Sightseeing Tours in Deauville

OVERVIEW

INCLUDES

EXCLUDES

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

Bayeux Aventure

We will be waiting for you in the parking lot of Bayeux Aventure leisure park (free parking for cars and motorhomes).

Bayeux

If you are arriving by train from Paris, we will pick you up at the Bayeux train station.

Tourist Office of Port-en-Bessin

We will be waiting for you in front of the tourist office on Quai Baron Gérard.

Arromanches Tourist Office

We will be waiting for you in front of the tourist office on Maréchal Joffre Street.

Museum of the Battle of Normandy

If you do not have a specific address in Bayeux, we will pick you up in the museums parking lot (free parking).

Pickup points

The supplier will pick up customers from select hotels, or customers can make their own way to the starting point

Options and Start time

D-DAY TOUR (FULL DAY):

09:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM

D-DAY TOUR (HALF DAY):

01:00 PM, 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM, 09:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM

D-DAY TOUR : ESSENTIAL (2H):

01:00 PM, 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 09:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1: Bayeux

Your Gentleman Sider (guide/driver) will meet you with his vintage sidecar at the pickup location of your choice, or at the parking lot of the Bayeux Battle of Normandy Museum, or at the Bayeux bus station.

He will help you gear up with helmets, gloves, and retro goggles before getting you comfortably settled in the sidecar.

There will, of course, be stops along the way to take breaks and capture photos.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Arromanches-les-Bains

INCLUDED IN OPTIONS: 2-HOUR BRITISH SECTOR HALF DAY FULL DAY

Your driver will take you to Arromanches-les-Bains.

It was on this beach that, during the Battle of Normandy, immediately after D-Day on June 6th, 1944, the Allies established Mulberry B, a temporary artificial harbor designed to allow the landing of heavy equipment without having to wait for the capture of deep-water ports such as Le Havre or Cherbourg (Cherbourg-en-Cotentin since 2016).

Although located in the center of the Gold Beach landing zone, Arromanches was spared the worst of the fighting on D-Day.

To enable the rapid installation and proper functioning of the harbor, it was essential not to damage the beach and to preserve the surrounding communication routes.

British troops therefore landed farther east, between Asnelles and Ver-sur-Mer, and liberated Arromanches by land on the evening of June 6th.

The harbor was put into service on June 14th.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Free

3: Longues-sur-Mer

INCLUDED IN OPTIONS 2: HOUR BRITISH SECTOR HALF DAY FULL DAY

The Longues-sur-Mer battery is one of the artillery batteries of the Atlantic Wall, located in the coastal commune of Longues-sur-Mer in the Calvados region.

The site consisted of four long-range 150 mm naval guns, each protected by a reinforced concrete casemate, along with various installations used to operate and defend them.

Situated in the Allied Normandy landing zone, between Omaha Beach and Gold Beach, the battery was subjected to intense aerial and naval bombardments, preventing it from fully engaging on D-Day.

It was captured the following day by British troops.

Listed as a Historic Monument, the battery is remarkably well preserved. The site is now developed for visitors and has become a popular stop during tours of the D-Day landing sites.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Free

4: Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

INCLUDED IN OPTIONS: 2-HOUR AMERICAN SECTOR HALF DAY FULL DAY

Liberated on June 8th, 1944 by the 47th Royal Marines Commando during Operation Overlord, Port-en-Bessin became, as early as June 16th, the central hub of a pipeline network of approximately 120 km designed to supply Allied armies with fuel.

By the end of August 1944, this system was expanded through Operation PLUTO, which involved laying underwater pipelines between the Isle of Wight and Querqueville near Cherbourg.

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

5: Omaha Beach

INCLUDED IN OPTIONS: 2-HOUR AMERICAN SECTOR HALF DAY FULL DAY

Omaha Beach remains one of the most iconic D-Day landing sites, holding undeniable historical significance.

Here, you will stand on the very sands where thousands of American soldiers bravely landed amid intense gunfire and artillery bombardment.

Your guide will share moving accounts of the challenges the soldiers faced during this fierce battle.

As you walk along the beach, take a moment to pay tribute at the memorials and reflect on the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought here.

