BAYEUX AND THE BESSIN

NORMANDIE BAYEUX ET LE BESSIN
4 days and 3 nights

Bayeux, historic city with William the Conqueror and a must-see city of DDAY Normandy.

You will discover the sites of the D-Day landings by bicycle and kayak.

Transport
Bus
Accommodation
Youth hostel
Thematic
First discovery

Programme du voyage

Day 1 : Bayeux

Bayeux

Morning

Arrival in Bayeux, the capital of Bessin. Lunch carried by the participants.

Afternoon

Guided walking tour of the medieval city including the interior of the Cathedral and its old quarters around (duration 02h). Visit with audio guide of the Tapestry of Bayeux, classified Memory of the World, masterpiece of Romanesque art, this embroidered hanging illustrates the conquest of England in 1066 by William the Conqueror.

 

Departure at your accommodation center. Welcome by the head of the agency MCV.

Installation in the rooms. Hot dinner and night

Day 2 : The D-DAY beaches by bike

The D-DAY beaches by bike

Morning

After breakfast, departure for Arromanches by bicycle (3-hour tour with an accompanying guide)

Stop at the German Long on Sea Battery, classified As Historic Monument

In Arromanches, discovery of the Artificial Port built for the landing of Allied troops

 

Optional; Free tour of the D-Day Museum: a place that revives the history of the Artificial Port designed by W. Churchill and mounted from scratch the day after the landing

Afternoon

Continuation of the bus tour

Visit from the American cemetery in Colleville sur Mer, where there are 9387 fallen soldiers during the Normandy Campaign.Walk on Omaha Beach

Visit the German cemetery at the Cambe and Discover the site of Pointe du Hoc, strategic point of the German fortifications. You will discover the remains of the German artillery battery and the deep traces of the fighting

Return to your accommodation Dinner and night

Day 3 : Port-en-Bessin

Port-en-Bessin

Morning

After breakfast, depart for Port-en-Bessin

Promenade commented on the Port, with explanation of the fishing profession. View of trawlers, boat lift, his shipyard. Visit to the fish market

 

Possible meeting with a ramendeur, or possibility to witness the fish disembark under the auction (evening)

Picnic on the beach

Afternoon

Various activities to choose from:

Introduction to the sailing tank on the beach, or guided departure and accompanied by kayak of the seas (or semi-rigid boat) to discover the blocks of the artificial port 

 

Or visit an aquaculture farm of Spirulina, cidricole or dairy. 

Or visit a biscuit factory or a chocolate factory.

 

Return to your accommodation

Hot dinner and night 

Day 4 : CAEN

CAEN

Morning

After breakfast, departure for Caen

Arrival in Caen

 

Visit to the Caen Memorial:  Guided tour of the exhibition dedicated to the Second World War; 1 educational booklet offered to the responsible teacher

 

Picnic lunch on site, in the gardens or in a room depending on the weather

Afternoon

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