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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Since 2013, I have been specializing in Private Guided tours of the D-Day Landing Beaches and the Battle of Normandy. I will be glad to share my knowledge about the most impressive naval campaign. With me you'll discover the carnage unleashed here in Normandy on 6 June 1944. Dive into the stories, strategies, and sacrifices. The tour can involve lots of action/walking about/exploring bunkers if you're in to that and depending on how energetic you feel, but a little warning about the weather in Normandy- it could be really nice, sunny, warm. It could equally be nasty, cold, windy, raining when you're here. (Eisenhower's comment in the middle of a rainstorm on June 2nd 1944- "Don't you guys get a summer over here?") My best answer is: it rains only 2 days in Normandy, but each day lasts 6 months! So get well packed, get nice shoes and get ready for the DD experience. Normally, one museum can be done during the tour and the entrance fee generally costs from 6 to 10 euros.
We hit the jackpot with Svetlana. She was a wealth of information, but what set her apart was the care she showed our parents who have difficulty hearing. She catered to them so they were able to absorb the sights and information with ease. She is hands down the best guide we’ve ever had.
We had Svetlana and her driver for two days in Normandy. She did an outstanding job explaining both the WW II and medieval history of the region. She thoroughly engaged with my teenage grandson and enjoyed the experience. We needed to modify the earlier planned itinerary due to the heat but it worked out perfectly. Svetlana was accommodating to the 77 year old grandfather. A wonderful experience.
Svetlana was the most amazing guide for my daughters and me. We are basic WW II enthusiasts and she took her encyclopedia knowledge of the area and turned it in to one of the best days of our trip to France. She was so personable and made the day trip so memorable and fun for my daughters. Inputting personal tidbits and keeping my daughters engaged and then turning and telling the most amazing personal stories of the heroes of June 6th and beyond. I am coming back with my husband and that will be an advanced knowledge tour and I will absolutely arrange the dates to make sure that I can book Svetlana again knowing that she will absolutely be on task for that level. She just has that ability to know her audience and make the day special for her clients. She even took us to a local crepe food truck, which was incredible. If she is available, please make sure that you book Svetlana - or even rearrange your trip to get her! That is how special she is!
Amazing day. We covered incredible history and saw everything we had on our list. Our guide svetlana and driver paul were a great team. Everyone in our group of 7 had a great day and we all learned so much. We cannot recommend her enough. This was everything we hoped for and more.
I booked on behalf of my client, Greg, and his party of three. Greg and company had a wonderful experience with Svetlana. As a travel agent, Svetlana went above and beyond to satisfy every request. It was great working with her and I recommend her to any traveler and travel agent.
We had a private tour with Svetlana for 4 people and really appreciated her depth of knowledge and willingness to customize our tour. Very personable and shared a lot of other info regarding reading and movies of the area for us to explore after our tour.
We start the day by driving to the WEST to the US Airborne Drop Zones : Ste Mere Eglise , La Fiere Bridge, Saint Come du Mont. This area hides the overwhelming details of the US Airborne DI arrival. Next step Omaha beach and the American Cemetery. If we are really quick, the Longues sur Mer Gun Battery or the Mulberry Artificial Harbour at Arromanches can be seen. The British sectors Gold and Sword beach could be combined into one day tour. The Canadian sector includes Juno Beach, The Commonwealth Cemeteries, the Abbey of Ardennes. UPDATE 2026! The Pointe Du Hoc Ranger Monument Restoration project is on since February 2026. -There will be disruptions to the visitor parking areas beginning on February 11. Temporary parking will be available, but will be limited. - Parts of the historic site will be closed starting in mid-May. Historic site access will be along the west pathway only. -The visitor center will be closed starting in March. Limited temporary restrooms will be provided.
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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 meas 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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