Svetlana did a great job. Extremely knowledgeable, perfect English. We had a great day.
Private tour in Bayeux Svetlana V
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Since I started work as a D-Day guide in 2013 I have had that great honour to welcome over 30 American WW2 veterans on my tours. Many families of D-Day veterans have asked me to help them discover the places where their loved ones fought and the sobering facts about their lives in Normandy. I moved from Moscow to Caen in Normandy in 2012 as I have a great passion for the history and culture of Normandy. I started my career as a Tour Guide with 5 weeks of theoretical and practical courses at the Caen Memorial Museum after which I worked for the Museum for almost 4 years as a tour guide on the D-Day beaches. Starting my own business was my big dream as "knowing the history of this place I have an almost an irritating desire to share it with people all over the world". Specializing mostly in Private Guided tours of the D-Day Landing Beaches and the Battle of Normandy, I also provide other tours and suggest other options to my clients so they can better understand the historical importance of this region. For me, Normandy has become my second home. This region is like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle - sprawling across France's northwestern corner. Normandy with its surprising charms, beautiful coastal landscapes, pebbly beaches, excellent museums, quiet pastoral villages and architectural gems was the perfect destination to start my career as a guide. I love traveling and have a passion for showing people from all over the world the beauty of Normandy. I am very enthusiastic and know how to communicate well with everybody, and I understand the importance of listening and respecting the others. With my tours you can spend an unforgettable time visiting the major tourist destinations in Normandy: Caen, with the spectacular Abbeys for Men and Women, St. Peter's Church and even the Castle of William the Conqueror; Bayeux: with it's splendid Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and the beautiful untouched medieval buildings; Lisieux, a town that is world-famous thanks to Saint Therese of Lisieux; and the stunning Mont-St-Michel, one of the greatest sights in all of France. Ready to taste something new and special? Book the "Tasty" Tour and let me take you to the best restaurants and local farms producing Camembert cheese and cider, the makers of homemade chocolate and biscuits, and sample the local fresh fish and seafood at local stalls. I came to Normandy as a foreigner, I started discovering it as a stranger but now I am enthusiastic and happy to be able to show you this magnificent region with all its authentic beauty! I am ready to share my knowledge and my passion for my tours with you - are you ready to join me?! P. S. my dearest potential clients/ travelers, all my tours can be customized and adapted to your presences/ age/ interests/ hobbies/ pace. The standard itineraries that I'm suggesting can't work for everyone! I think one of my greatest qualities as a tour guide is my flexibility. I'll listen to you and take all your expectations into my account to make your short/ long stay in Normandy unforgettable and pleasant! -Full time job as a local tour guide since December 2013 -Professional Tour Guide Card delivered by the state of France as the prove of my skills and experience -5 years as a local guide in Normandy for the museum "Mémorial" of Caen -Special training classes of 5 weeks studying the DD landing, the Second World War history and the local history of Normandy - Special training courses in History of Art -Second Master's Degree in the Cultural Mediation -Master's degree in foreign languages
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So here we are. The tour you are all searching for. Our direction is the most popular attractions in France, the fairytale island of Mont St-Michel located on the western coast of Normandy. French are calling this isle the "Marvel of the Occident", some say that it is the pyramid of Keops, some describe it as an imaginary manor-house, stupefying as a dream palace. . . This outstanding experience brings together the most remarkable and secret history of the Mont Saint Michel. Together we will reach the top of the Abbey, passing through the Main Street or through the remparts. Taking this tour, you will find your own appreciation of the unique place where each room, each step has a story and the views are spectacular.
Svetlana did a great job. Extremely knowledgeable, perfect English. We had a great day.
Svetlana was amazing! Very knowledgeable and friendly. She definitely knew her history and injected stories to make it more memorable. She also provided other very useful information regarding books to read, restaurants to enjoy and other things to see in Normandy.
Svetlana is an incredible guide. We spent two days with her in Normandy and each was special. She is so knowledgeable about the history. If you can, walk to and from Mont Saint Michele. It's only 30-minute walk and will allow you to avoid crowds and sometimes very long waits for shuttles. The extra time with Svetlana was amazing to learn the history and take in the beautiful landscape. Svetlana organizes and expert driver who provides a comfortable van and drops you and picks you up with ease. Cristoph was our driver for two days and he was great. At the end of our day, Svetlana dropped us at the Tapestry Museum in Bayeux. She gave us the additional context and connection to Mont Saint Michele that made the visit so special and enriching. She even walked us in and followed-up later in the evening on how it went. I highly recommend Svetlana and this tour!
Svetlana took us to the Normandy beaches and to Mt St Michel. Each day was made wonderful by her friendliness and remarkable knowledge. She was punctual, flexible, kind and thoughtful. We would highly recommend her to anyone.
There are no words for Svetlana. She is absolutely awesome and I would highly recommend her to anybody. She is the best. We loved her.
Fabulous- Svetlana was extremely knowledgable and gave a fabulous tour-- She engaged our 4 teenage boys that went on the tour as well as all of us. Hers was the best tour we had in Europe - BY FAR 2 of our teenagers also said this was their favorite tour in Europe
• Drive through the Normandy countryside. While driving, relax and hear my stories and anecdotes about the Medieval times and William the Conqueror. • Once we arrive at Mont St-Michel we take a free shuttle to get to the main entrance. • Guided walking tour starts at the bottom and moves up (having more than 100 steps to go) to the Main Abbey. From the top you will appreciate the view of the Bay, stout ramparts and battlements. • Visit the Roman Church with an outstanding architecture. Discover the cloister to the Knight's room, the Refectory & the underground basements • Return to agreed location
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For the groups up to 6 travelers you will be traveling in a nice VW minivan or a deluxe air-conditioned Mercedes ( contact me for the additional information) WITH the DRIVER and Svetlana as your GUIDE. * I can customize the tour for smaller or bigger groups*
Bayeux, Normandy, 14400, France
I can pick you up at your hotel in Bayeux or Caen. It can be the train station if needed.
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