Étretat, Honfleur and the painters’ coast
Chalk cliffs at Étretat, the old harbour in Honfleur and the light that drew the Impressionists: a coastal day at your own pace.
Journal
Notes from
the Normandy road.
Practical advice from your chauffeur for travellers from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom: getting here, planning the beaches, and choosing the right day for the Mont.
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One day on the D-Day beaches: an itinerary for American families
Omaha Beach, the cemetery at Colleville, Pointe du Hoc, Utah Beach and Sainte-Mère-Église: the American sector in one unhurried day from Bayeux, with children in the back seat.
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Juno Beach and the Canadian story: visiting Courseulles-sur-Mer
Where Canadian soldiers came ashore on June 6, and how to spend an unhurried morning between the beach, the harbour and the Juno Beach Centre.
Mont-Saint-Michel from Bayeux: when to go and how the tides shape your day
The tides in the bay change everything, from the light to the crowds. How to choose your day, and why an early start from Bayeux is worth it.
Paris CDG to Normandy: train, rental car or private driver?
Three ways to reach Bayeux or Caen after a long flight, and how to choose between them: luggage, jet lag, connections and cost.
Pegasus Bridge · Bénouville VI
Gold, Sword and Pegasus Bridge: the British sector in a day
From Arromanches to Ouistreham and the bridge over the Caen Canal: the British beaches in one day, planned around what matters to you.
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The anniversary VIIJune 6 in Normandy: planning a trip around the D-Day anniversary
The anniversary brings ceremonies, crowds and busy roads. When to book, where to stay and how to plan your days around the commemorations.
Before you travel
Questions? Ask your
chauffeur, in English.
Send your dates and what matters to you. I reply personally, usually within the hour, and suggest a day that fits.