoville-Au-Plain
The Church of Angoville au Plain played a remarkable role during the Airborne Operations in Normandy, on June 6th 1944 and beyond.
Two American medics, Robert Wright and Kenneth Moore, turned the church into a makeshift fieldhospital, caring for over 80 wounded American paratroopers and a wounded local child.
Despite intense fighting in the area, they bravely provided medical aid, using any available resources, including the church's pews and a wheelbarrow.
The selfless actions of Wright and Moore in the midst of chaos exemplify the courage and compassion displayed during the D-Day Operations.
Today, visiting the church allows you to step back in time and appreciate the incredible stories of wartime heroism.
30 minutes
Carentan-les-Marais
Coming from Angoville-au-Plain, and passing the Dead Man's Corner, we'll take you over Purple Heart Lane towards the Ingouff Farm, where the first bayonet charge of WW II ended in favour of the U.S. Paratroopers. But at what price ?
Another example of courage, bravery, leadership and determination...... Lest we forget !
45 minutes
Neuville-au-Plain
Visit the location where 44 American Paratroopers, 82nd Airborne Division, in the early hours of June 6th, 1944, managed to put up a roadblock to prevent any German counterattack coming from the direction of Cherbourg.
And where they succeeded to hold up a column of 180 German military, including armoured vehicles, on their way to Saint Mère Eglise, until they were relieved by the first American tanks coming from Utah Beach.
30 minutes
Fresville
Visit the monument where Pfc. William "Bill" Tucker lost 6 of his comrades, while trying to clear a small hamlet at the Railwayline from Caen to Cherbourg.
30 minutes
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Visit the crossroads where 9 days of ferocious battle resulted in 300 American losses....
30 minutes
Amfreville
We continue our tour in the footsteps of the 82nd Airborne Division and arrive at Dropzone T, the deadly dropzone where many 82nd Airborne Paratroopers drowned because of the deliberately flooded area.
Visit the monument for Lt. Colonel Timmes and his men, surrounded on 3 sides by the enemy, and on the remaining side there was the flooded area.....
45 minutes
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Visit the chapel of Cauquigny, at the other side of the Merderet river and La Fière Bridge, that changed hands several times during the 3 days battle from June 6th - June 9th, 1944.
30 minutes
La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument
Our last stop of the day, normally..... Visit the location of the vital bridge of La Fière, where the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, after capturing the bridge on June 6th, 1944, never to let the enemy cross this bridge again, despite several enemy counter attacks, even with tanks.
30 minutes
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Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Free Cancellation
May 03100% refund
May 04No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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D day jeep tour within the hedge rows of Normandy
Published on Nov, 2024
We had a 1/2 day private tour with Willem in his restored WWII jeep through the backroads within the hedge rows of Normandy. We had our 10 year old daughter and my parents with us. The jeep was enjoyable for our daughter as it felt like a fun ride in the back while Willem explained the history of the paratrooper sites. Willem had 2 large books he created for his tour with photographs and maps of the D day invasion. He showed us the exact locations where the photographs were taken by the GIs. I highly recommend Willem's tours for anyone wanting to see what the landscape looked like to the American paratroopers when they landed in the hedge rows of Normandy.
D day jeep tour within the hedge rows of Normandy
Published on Nov, 2024
We had a 1/2 day private tour with Willem in his restored WWII jeep through the backroads within the hedge rows of Normandy. We had our 10 year old daughter and my parents with us. The jeep was enjoyable for our daughter as it felt like a fun ride in the back while Willem explained the history of the paratrooper sites. Willem had 2 large books he created for his tour with photographs and maps of the D day invasion. He showed us the exact locations where the photographs were taken by the GIs. I highly recommend Willem's tours for anyone wanting to see what the landscape looked like to the American paratroopers when they landed in the hedge rows of Normandy.
D day jeep tour within the hedge rows of Normandy
Published on Nov, 2024
We had a 1/2 day private tour with Willem in his restored WWII jeep through the backroads within the hedge rows of Normandy. We had our 10 year old daughter and my parents with us. The jeep was enjoyable for our daughter as it felt like a fun ride in the back while Willem explained the history of the paratrooper sites. Willem had 2 large books he created for his tour with photographs and maps of the D day invasion. He showed us the exact locations where the photographs were taken by the GIs. I highly recommend Willem's tours for anyone wanting to see what the landscape looked like to the American paratroopers when they landed in the hedge rows of Normandy.
In the footsteps of both the US 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions
Published on Sep, 2024
My husband and I took a World War II Willy's jeep tour with Willem on September 8, 2024. It was absolutely the best tour we have ever done. Willem followed in the footsteps of both the US 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions and told the story of these brave men. He customized the tour for us to see the 82nd Airborne museum, Utah landing beach and a wonderful stop St. Mere Eglise. His passion for the history and events are incredible. We highly recommend his tour!
In the footsteps of both the US 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions
Published on Sep, 2024
My husband and I took a World War II Willy's jeep tour with Willem on September 8, 2024. It was absolutely the best tour we have ever done. Willem followed in the footsteps of both the US 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions and told the story of these brave men. He customized the tour for us to see the 82nd Airborne museum, Utah landing beach and a wonderful stop St. Mere Eglise. His passion for the history and events are incredible. We highly recommend his tour!
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