Top Experiences in Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery

Canadian friends, passionate about the great history but above all the huge Canadian involvement in the liberation of Europe. This tour will show you in detail the different aspects of the heroic events committed by the Canadian army during the DDAY.
Offering a departure at 9:30 Bayeux, even staying in Paris this full day is possible for you by taking the first train Gare St Lazare to Bayeux.
In groups of 8 people maximum this service will be offered to you with the optimal quality of a private service.
To discover without waiting.

This battlefield and site Shared tour leaves from Bayeux at 8:30am with your English/French-speaking guide. The caravelle (mini bus) carries up to 8 passengers.

The itinerary for this tour includes stops at Bernieres and Saint Aubin villages, Canadian Underground Bunkers, Juno Beach Center, Beny sur Mer Canadian Cemetery, Authie, the Abbey d'Ardenne, The Oakline & Carpiquet.

This is the perfect formula for anyone interested in getting a better understanding of the role played by Canadian forces during the D-Day operations. The itinerary has been conceived to fit one of the most prominent elements of Hitler's Atlantic Wall in Normandy and the beach that witnessed the second highest casualty rate after Omaha.

*Private tour from the door-step of your hotel (or Bayeux train-station);
*Relieve the first moments of Operation Overlord under the guidance of a historian/guide-lecturer;
*Step on Juno Beach and pay your respects at the Canadian cemetery;
*Enjoy a hands-on experience at the only coastal battery to have preserved three of its four original guns.

Specifically tailored to Canadian visitors in Normandy, this is a thorough tour of the landings of the Canadians at Juno Beach on DDay. We also visit a unique example of the Atlantik Wall and Port Winston "mulberry B" at Arromanches. A museum is included in this tour.

Transport in a luxury minivan Mercedes V-Class with knowledgeable driver-guide. We guarantee professionalism, patience, and a “people-first” attitude.

Hear the story of World War II from a different perspective on this tour of Normandy’s Canadian war sites. Rather than focusing on the American and British roles, this unique tour reveals the lesser-known history of Canada’s involvement in the liberation of Europe. Learn about the sacrifices of Canadian soldiers at the Juno Beach Centre, visit the final resting place of thousands of Canadian soldiers at the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, and hear about the tragic Canadian massacre at Ardenne Abbey. Your guide will provide fascinating commentary throughout this insightful and moving tour.

Numbers are limited to eight people on this small-group tour, ensuring a more personalized experience.

Retrace the footsteps of the Canadian troops who fought for the liberation of France on this small-group day trip to Juno Beach and the D-Day sites of Normandy. On this tour; you’ll walk the sands of Juno Beach, explore inside German bunkers, visit the Juno Beach Center, and pay your respects to those who sacrificed everything at the Bény-Sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery. You'll also visit Hell's Corner and see where the Ardennes Abbey Massacre happened.

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HIGHTLIGHTS

Stop at the exact location where the original « Pegasus Bridge » used to stand.

Pay your respects to the fallen Canadian soldiers at the Canadian War Cemetery in Beny-sur-Mer

See the famous “Canada House” on Juno Beach, said to be the first house liberated in Normandy.

Walk on the sands of Juno Beach in Normandy just like the Canadian troops did in June 1944.

Visit the Juno Beach Centre, the most comprehensive museum about the Canadian landings in Normandy.

Visit the underground bunker of German General « Richter » in Caen.

Immerse into a day of history and learn about the Canadian landings and battles of the summer of 1944.

Your private chauffeur will meet you at the cruise terminal. Relax in your private minivan on a 2-hour ride and enjoy the view of the countryside on the way.

Your first stop will be at Juno Beach where Canadian assault troops first stormed ashore in the face of fierce attacks from German strongholds.

Next, visit the Juno Beach Centre, a museum dedicated to the 45,000 Canadians who lost their lives in the war. Chart the story of these Canadians through the photos, archives, first-hand accounts, and artifacts.

Lunch break may be taken in one of the restaurants near the center.

Your last stop will be at the Canadian War Cemetery where you can pay your respects brave soldiers who fought for our liberation.

Your comprehensive tour then concludes with a drop-off at the cruise terminal.

Private tours with audio guide and driver in a 7 seater vehicle. We adapt to the desires, needs and pace of our customers. The driver also becomes the Norman guest if you stay at the Hotel Caen Fountain Center. 2 people minimum.

Visit to Normandy D-Day battle sites and Canadians landing beaches from Paris

Travel with your own group (2 participants) aboard a comfortable and air conditioning Minivan for a more personalized atmosphere

Step back in time on a history tour, and learn about the events of June 6, 1944

Pay your respects to the fallen Canadian soldiers at the Canadian War Cemetery in Beny-sur-Mer

See the famous “Canada House” on Juno Beach, said to be the first house liberated in Normandy.

Walk on the sands of Juno Beach in Normandy just like the Canadian troops did in June 1944.

Visit the Juno Beach Centre, the most comprehensive museum about the Canadian landings in Normandy.

Your experienced and licensed guide of the Normandy Battlefields will take you on a unique experience back in 1944 alongside the Queen Own Riffles of Canada, the Sherbrooke Fusiliers, and all of the brave young men who gave everything for Normandy, France and Europe.

With many stops near Juno Beach and an extensive visit of the Juno beach Center and bunkers, you'll really understand what happened here 77 years ago to save Europe from tyranny.

Lunch on Juno beach in a restaurant with local specialties.

If your ship's schedule allows, you'll also have time to visit Honfleur.

Follow in the footsteps of the brave soldiers who died for France, while enjoying an immersive experience on the Canadian side. Retrace this historic day at Normandy's most significant D-Day sites and World War II memorials with Normandy Premium Tour. Enjoy a tailor-made travel experience, whether you are alone, in pairs, or in a small group (up to 8 people), with or without a guide. After pickup from your hotel or port in Le Havre or Honfleur, board your private vehicle (option to upgrade for a guided exploration). Your route will include a visit to Juno Beach, the Juno Center, as well as the Canadian cemeteries of Normandy, immersing you in the Canadian heritage of these emblematic places.

On this full day tour of Juno, the Canadian sector on D-Day, we will visit these sites: Arromanches, Graye-sur-Mer, Courseulles-sur-Mer, Bernières-sur-Mer, St Aubin-sur-Mer, ALG B-4, Canadian War Cemetery at Bény-Reviers, Abbey d'Ardenne. At most of these site there will be free time for you to take photos, use restrooms or grab a coffee.

Take a private tour from Caen to Normandy, where you’ll explore sites of the Allied invasion on June 6, 1944 – more famously known as D-Day. You can personalize this private tour to determine how long you spend at the various WWII sites. Your private guide will give you unique insight into the events that took place on the landing beaches and battlefields of Normandy and tell you about the British, American, Canadian and French troops. You can also visit the cemeteries and museums.

While your ship is in Le Havre, trace the story of the 1944 D-Day landings by Canadian forces on this private full-day shore excursion. Led by your guide, visit the Juno Beach Center museum that chronicles the Canadian military efforts of World War II; see where 14,000 Canadian troops met unrelenting German gunfire on Juno Beach; and honor Canada’s soldiers at the Canadian Cemetery. Lastly, visit the haunting Abbey d’Ardenne where a poignant memorial recalls the Canadian prisoners executed here soon after D-Day.