Top Caen Shore Excursions

Visit the Normandy landing beaches of World War II on this customizable, private day trip from Caen. Settle inside an air-conditioned minivan with your private guide — a local whose family lived through the Nazi occupation. Spend the day exploring D-Day sites such as Arromanches, Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc. Delve into the landings at the Airborne Museum, pay homage at the American Cemetery, and enjoy a ‘calvados’ (apple brandy) tasting. This is a private tour, so inform your guide if there’s anything you want to see more of.

Private tours with audio guide and driver. we adapt to the needs, desires and rhythm of your group. The driver becomes your Norman guest if you stay at the hotel La Fontaine Caen Center. Departure 9h from Caen. Minimum 2 people

Discover the charms of Mont-Saint-Michel on this private full-day tour. Take an early morning train from Paris to Caen. Explore the town and enjoy a breakfast of coffee and croissants. Travel through the lovely Normandy countryside to Mont-Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a comprehensive tour of the abbey, break for a traditional sausage and calvados.

Learn about World War II history and visit France's most important D-Day sites with this private tour from Caen. Stops along the way include Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery at Colevillle-sur-Mer, and the remains of the German battery Pointe du Hoc. You'll also be provided with an audio guide loaded with important information about the area's history, in English.

Local licensed-guide 9 years experience Family background in the French resistance (archives) Skip-the-line entrance with your guide Negociated rates for the entrance museums when possible French license of transportation company First aid diploma Covid fully vaccinated Minibus Mercédès Class V black color a/c with full options (up to 7 people) or sedan BMW pack luxury grey color up to 3 people with leather seats. The order of the tour can be changed according to the high or low tides in order to see better Omaha beach not fully covered by the sea.

Follow in the footsteps of historic icons like William the Conqueror, Joan of Arc and Rollo on this full-day private tour of Normandy. Discover the dark secrets and major events of French history as you explore Rouen, Caen and Bayeux with an expert guide. Start with a visit to historic Rouen to view the magnificent Cathedral and see the spot where Joan of Arc was killed. After lunch (own expense), explore the port town of Caen, including William the Conquerors's castle and the Abbaye aux Hommes, then marvel over the world-famous Bayeux Tapestry.

Private tours with audio guide and driver in a 7 seater vehicle. We adapt to the desires, needs and pace of our customers. The driver also becomes the Norman guest if you stay at the Hotel Caen Fountain Center. 2 people minimum.

Eat your way around Normandy in just one day on this day-long, small-group food and eating excursion from Caen. Go to the untrammeled parts of the region and get jaw-dropping views of views of Trouville, Deauville and Honfleur along the way. Stop and visit with some producers of Camembert, Pont L'évèque, cider and calvados and then tuck into some amazing meals at some of the region's best restaurants.