30 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

6: Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

INCLUDED IN OPTIONS: 2-HOUR AMERICAN SECTOR HALF DAY FULL DAY

The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, perched on a cliff overlooking Omaha Beach, offers a poignant and deeply moving tribute to the fallen soldiers.

As you walk among the rows of white marble crosses and Stars of David, you will be filled with a profound sense of gratitude and respect for those who sacrificed their lives for freedom.

Your guide will share stories about some of the individuals laid to rest here and provide meaningful insight into the historical impact of their sacrifice.

*During the low season, the cemetery closes early. Any tour starting at 4:00 PM will not be able to include the cemetery visit.*

*Please note that starting in 2026, the visit to the Omaha Cemetery cannot be guaranteed and will be replaced by the visit of WN60.*

1 hour -Admission Ticket Free

7: Pointe du Hoc

ONLY FOR THE 6-HOUR OPTION

Pointe du Hoc became a crucial strategic battleground during the Allied landings in Normandy on June 6th, 1944.

Located between Utah Beach to the west and Omaha Beach to the east, this promontory was fiercely fortified by the Germans (WN 751).

Allied aerial reconnaissance revealed the presence of powerful long-range artillery pieces threatening both neighboring beaches.

Quickly neutralizing these guns was considered essential to ensure the success of the landings.

Explore this historic site with fascination, where courage and strategy played a decisive role in the path to liberation.

1 hour -Admission Ticket Free

Bayeux (Pass by)

Return to the starting point by the countryside.

ADDITIONAL INFO

CANCELLATION POLICY

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)

OVERVIEW

INCLUDES

EXCLUDES

MEETING AND PICKUP

Meeting point

TOURIST INTERCOMMUNAL DEAUVILLE

160 meters from Deauville/Trouville train station

Options and Start time

2 HOUR OPTION:

01:00 PM, 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM

3.5 HOUR OPTION:

01:00 PM, 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM

45 MINUTES OPTION:

01:00 PM, 02:00 PM, 03:00 PM, 04:00 PM, 05:00 PM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Spa Diane Barriere Le Normandy (Pass by)

The Hotel Barrière Le Normandy Deauville is a grand hotel of the Groupe Lucien Barrière at Deauville in Normandy.

It was built as the Hôtel Normandy by François André in 1912.

It was used as the filming location of Agatha Christie's Poirot in the episode The Murder on the Links.

1: Eglise Saint Augustin

On August 30th, 1864, the Duke of Morny solemnly laid the first stone of the Saint-Augustin church, built on a land acquired nine days before from the Société immobilière de Deauville.

The church, built by architects Desle-François Breney and Anatole Jal at the middle of a walled garden, was blessed on July 30th, 1865 by the bishop of Bayeux.

The cemetery is placed outside the borders of the new city, on the heights of Mont Canisy.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

2: Hippodrome de Deauville

The Touques racecourse hosts most of these races during the year, thus gaining the four season hippodrome nickname.

Its calendar includes 42 days exclusively dedicated to flat races, highlighting thoroughbred horses speed abilities.

The prestigious Group 1 races and the training centre hosting 300 horses in winter and 600 in summer has attracted the best jockeys and international clients.

Ten years ago, the Touques was the first racecourse to include a sand-fibre track, hosting races in winter, when the Normand fields are covered by snow.

The turf track is used again when the nice season comes.

In this period, the racecourse organizes several prestigious races including the Prix Rothschild, Maurice de Gheest, Jacques Le Marois, Morny, Jean Romanet and to end the summer season, the Grand Prix de Deauville.

5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

3: Villa Strassburger

Protected under the title of historical monuments in 1975, this imposing mansion responds to a command from Baron Henri de Rothschild, a great lover of racing.

The latter chose to settle near the racetrack. The villa is erected in 1907 at the location of the Coteau Farm, property of the family of Gustave Flaubert.

She visits from June to September and by appointment.

She can also be rented for private events.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

4: Church of St. Lawrence

From the name of its patron saint, the Saint-Laurent church is located on the heights of Deauville.

