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Private tour in Bayeux Yannick S
Omaha & Utah Landing Beaches Full Day From Bayeux or the area
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Hello and welcome to Normandie! I was born in Cambrai, in the North of France in 1988. I developed an early interest for History by listening to my grandfather's memories, a man who served during the Algerian War. A particular passion for the history and events of World War II arose in me after the release of the movie "Saving Private Ryan" in 1998 when I was only 10 years old. From this point in time, I knew that I wanted to combine my passion with my career. I hold a Degree in Tourism, a "Interpretive National Tour Guide" License and the National Certificate for Tour Guiding which I acquired through my studies in Amiens and Boulogne-sur-Mer. During this time, I obtained essential knowledge in theory and practice, through intensive studies and essential internships, such as at the 39/45 Memorial in Saint Malo. I do not have any restrictions in regards to my guiding, I can offer a full range of experiences. In 2013, I decided to spend one year in London to fully optimize my English skills. After returning to France in 2014, I was offered a job by the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) at the Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, where I gained an even deeper and precise historical understanding through training, research and work experience. My interactions with veterans and the ceremony of the 70th D-Day anniversary in 2014 have made an immense impact in my perception and awareness of the soldiers and their sacrifice for France during World War II.
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Overview of your Bayeux tour
On this tour, we'll reach the very heart of the Airborne operation... I'll share the moving story of 2 young medics who treated around 80 wounded soldiers for two whole days, a truly heroic feat that epitomizes humanity and dedication on the battlefield. *** If you want to discover the highlights of Normandy in one day, this tour is for you! During that day we will together go to different battlefields, military cemeteries, and memorials to get a better understanding of the greatest landing operation ever undertaken. My main asset is not only my knowledge about the landing operation but my enthusiasm for doing tours. I have been passionate about the second world war since I'm 13 years old. Doing tours it is not a job for me but a passion! I have been a battlefield tour guide in Normandy for more than 8 years. I met several WWII veterans and had the chance to guide some of them. Come with me and let's go back to 1944. . .
Your Bayeux tour itinerary
-After picking you up, we'll depart to Omaha Beach, where I'll contextualize you on "Bloody Omaha" with the assistance of maps & images. -Following this, I will take you to the American Cemetery, the resting place of more than 9, 000 American servicemen and women. -Later, we'll reach the unique site of Pointe du Hoc, which was attacked by the 2nd US Ranger Battalion. -Afterwards, we will visit the small town of Sainte-Mere-Eglise, the first one to be captured by the American paratroopers. -Next, we'll head to Utah Beach, where I'll tell you how the 4th Infantry Division successfully breached the German defenses. -Following this, I'll bring you to the church of Angoville-au-Plain, which was used as an aid station. The itinerary is flexible, for any changes please let me know.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
We will get around in an air-conditioned Mercedes Vito van (2023) with a capacity of 7 passengers.
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Place du Québec, Bayeux, Normandie, 14400, France
Ideally, we'd meet at Place de Québec. Alternatively, I could pick you up from the airport, the cruise ship port, or at your accommodation
- You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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