American Cemetery at Colleville Sur Mer
Situated above Omaha Beach, a place where the American military suffered staggering casualties on D-Day, the American cemetery at Colleville-Sur-Mer contains the remains of nearly 10,000 service members who died during the Normandy campaign. With marble crosses and Stars of David stretching as far as the eye can see, the cemetery is a solemn, breathtaking experience that all Americans should share.
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Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysées
Emperor Napoléon I commissioned the 164-foot tall Arc de Triomphe. It was built in an age when leaders erected monuments in their own honor, evoking sheer military power and triumph. The arch's magnificent sculptures and reliefs at the same time commemorate Napoléon's generals and soldiers.
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Founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, Caen attracts visitors from all over the world who come to discover its Romanesque abbeys, its 11th Century castle, and its World War II Memorial Museum. It is one of the oldest university towns in France. Bustling with activity day and night.
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Operation Overload of June 6, 1944, brought together the land, air, and sea forces of the allied armies in what became known as the largest invasion force in human history. Less than a year after the significant turning point, the Allies formally accepted Nazi Germany's surrender. See the artifacts that tell the story of D-Day.
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Full Day Excursion Normandy
Out of Paris we leave this morning to explore of France's most embattled region and one that had profoundly altered not only its own fate but ultimately our world as we know today. Joined by our local guide upon arrival to Caen, we travel along its northern coast dotted with historical scares that tell us the ultimate story of what we can only understand once we walk its beaches and visit The American Cemetery and Memorial and key sites from Pointe Du Hoc to Sainte-Mère-Eglise and the American Cemetery at Colleville-Sur-Mere. ....
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Normandy and the Landing Beaches
Normandy offers a patchwork landscape of lush rolling countryside, pretty fishing villages, ancient stone chateaux, thatched cottages, half timbered farmhouses and orchards. It is one of the most historic and interesting areas of France. On June 6th, 194
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See Omaha Beach, one of the most significant sites of the D-Day landings in June 1944. This stretch of coastline was the scene of the heaviest fighting as Allied forces faced steep cliffs and fortified defenses. Today, the beach stands as a symbol of sacrifice and determination, marked by memorials that honor those who fought to secure freedom in Europe.
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Painters Square at Montmartre
Montmartre is well known as the last village in Paris. The place de Tertre, a few streets away from the Sacré-Coeur Catholic basilica, is in the heart of Montmartre. The Painters Square is a reminder of the time when Montmartre was the Mecca of modern art.
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The Palais Garnier is the thirteenth theatre to house the Paris Opera since it was founded by Louis XIV in 1669. It was built on the orders of Napoleon III as part of the great Parisian reconstruction project carried out by Baron Haussmann. The project for an opera house was put out to competition and was won by Charles Garnier, an unknown 35-year-old architect. Building work, which lasted fifteen years, from 1860 to 1875, was interrupted by numerous incidents, including the 1870 war, the fall of the Empire and the Commune. The Palais Garnier was inaugurated on 5 January 1875.
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Paris is fabulous by day but unforgettable by night. Don't miss the chance to take an after-dinner Paris by Night Illuminations Tour. The evening starts with a typical French dinner at the Painter’s Square of Montmartre. You'll tour all the illuminated Paris sights, monuments and squares en route to Seine River Cruise where a commented 1 hour cruise on a convertible boat illuminating the river banks will crown the day.
€ 49
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