Day trip by sidecar to the landing beaches
Overview
Are you ready for an unforgettable experience?
Embark on a private excursion in a vintage sidecar on the Landing beaches, with the added bonus of a cider and calvados tasting.
Imagine yourself comfortably installed in an authentic period sidecar, the wind in your hair, the rays of the sun warming your skin, while you travel through the magnificent landscapes of Normandy, between land and sea.
Our experienced drivers, true Gentlemen Siders, will share captivating stories and anecdotes about the highlights of D-Day.
In addition to visiting the emblematic places through museums and historical sites, you will have the chance to discover the local gastronomy with a tasting of cider and calvados, two typical drinks of the region.
Don't wait any longer to experience this exciting and tasty adventure.
Embark on a private excursion in a vintage sidecar on the Landing beaches, with the added bonus of a cider and calvados tasting.
Imagine yourself comfortably installed in an authentic period sidecar, the wind in your hair, the rays of the sun warming your skin, while you travel through the magnificent landscapes of Normandy, between land and sea.
Our experienced drivers, true Gentlemen Siders, will share captivating stories and anecdotes about the highlights of D-Day.
In addition to visiting the emblematic places through museums and historical sites, you will have the chance to discover the local gastronomy with a tasting of cider and calvados, two typical drinks of the region.
Don't wait any longer to experience this exciting and tasty adventure.
Inclusions
- Use of Retro helmets
- Use of Jacket (if necessary)
- Retro glasses
- Coverage (if necessary)
- Use of gloves
- 1 to 2 passengers per sidecar (one person behind our pilot and one person in the basket)
- Alcoholic Beverages - Tasting of cider, Pommeau and Calvados
- Entry/Admission - Juno Beach Centre
- Entry/Admission - Musee du Debarquement
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Juno Beach Centre, Voie des Francais Libres, 14470 Courseulles-sur-Mer France
The Juno Beach Center (in English, Juno Beach Center) is a museum located in Courseulles-sur-Mer in Calvados, in Normandy, France. Located on Juno Beach, the very beach where the Canadians landed on D-Day, June 6, 1944, alongside the other Allied forces, the Juno Beach Center presents the role played by Canada during the Second World War, notably in Normandy.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Musee du Debarquement, Place du 6 Juin, 14117 Arromanches-les-Bains France
The Arromanches-les-Bains Landing Museum commemorates the Normandy landings of June 6, 1944 and more particularly the construction of the artificial harbor of Arromanches and its use during the Battle of Normandy from June to August 1944 to supply the troops allied to across the Channel.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Longues-sur-Mer, Longues-sur-Mer, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, Normandy
The Longues-sur-Mer battery is one of the Atlantic Wall shooting batteries, located in the coastal town of Longues-sur-Mer in Calvados. The site included 4 150 mm long range naval cannons, each protected by a reinforced concrete casemate, and various installations to serve and defend them. Located in the Allied landing zone in Normandy, between the beaches of Omaha Beach and Gold Beach, the battery was subjected to intense aerial and then naval bombardments preventing it from fully entering into action on D-Day and was taken as soon as the next day by British troops. Listed as a historic monument, it is in a good state of conservation. The site is landscaped and has become a frequented place of passage during visits to the landing sites.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Port-en-Bessin-Huppain, Port-en-Bessin-Huppain, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, Normandy
Released on June 8, 1944 by the 47th Royal Marines Commando, during Operation Overlord, Port-en-Bessin became on June 16 the head of a pipeline system of approximately 120 km intended to supply the armies of the allies in fuel. At the end of August 1944, this system was completed by Operation PLUTO, which saw the laying of oil pipelines between the Isle of Wight and Querqueville near Cherbourg.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer, 14710 Colleville-sur-Mer France
The American cemetery of Colleville-sur-Mer is an American military cemetery, located just above Omaha Beach, in the commune of Colleville-sur-Mer, on one of the sites of the Allied landing on June 6 1944.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pegasus Bridge, avenue Major John Howard, 14860 Ranville France
Pegasus Bridge is the name received after the operations of June 6, 1944 during the Second World War, the Bénouville bridge in honor of British paratroopers whose winged horse Pegasus was the emblem. It was inaugurated on March 11, 1945. It was located on the Caen to the sea canal in Normandy.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bayeux, Bayeux, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, Normandy
Bayeux is the home of the Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England. It is also known as the first major town secured by the Allies during Operation Overlord. Charles de Gaulle made two famous speeches in this town.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Juno Beach Centre, Voie des Francais Libres, 14470 Courseulles-sur-Mer France
