Private Day Tour Omaha beach and Pointe du Hoc

Nicholas L, Jul 2024

A most outstanding tour , was an absolute highlight and was conducted very well by Franck , who is knowledgeable, friendly and outgoing . The tour covered all the aspects one would expect with many fascinating stops along the way I couldn’t even imagine . Very much worth the trip and the money , will most definitely be back again !

rogeri275, Jul 2024

Hiring Franck for the day optimized our time and most importantly, our experience. He holds a wealth of knowledge over the Normandy invasion along with the landscape there. His English was solid and articulation as well. We ended at the American Cemetery which is a very experience. Totally enjoyed the tour.

JimP692, Jun 2024

For Americans visiting France, it's hard to imagine a more stimulating or emotional experience than a tour of the beaches and other landmarks along the Normandy coast where the Allies landed in June 1944. It is impossible to walk dry-eyed among the crosses in the immaculate American cemetery above Omaha Beach, or to stand at the top of Pointe du Hoc except in awe at the bravery and audacity of the scale of the entire risky venture.

That has been especially true this year, as the 80th anniversary will be the last with attending survivors of the invasion - for which they were well represented during the first week of June, and fully celebrated by political and military leaders as well as hordes of tourists.

As it would be at any time but especially this year, support by a knowledgeable local expert was key to maximizing the available breadth of a visit. For us as two couples, our guide and driver Franck was superb.

Two points byway of strategic planning: First, for those who can, book a group or family tour on a private basis, as we did for for the four of us - you'll avoid multi-party distractions, be much more efficient, and therefore get to see much more. Also while the tours are typically in 9-passenger vans, a smaller group makes for that much more comfort in travel and effectiveness in communication with your guide. (In other years we've gone as small as a group of three.)

Second, be ready to discuss and plan your priorities with your guide in advance. As all of us in our group had made at least one prior visit to the key landmarks, we explored with Franck the opportunities to visit sites that are ordinarily not on a regular agenda. So, for example, we spent some extra time walking the "bocage," the famous and notorious hedgerows, and visiting the small and obscure memorial for the soldiers and crew of a glider that crash landed with 100% fatalities.

Beyond that - it will be a full day - wear comfortable shoes - and be prepared to be moved.

InstantHeadache, May 2024

We took the tour of the airborne drop zones and Utah Beach and what a great day it was. Franck took us to every place I expected and some I did not expect, like the church at Angouville-du-Plain and the La Fiere bridge . I am a Vietnam veteran of the 101st Airborne and have always wanted to see where the division won it's glorious reputation and we could not have had a better experience.

BrianA468, May 2024

An incredible day! Franck was an incredible guide. He had a deep and broad understanding of the events on and the weeks and months following D-Day. Many guides can recite the facts and numbers associated with historical events, but Franck’s gift for story-telling also brought to life the emotions surrounding the landings. He brought into sharp focus the contrasts between the serene beauty of Omaha and the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc today, and the horrors they witnessed 80 years ago. For me, it was a day filled with awe, sorrow, respect, and appreciation for those who sacrificed so much for us. It was a roller coaster ride, but one we should all take; and if you do go, I highly recommend Memory-Tracks for your visit.