Private tour in Le Havre Audrey G

DDay landing beaches tour from Le Havre - Full Day

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Audrey G.

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Licenced tour guide specialised in DDay and French heritage. Dear travelers, Welcome in Normandy ! I was born and raised in Normandy, DDay is in my DNA, since my childhood I heard a lot about it thanks to Pierre, my grandfather. I remember all the books, all the photos he had and all his passion for WWII and DDay. But I remember above all the first time he told me about Paul Andert. During WWI, Marie, my grandfather's aunt, met and American soldier named Charles Andert. They fell in love and after the end of the war he came back in France to marry her and they moved to Saint-Louis (Missouri) in 1921. They had 4 boys : Pierre, Charles, Joseph and Paul Andert. By the age of 17, Paul decided to join the US Army in 1940, one year before US declared war. He served as an infantry platoon sergeant in the 41st Armored Infantry. He served in Africa, Sicily and Europe during 7 major campaigns and 2 major invasion : Operation HUSKY in Sicily in July 1943 and Operation NEPTUNE in Normandy in June 1944. He served under the command of General George Patton and General Dwight Eisenhower. By the age of 21, the 7th of June 1944 he was in Normandy. He landed on Omaha. He was wounded twice but he survived. Paul spent all his life to share his history, to honor his comrades in arms. He died the 6th of June 2020. Today, Paul is not here anymore so this is my mission to keep his history and all Paul's memories alive through my words and myself. Join me to share my passion and dive into the heart of history. I was born in Caen so how can you expect a better guide than someone born and raised in the city ?! I grew up around the streets of the city center, I worked during 3 summers at the Caen tourist office. I know this city as the back of my hand ! Let's stroll together through this historical city. Let's discover together the city of William the Conqueror, his castle, the two abbeys and the city center. Of course Caen is not the only must-see in Normandy, you can discover the medieval city of Bayeux with the Cathedrale of Notre-Dame and of course the well-known Mont Saint Michel. With me, you'll come to visit Normandy and you'll leave loving it. A guided visit is a full experience. During a tour with me you don't just walk through a place : you connect with it. Choose a guide is not only a choice of being with someone for a day : it's the difference between seeing and understanding. That means discover details and stories you would never notice on your own. A guide brings places to life and instead of just visiting, you explore. Choose a guided visit, choose the experience with me. All my tours are adaptable depending on your age/points of interest/hobbies etc... I'm here to offer the best of the Norman experience ! Feel free to contact me and we'll customize your stay in Normandy together ! - Local tour guide since 2018. - Official guide license that prove my knowledge and experience. - 7 years as a tour guide in the Caen Memorial Museum (2018-2025) - Bachelor's degree in protection and promotion of the historical and cultural heritage, specialized in architecture (medieval, ancient, contemporary, industrial, religious) and world war heritage.

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Overview of your Le Havre tour

My passion for DDay is here thanks to my grandfather and my family bond with DDay gave me a special feeling for this period and the area. During this tour you'll have the opportunity to discover the main american sites of DDay : - Pointe du Hoc where the rangers landed. - Omaha Beach, Bloody Omaha. - The American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer with more than 9 380 graves. If you need it you'll also have the possibility to have some free time to pay respect, explore on your own. During this tour we'll walk and discover according to your energy of the day but the sites are quite big so don't hesitate to put your best shoes to walk with me around the area. The Norman weather changes quickly so I recommand you to take some equipment to be comfortable. Feel free to contact me to customize your OWN tour. I'll be glad to welcome you and to help you to discover this piece of the Norman History. The driver will pick you up at 8.00 or 8.30 at your cruise terminal.

Your Le Havre tour itinerary

The driver will pick you up in Le Havre at your cruise terminal. I will join you in the vehicule near Caen. During our drive to the first stop la Pointe du Hoc I'll explain how the Allies organized DDay and Operation Overlord, we'll talk about the beginning of the war, the tests and also why did they choose Normandy. Our first stop is La Pointe du Hoc, we'll see the landscape of Normandy, the stories about the rangers. Our second stop we'll be Omaha Beach and the monuments to honor the soldiers. Our last stop is the American Cemetery in Colleville sur Mer where you'll discover some stories of soldiers. Don't hesitate to contact me if you want to add extras sites as Arromanches, the German cemetery etc... During this tour I do not recommand to visit Utah, it's really far away from Le Havre (more than 2 hours to drive from Le Havre).

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

Private transportation from 1 to 6 people with a private driver and me as a guide. Independent front and rear air conditioning. Onboard microphone.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation With Driver
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Meeting location

Quai Pierre Callet, Le Havre, Normandie, 76600, France

If you are docking at a different address, please let me know.

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Tour categories
History
City Highlights
Tour reference number
1784601
Languages
French
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

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This private tour in Le Havre is ideal for history enthusiasts, particularly those interested in World War II and the DDay landings. It's also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly, and for travellers who want to connect with a local guide like Audrey G. for deeper insights into the history and legacy of DDay.

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