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  • PEGASUS BRIDGE MUSEUM - ADULT TICKET

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    Inaugurated on June 4th 2000 by HRH the Prince of Wales. The Memorial Pegasus is dedicated to the men of 6th Airborne Division and their role during the Battle of Normandy from June to September 1944. The museum was designed and constructed within a few months by the D-Day Landing Committee presided by Admiral Brac de la Perrière. Jean-Marc LEFRANC (Former Deputy of Calvados) has been Chairman of the Landing Committee since 2015.

    The original Bénouville Bridge, renamed Pegasus Bridge after the liberation, is on display in the park of the museum along with a Bailey Bridge and a full size copy of a wartime Horsa glider. The collection is constantly increasing in size.
  • MERVILLE BATTERY MUSEUM - ADULT TICKET

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    Entrance ticket to the Merville Battery Museum.
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Ophorus Tours - A Private Day Trip from Bayeux to British Sector D-Day Landing Beaches & Sights

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A Private Day Trip from Bayeux to British Sector D-Day Landing Beaches & Sights

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A small group private full day trip to visit D-Day landing sites of the British Forces during the Invasion of Normandy. From Bayeux, Visit Sword or Gold Beach, discover Pegasus Bridge

Highlights

  • A full day dedicated to British Forces on D-Day
  • Visit the brand new British Normandy Memorial
  • Visit stunning locations such as Merville Battery
  • See the remains of Mulberry Harbour "B"
  • English speaking guides, experts in WWII
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Program & Itinerary

Departing from Bayeux, this private tour from Bayeux will take you to the Normandy coastal battlefield grounds. On June 6, 1944, the allied troops landed on the Normandy beaches, marking the beginning of a fierce and deadly battle that would culminate in the liberation of France a few months later. First, we will come and pick you up directly at your accommodation in Bayeux or the surrounding ...

Embark on a vibrant excursion to the main British Forces D-Day sites! 

Departing from Bayeux, this private tour from Bayeux will take you to the Normandy coastal battlefield grounds. On June 6, 1944, the allied troops landed on the Normandy beaches, marking the beginning of a fierce and deadly battle that would culminate in the liberation of France a few months later. 

Pick up in Bayeux or surrounding area 

First, we will come and pick you up directly at your accommodation in Bayeux or the surrounding area. Meet your English speaking guide/driver who will go over the itinerary & program of the day with you. As this is a private tour, your guide will be flexible and the tour will be adapted to your wishes in case you have specific requests and as long as the timing allows it. 

However, please note that your guide knows the area inside out and will show you the most significant landmarks of the region. Below is a selection of the major sites linked to the British Forces on D-DAY that it will be possible to visit with your guide. For lunch and depending on the sites that you have chosen to visit, your tour guide will make appropriate suggestions or we can pre-arrange restaurant reservations for you.

Our travel advisors will design the best possible itinerary and guided tours, adapted to your wishes and that will respect the timing of the tour. Create your own personalized tour in Normandy on this full day landing beaches & sites sightseeing tour.

Selection of the main D-Day British Forces sites of Normandy

BRITISH NORMANDY MEMORIAL

Your half day tour of the World War II British D-Day sights continues as you are taken to the brand new British Memorial. The idea of the memorial was a suggestion from Normandy veteran Goerge Batts who pointed out that there were no national Memorials in Normandy for those that had fallen under British Command. Once the perfect site had been found, overlooking "Gold Beach", the memorial was formally inaugurated on June 6th 2019 on the 75th anniversary of D-Day and construction could begin.

The Memorial was completed in Autumn of 2020 and it officially opened on June 6th 2021. On the columns of the memorial are listed the names of more than 22,000 men and women of which a majority are British soldiers, marines and airmen who lost their lives on D-Day or in the weeks that followed. There are also names of men and women of other countries that fought under British Command including South Africa, France, the Netherlands, Poland, Australia, New Zealand and the USA.

PEGASUS BRIDGE

Main objective of the 6th British Airborne Division, the capture of the two bridges of the Canal of Caen and Orne River in Bénouville and Ranville was to secure the left flank of the invasion. 

