In 2004 we are celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings with a special Tour taking in the commemorative events scheduled for that time. The anticipated schedule is as published below, but is subject to confirmation of the final program in April/May 2004.

JUNE 3rd 2004:

Collection from Paris in the morning, From Paris, follow the Seine River through landscapes that inspired impressionist artists. A visit to Monet's famous gardens at Giverny and explore the countryside surrounding the pretty town of Les Andelys.

Visit the beautiful old city of Rouen and explore the quaint streets and the famous cathedral, made famous by Monet's many paintings. Arrive at your accommodation for the week.

JUNE 4th:

Visit the famous cheese factory a Livarot and the country market at Saint Pierre sur Dives, and its 11th century market halls and abbey. Visit William the Conqueror's native town of Falaise and also the War Memorial at Montormel. Return home passing through Croutte, visiting the beautiful Abbey gardens and a local farm to taste the cider and calvados.

JUNE 5th:

Today we will see the inauguration of the commemoration transfer to the Pegasus Memorial and the Air show. Afternoon tour of the Canadian & British landing beaches. Dinner at restaurant. View the fireworks from different towns along the coast.

JUNE 6th: Commemoration full day & ceremony at OMAHA beach.

JUNE 7th: Commemoration full day & visit of UTAH beach


JUNE 8th:

Guided tour of Honfleur, picturesque port. Visit the fishing port of Trouville and the chic seaside resort of Deauville. Drive through beautiful countryside to the award-winning villages of Beaumont-en-Auge and Beuvron-en-Auge.

JUNE 9th:

Guided tour of Caen, with a visit to the spectacular Abbaye aux Hommes ,the Abbaye aux Dames and William's Castle. Free time to explore Caen. A visit to the Caen Memorial museum . Guided tour of historic Bayeux.

JUNE 10th: After breakfast, drive to Paris to a hotel or the airport.

EXTRA DAYS: As the Commemoration events are at the weekend, we will be running the tour from mid-week to mid-week. As a result, it will be possible to extend the tour for two days either at the beginning or the end of the scheduled dates.

BOOK SOON: As there will be enormous demand for this week, we advise you to book early.