It overlooks the city to offer one of the most beautiful panoramas of the surroundings.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

5: Tourgeville Military Cemetery

Created in 1918, the military cemetery of Tourgéville is owned by the commission of war graves of the Commonwealth, ensuring an extraordinary maintenance of this area.

At the end of the war, France granted a permanent concession to this place and the British cemetery of Tourgeville was inaugurated in 1920.

At the beginning, it was destined to the burial of soldiers dead in the hospitals of the British Army established in Trouville-Deauville.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome de Clairefontaine (Pass by)

Designed by architects Jean Papet, author of several houses in Neuilly-sur-Seine, and André Rimbert, designer of the stands and the racecourse of Maisons-Laffitte, the Clairefontaine racecourse has a Norman style combining concrete and half-timbering.

Its regional inspiration is enhanced by the profusion of flowers decorating the façades, leading this place to be called racecourse with 100,000 flowers about 50 years ago by Léon Zitrone!

Casino Barriere de Deauville (Pass by)

In 1912, Eugène Cornuché had this casino built by architect Georges Wybo. It is inaugurated on July 11, 1912.

A few days earlier, the same operator inaugurates the casino of Trouville-sur-Mer.

It is completely restored in baroque style by the architect designer Jacques Garcia in 1988.

On May 26, 1978, the casino is the scene of an attack whose authors are Jacques Mesrine and François Besse.

6: Le Vieux Bassin

ONLY FOR THE HONFLEUR OPTION

This watershed was created at the instance of Abraham Duquesne and by order of Colbert in 1681.

It replaces the old haven of beaching which was much narrower. These works require the destruction of the western part of the ramparts.

They end in 1684.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

7: Eglise Sainte Catherine

ONLY FOR THE HONFLEUR OPTION

The Church of Sainte-Catherine in Honfleur is an exceptional architectural treasure, embodying the rich historical and maritime heritage of the town.

Built in the late 15th century, this entirely wooden church is the largest of its kind in France, making it a truly remarkable monument.

Its unique architecture is the result of the craftsmanship of the shipbuilders of the time, who applied naval construction techniques to create this place of worship.

The main nave, with its shape resembling an overturned ships hull, is supported by massive oak beams, exuding both strength and elegance.

The detached bell tower, reminiscent of an old ships lighthouse, further emphasizes the maritime connection that defines Honfleur.

Dedicated to Saint Catherine, the patron saint of carpenters, the church reflects the significance of this community in Honfleurs history as a once-thriving maritime port.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

8: Chapelle Notre Dame de Grace

ONLY FOR THE HONFLEUR OPTION

The chapel "Notre-Dame de Grâce" was built in 1600-1615 by the citizens and sailors of Honfleur on the site of an old chapel disappeared in a landslide of the cliff. This primitive chapel was founded before the year 1023 by Richard II, then Duke of Normandy, to fulfill a wish made during a storm in which he almost died. Since then, the cult of "Notre-Dame de Grâce" has been perpetuated.

The building is classified as a historical monument in 1938.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

9: Panorama Mont-Joli

ONLY FOR THE HONFLEUR OPTION

You will have access to a beautiful panorama and it is worth seeing especially on a sunny day.

You will see the basins of the port and the two pylons of the bridge of Normadie connecting Honfleur to Le Havre and just below a good part of the old city with its narrow streets.

10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

10: Le Manoir d'Apreval

ONLY FOR THE HONFLEUR OPTION

At Manoir d'Apreval, a family-run estate located between Deauville and Honfleur, you'll have the chance to meet our friends and family, who have been passionately producing cider and calvados for five generations.

Specializing in the cultivation of apples and pears, Manoir d'Apreval blends traditional and modern methods with a commitment to environmental respect.

All our products, including pure fruit juices, cider, pommeau, and calvados, are organic.

Set amidst the lush orchards of the Pays d'Auge, this charming estate offers an authentic and flavorful experience, immersing you in the heart of Norman tradition while uncovering the secrets of our production.

20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

11: Office de Tourisme Intercommunal de Deauville

Your pilot will bring you back to your hotel or the tourist office.

15 minutes -Admission Ticket Free

ADDITIONAL INFO

CANCELLATION POLICY

(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)