As part of operation Deadstick, the assault began on June 5th 1944 with Halifax bombers towing Horsa gliders in the night until they reached the town of Cabourg where they broke their trailer. The three gliders that had Pegasus Bridge as an objective landed only 50 meters away from the bridge. Both bridges were taken quite rapidly and the victory message "Ham and Jam" was sent to the Allied ships by traveling pigeon. Ham indicated that the British had seized both bridges while Jam indicated that both bridges were intact. 

The junction with the troops that landed on June 6th took place at around 1.30pm. The French commandos led by Commandant Kieffer accompanied by British soldiers of the 1st Special Service arrived from Sword Beach. Lord Lovat, commander of the 1st Special Service Brigade, accompanied by his personal Piper Bill Millin, apologized to Lieutenant-Colonel for being late.The operation was a total succes even though two airborne soldiers died during the assault while 14 others were injured.

MERVILLE BATTERY MUSEUM

This fortified area of the German defense system along the Normandy coastline was composed of 4 steel reinforced casemates (concrete bunkers) with 100mm guns, a command bunker and ammunition magazines. The battery was defended by a 20mm anti-aircraft gun, barbed wire obstacles, a minefield as well as an anti-tank ditch. By fear that the battery would be able to threaten the landing area of Sword Beach, it was decided that the Battery should be attacked during the night of June 5th so as to capture it before the landing took place. The task was given to the British 9th Parachute Battalion who landed on the zone just after midnight on June 6th. Out of more than 600 men parachuted, only 150 had arrived at the designated assembly point. After some fierce fighting, the battery was finally captured before the landing of Sword beach took place.

SWORD BEACH

One of the three D-Day landing beaches areas of the Anglo-Canadian troops, located east of Juno Beach, Sword Beach represents the eastern flanck of the Allied attack on the Normandy beaches. Troops that landed here include the British 8th Brigade and Commandos of the 1st Special Service Brigade under the command of Lieutenant General John Crocker. The beach is cleared by noon which allows for reinforcements to access the landing area. 

GOLD BEACH

This landing area stretched from Longues-sur Mer to La Rivière, approximately 8 kilometers long (5 miles) and was the center beach of the five landing areas of the Normandy Invasion. The area was assigned to the British Second Army and the assault was carried out by the British 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division. The main objectives of the Division were to divide the Caen-Bayeux road and take the port of Arromanches. Another important mission lay in the taking of the Longues-sur-Mer battery. By the evening of June 6th, the British forces had landed 25,000 men in the Gold Beach sector and penetrated 10 kilometers (6 miles) inland. The number of casualties reached 400.

ARROMANCHES

Part of the Gold Beach landing area, Arromanches les Bains was a special location when it comes to D-Day. Chosen for its setting between two cliffs, it has always been known as a perfect location for anchorage especially in case of rough seas. The Allies made of Arromanches one of the locations where an artificial port, built in Great Britain, will be installed. This meant that no bombing or fighting could be made here so as to keep all the road infrastructure in perfect conditions. The regiment that was to capture Arromanches, the 1st Battalion Hampshire Regiment, therefore landed in front of Asnelles and made their way westward. By 10.30pm all the pockets of resistance were destroyed and the village liberated. From then on, the first buildings of the artificial port arrive and the first unloading began on June 14th 1944.

LONGUES SUR MER

Longues sur Mer is the location of a coastal battery built by the Germans in 1943. Part of the German coastal defense system, the battery was a threat to the Normandy invasion being located in between the landing areas of Omaha beach and Gold beach. During the two weeks that preceded the invasion, the allies dropped more than 1,500 bombs on the battery but the destruction remained limited. On D-Day, the battery will be at the center of a naval battle between British, French and U.S Battleships and German Gunners. After a number of hours of battle, air raids on June 7th, the battery is finally captured at noon of the same day by the British troops of the 2nd Devon shire Regiment, arriving from Gold Beach.

