American Paratrooper DDay Tour

D-Day private guided tours of the American beaches and other sectors with Trevor Standefer
Start
Times are for guidance only and may vary slightly.
I am flexible we can start and stop earlier if wanted/needed
  • 8:30 - Pickup in BayeuxMorning

    Sainte-Mère-Eglise
    Hedgerow stop
    La Fière Bridge
    Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
  • Depending on timeLunch

  • 13:30Afternoon

    Angoville-au-Plain (two medics in church)
    Saint-Come-du-Mont
    Dead Man’s Corner Museum*
  • 5:00 / 5:30 - Return to BayeuxEnd

    Time depends on traffic and flexibility

If you’re into all things related to the paratroopers, this tour’s for you !

We will focus in the area of D-Day actions of the Airborne on June 6th 1944

Beginning with Sainte Mere Eglise and the objective of taking the town. Actions of the 82nd “All American” west of the RN 13, and 101st “Screaming Eagles” east of it that went from Paris to Cherbourg.

Visit places of interest where thanks to individual actions of one , two or a handful of soldiers who did more than their part, in the success of D-Day.

Prices

American DDay Tours
  1-2 people 3-4 people 5-6 people

Essential D-Day Private Tour

€570 € 600 € 675

Option 1*

€ 50 in Bayeux, a little more if outside of Bayeux.

Option 2*

€ 10 per person

Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Your pickup & return

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Museum entrance (if we visit one)

Options

Option 1* - Born during the war, she tells her story

For American groups visiting lower Normandy with special interest in what took place in 1944 for some locals people.
  • Option 1* Presentation by a "War Baby" 20 to 30 minutes in the morning before the tour, at your place of stay or in your bus.(if it's a bus only) € 50 in Bayeux, a little more if outside of Bayeux.

Option 2* - Find out about the American GI's favorite beverage in Normandy

  • Option 2* Before the tour ends Visit of a small family owned Calvados and cider distillery production
    Tasting and recommendation about products. ( € 10 per person to be paid on site to one of the family members )

Transport

If more than 4 people I have several options :

I'll rent the van ( 5 to 8 people ) for you but if you already have your own van, I can get in and I'll adjust your tour price,
Or I will give you my DL and you can add it on your rental agreement for the day(s) of touring.

Depending on departure and arrival times (shore excursion from Cherbourg or Le Havre)

Contact me by phone
(I'm 6 hours ahead of EST and 9 hours ahead of PST)

+33 (0)630 715 577

trevor.standefer@gmail.com