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Rouen & D-Day Landing Beaches

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May 11, 2025

Rouen & D-Day Landing Beaches

Explore this historic region of France – take a tour of the D-Day Landing Beaches with an expert guide, see the famous Bayeux Tapestry and discover the capital of Normandy.

Sunday 11th – Thursday 15th May 2025

Tour Price £840.00
Single supplement: £190.00

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Tour includes:

o Four nights dinner, bed & breakfast

o Buffet Breakfast

o All coach travel and ferry crossings

o Entrance to Bayeux Tapestry

o Guided tour of D-Day Landing beaches

o Excursions to Rouen and Deauville

o Escorted throughout

DAY 1 We head to Dover this morning to catch the ferry over to France, completing our journey in time for dinner at our comfortable hotel in Honfleur.

DAY 2 After breakfast this morning, we set out for a morning visit to Rouen, situated on the banks of the River Seine, Normandy’s vibrant, historic and cultural capital. Monet’s famous depictions of Rouen Cathedral have made this vast edifice many visitors’ favourite building in the city, but there are also many fine museums to explore, not to mention the Gros Horloge clock tower, France’s oldest inn La Couronne and the beautiful modern church dedicated to Joan of Arc. This afternoon, we head back to Honfleur where you will have free time to explore this pretty town with its colourful half-timbered houses which jostle for position on the quays, along with art galleries and restaurants, or maybe walk over the Pont de Normandie bridge, which affords phenomenal panoramic views of the estuary from above.

DAY 3 This morning we head to Bayeux, which boasts a stunning historic centre as well as its world-famous, UNESCO-listed tapestry depicting the Norman conquest of England in 1066. Immerse yourself in the embroidered story of the conquest of England by William, Duke of Normandy, with a visit to the museum which allows you to discover the Bayeux Tapestry in its entirety and to understand its history and its creation thanks to an audio-guided commentary. We then meet our expert guide for a guided tour, visiting the British Cemetery at Bayeux before heading to the D-Day Landing Beaches for the British in Arromanches, Asnelles and Ouistreham. Pegasus Bridge is just behind Sword Beach and there we will stop at the Café Gondré (the first liberated house in France) before going to The Ranville Cemetery which is mainly dedicated to the 6th Airborne division.

DAY 4 Today we travel to Caen, the lively and dynamic city of William the Conqueror for free time to perhaps visit the two Abbeys and Castle, or spend time at leisure in the historical city centre. On our return journey to Honfleur this afternoon, we make a stop at glamorous Deauville, home to the prestigious annual Deauville American Film Festival, famous boardwalk and magnificent beach.

DAY 5 We head homeward today, crossing the Channel by ferry before arriving home in the early evening.

Hotel Antares Honfleur

Modern, peaceful hotel | Charming ambience | Walk in shower available on request

Lift to all floors | Swimming pool | Spa | Wi-Fi

Testimonials & Reviews

Thank you for all the lovely trips we have had with you. We hope there will be many more.

Gina & Peter

December 2024

We have had some amazing trips with Heathside this year for which we thank you. Looking forward to the same again in 2025!

Geoff & Teresa

December 2024

Mike was super-professional, and friendly – an excellent ambassador for Heathside. We will hope to book with you again as the comfortable coach and skilled driver contributed greatly to the overall success of the tour.

Pam – Private Hire Customer

October 2024

Our second trip with you has been “wow”- your driver Paul was “excellent” a most capable driver and Terry he made the tour from start to finish fun and full of information.

Barbara & Norman

September 2024

Thank you to everyone at Heathside for a truly wonderful trip to Wakehurst last Thursday. It was so enjoyable. I hope it will be repeated. Thank you very much.

Eunice – Ringwood

July 2024

The guide and driver were both excellent in a way that made you think they had worked together for years. They kept us all entertained, and ably coped with anything thrown at them. The hotel was pleasant. All the trips we did were great fun. We hope to travel with you again soon.

Heart of Wales Traveller

July 2024

Team were excellent. 10/10 service. Russ and Caroline were both very helpful ensuring we were looked after throughout. Hotel and food was lovely and the day trips were very enjoyable. 100% will be doing another trip.

Dutch Bulbfields Traveller

April 2024

My Friend and I have just returned from an amazing trip to the Dutch bulb fields, which was just so enjoyable, made even more so by your lovely driver Russ, and Caroline, who really do make your day with their banter, and their professionalism. I am very much looking forward to another trip next year hopefully. By the way, lovely new coach, so comfy and nice to have some leg room for a change! All in all thankyou for an amazing holiday

Barbara – Verwood

April 2024

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Dan

November 2023

Thank you for a splendid day trip to London. The driver was so welcoming and friendly. His driving was excellent. This all contributed to my pleasurable day. Thanks again.

Dorothy – Ferndown

August 2023

Just a note to say how much we enjoyed our trip to Durham – thank you for a good few days. The hotel was ideally placed and comfortable, and we enjoyed the food. Lastly we cannot fault David and Caroline. They both worked hard to make our trip such a pleasure.

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July 2023