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  • Pick up at your hotel or train station in Bayeux

  • Visit Pegasus Bridge

  • Visit Gold or Sword Beach Sectors

  • Stop in Arromanches les Bains for lunch (at own expense)

  • Visit British Normandy Memorial

  • Drop off in Bayeux

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Ophorus Tours - A Private Day Trip from Bayeux to British Sector D-Day Landing Beaches & Sights
Ophorus Tours - A Private Day Trip from Bayeux to British Sector D-Day Landing Beaches & Sights
Ophorus Tours - A Private Day Trip from Bayeux to British Sector D-Day Landing Beaches & Sights

Know before you book

  • Normandy Tour available all year round (except Dec. 25th, Jan. 1st)
  • 8 hour Private Normandy British Sector Tour from Bayeux
  • Entrance fees can be paid on the spot, or purchased during booking process
  • Tour is operated in English, other languages on request
  • Tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • Prices are per group from 2 to 8 persons - Larger groups please contact us

Meeting point

Pick up at Train Station or your accommodation, hotel or AirBnB in Bayeux

Departure

We will come and pick you up at your hotel, accommodation, AirBnB or train station in Bayeux, or surrounding area, radius of 30 kms (20 miles) around Bayeux at no extra cost.

Other possible pick up locations :
Caen 
Port en Bessin (Chateau La Cheneviere)
Port en Bessin (Mercure Bayeux-Omaha)
Audrieu (Chateau d'Audrieu)
Aurseulles (Chateau du Bû)
Sainte Croix Grand Tonne (Domaine de la Cour des Lys)

Return

Tour returns to original departure point.
 

Included / excluded

Included

  • English-speaking driver & guide, Experts in Normandy
  • Travel in modern, comfortable & fully equipped minivan
  • Bottled water in the minivan
  • Free WiFi access on board

Excluded

  • Entrance fees to monuments & attractions unless specified in program
  • Personal insurance and expenses
  • Meals, drinks 
  • Gratuities for the driver/guide

FAQ

  • Is Bayeux the ideal town and departure point for Normandy D-DAY tours?

    If you are looking to experience Normandy in the best possible way, then our day trips from Bayeux make for an ideal departure point. The charming small town of Bayeux has a large number of options when it comes to accommodation and dining. Moreover, the historic medieval city centre as well as the famous Tapestry are part of the best things to do while in Bayeux.
  • Do you organize pick up and return at accommodation for private tours?

    Yes, absolutely. We will come and pick you up at your hotel, accommodation or train station in Bayeux or within a 30kms (20 miles) radius at no extra cost.
  • What type of vehicles are used during your private tours from Bayeux?

    Our company uses only premium cars & minivans that are recent, comfortable and fully equipped including individual A/C, shaded windows and large leg space.
  • Who conducts these Normandy private tours from Bayeux?

    We only employ accredited and licensed tour guides that are also the drivers for all tours that need visits to be conducted by certified guides. Good examples are: the visit of museums, guided walking tours in cities, visit of historical monuments and so on.

    On this particular tour your guide is an expert in the Battle of Normandy and D-Day beaches and sites.
  • What can we expect on this D-Day private full day trip from Bayeux?

    This tour includes the possibility to visit a very large number of sites during a full day tour. Start with the the tour around the Merville Battery and its museum. From there, you will be taken to Pegasus Bridge where there is also a museum to visit if you wish. Pass by Ouistreham and reach the Sword Beach Sector. You will then follow the coast in direction of Gold Beach Sector. From there, it will be time to discover Arromanches les Bains where the Mulberry Harbor was located and usually, depending on time, this is where lunch can be taken (at own expense). The tour continues towards Longues sur Mer Battery site and finally, your guide will stop in one of the Commenwealth Military Cemeteries of the area.
  • Can we choose which D-Day sites we would like to visit?

    Yes, absolutely you can let our team of travel designers know which sites you would like to include and they will adapt the tour to your wishes.
  • Is lunch included on this private tour from Bayeux?

    No, we never include lunch on our private tours. However, let us know if you would like us to suggest and pre-book a local restaurant reservation. Our team will be happy to organize this for you at no extra cost. You can also talk with your guide directly in the morning. Let him know your wishes and she/he will adapt the tour accordingly and suggest the best possible options.
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