The Juno Beach Center (in English, Juno Beach Center) is a museum located in Courseulles-sur-Mer in Calvados, in Normandy, France. Located on Juno Beach, the very beach where the Canadians landed on D-Day, June 6, 1944, alongside the other Allied forces, the Juno Beach Center presents the role played by Canada during the Second World War, notably in Normandy.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Musee du Debarquement, Place du 6 Juin, 14117 Arromanches-les-Bains France
The Arromanches-les-Bains Landing Museum commemorates the Normandy landings of June 6, 1944 and more particularly the construction of the artificial harbor of Arromanches and its use during the Battle of Normandy from June to August 1944 to supply the troops allied to across the Channel.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Longues-sur-Mer, Longues-sur-Mer, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, Normandy
The Longues-sur-Mer battery is one of the Atlantic Wall shooting batteries, located in the coastal town of Longues-sur-Mer in Calvados. The site included 4 150 mm long range naval cannons, each protected by a reinforced concrete casemate, and various installations to serve and defend them. Located in the Allied landing zone in Normandy, between the beaches of Omaha Beach and Gold Beach, the battery was subjected to intense aerial and then naval bombardments preventing it from fully entering into action on D-Day and was taken as soon as the next day by British troops. Listed as a historic monument, it is in a good state of conservation. The site is landscaped and has become a frequented place of passage during visits to the landing sites.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Port-en-Bessin-Huppain, Port-en-Bessin-Huppain, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, Normandy
Released on June 8, 1944 by the 47th Royal Marines Commando, during Operation Overlord, Port-en-Bessin became on June 16 the head of a pipeline system of approximately 120 km intended to supply the armies of the allies in fuel. At the end of August 1944, this system was completed by Operation PLUTO, which saw the laying of oil pipelines between the Isle of Wight and Querqueville near Cherbourg.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer, 14710 Colleville-sur-Mer France
The American cemetery of Colleville-sur-Mer is an American military cemetery, located just above Omaha Beach, in the commune of Colleville-sur-Mer, on one of the sites of the Allied landing on June 6 1944.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pegasus Bridge, avenue Major John Howard, 14860 Ranville France
Pegasus Bridge is the name received after the operations of June 6, 1944 during the Second World War, the Bénouville bridge in honor of British paratroopers whose winged horse Pegasus was the emblem. It was inaugurated on March 11, 1945. It was located on the Caen to the sea canal in Normandy.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bayeux, Bayeux, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, Normandy
Bayeux is the home of the Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England. It is also known as the first major town secured by the Allies during Operation Overlord. Charles de Gaulle made two famous speeches in this town.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hygiene cap / Charlotte (COVID-19 protection) Protective visor / Protective visor (COVID-19 protection) Hydro-alcoholic gel / Hydro-alcoholic gel (COVID-19 protection)
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
38curtainc
September 2023
Thank you so much for an amazing tour yesterday, my husband and nephew had a really wonderful day. The guide was so passionate and knowledgable about all the sites they visited and he went into great detail explaining everything that was seen. He selected a fabulous restaurant by the water for ...
Thank you so much for an amazing tour yesterday, my husband and nephew had a really wonderful day. The guide was so passionate and knowledgable about all the sites they visited and he went into great detail explaining everything that was seen. He selected a fabulous restaurant by the water for lunch and suggested amazing local produce for our party to try. We would highly recommend this unique tour to anyone who wants to visit all the best locations in Normandy.andrewsA1897UZ
July 2023
Phil was great! Had an amazing time with him, he was extremely informative, very helpful, & friendly. He also paid for a few drinks once we were done. Highly recommend spending a full day with him. Phenomenal person & guide!
Phil was great! Had an amazing time with him, he was extremely informative, very helpful, & friendly. He also paid for a few drinks once we were done. Highly recommend spending a full day with him. Phenomenal person & guide!samauget
January 2022
Inscription facile, disponibilité de l’interlocuteur pour répondre à nos questions, Respect des mesures de sécurité , circuit bien organisé et de nombreuses possibilités de visiter notre belle Normandie A recommander pour tous.
Inscription facile, disponibilité de l’interlocuteur pour répondre à nos questions, Respect des mesures de sécurité , circuit bien organisé et de nombreuses possibilités de visiter notre belle Normandie A recommander pour tous.