Historical & Heritage Tours in France

Discover the scenic beauty and historical richness of the Norman battlefields on a half-day tour of Sword Beach and the Hillman Bunkers from Bayeux. With a knowledgeable guide, enjoy a sensitive introduction to one of Europe's most difficult periods and visit significant sites related to WWII. Browse intriguing exhibitions in the Merville Gun Battery and Museum; hear turbulent tales of the events that occurred on Sword Beach; and descend into the Hillman Bunkers to gain an understanding of the conflict that took place there. Pay tribute to fallen soldiers at the Commonwealth Military Cemeteries and enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour.

Enhance your experience of Normandy and its intriguing historical heritage on a half-day tour of Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach from Bayeux. Delve into the turbulent past of the region with a knowledgeable guide and visit renowned D-Day battlefield sites situated on Normandy's picturesque coastline. Pay tribute to fallen soldiers at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial and browse the exhibitions in the informative visitor center. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to only eight people.

Follow in the footsteps of World War II soldiers on an insightful and moving tour of the Normandy battlefields from Bayeux. With a knowledgeable guide, visit significant sites like Pegasus Bridge, the Merville Battery Museum and the Hillman Bunker and delve into the intriguing history of D-Day and the turbulent battles that occurred. Admire the sandy stretch of Omaha Beach, the site of one of D-Day's bloodiest battles, and pay tribute to fallen soldiers at Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to only eight people.

Discover the sacrifices made by Canadian forces during 1944's D-Day landings and Battle of Normandy on this 8-hour tour from Bayeux. Visit Juno Beach where Canadian troops landed on June 6, and chart the stories of soldiers at the Juno Beach Centre. See the now-excavated German beach bunkers, track the advance to Abbey d'Ardenne and Caen, and visit the Canadian Cemetery and Hill 67. Bayeux hotel, train station, and central pickup and drop-off included.

If you want to honor the sacrifices of Australian and New Zealand forces in Europe during World War I, the 25 April ANZAC Day dawn service at the Villers-Bretonneux Australian Memorial is a must. This full-day tour from Arras and Amiens takes you to the service before crossing the Somme battlefields to attend the afternoon service at the Bullecourt Australian Memorial Park. Air-conditioned coach transport with live onboard commentary, picnic brunch, and entrance tickets included.

Short on time in Bayeux but keen to see Normandy's World War II US D-Day sites? Visit some key 1944 American locations on this 4-hour tour from Bayeux. Journey by air-conditioned minivan to Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc, where US troops landed on June 6th. Gaze at the cliffs and beaches as your expert guide shares detail and stories of the landings and forces involved. Finish at the American Cemetery to pay homage to those who lost their lives. Numbers are limited to 15 for a more personalized experience.

Take a private peek inside one of Paris's most distinctive landmarks on a 2.5-hour tour of the gold-domed Invalides complex, including the Cathedral of Saint-Louis and the Dôme des Invalides  -  site of Napoleon's tomb. Trace the military history of France, from the armies of King Louis XIV to Napoleon's rise to Emperor, all the way to the French Resistance and D-Day Normandy landings. See original military artifacts and hear fascinating tales of combat and conquest from your private guide.

Explore the battlefields of France on this 9-hour Canadian World War I Somme battlefield tour from Arras or Lille. Travel into the WWI battlefields of the Somme with your guide. Explore the tunnels from which Canadian troops attacked German lines in the Battle of Vimy. Walk through Canadian and German trenches as your guide details the struggles the soldiers faced. Visit the Canadian war cemetery at Neuville-Saint-Vaast and admire the Courcelette Memorial to fallen Canadian soldiers. Visit the Thiepval Memorial after lunch, then finish at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial Park.

Enrich your knowledge of the fascinating history of World War II on a full-day tour of the Normandy battlefields from Bayeux. With an accomplished guide, discover facts surrounding Canada's lesser-known involvement in the liberation of Europe and pay your respects at the B eny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery. Hear of the tragic Canadian massacre at Ardenne Abbey and listen to intriguing narration that reveals poignant and probing information. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to onely eight people.

Witness a profound side of French and American history with a visit to Omaha Beach from Bayeux. On this 3-hour small-group tour, you'll stroll the Normandy beaches, explore critical wartime sites like Pointe du Hoc and the Normandy American Cemetery, and learn fascinating facts and histories about WWII from your guide. In the company of a small group, you'll have the chance to personalize the journey, stopping to take souvenir photos and ask questions.

Designed specifically for visitors from New Zealand, this World War I tour from Arras to the Somme takes you to sites from the Western Front related to New Zealander soldiers. You'll see trenches, memorials, and battlefields, and end back in Arras to see the underground tunnels created by the New Zealand tunnelers during the war. You might also be able to visit a cemetery; contact the guide in advance to find out more.

Visit some of Paris' top historical sites and enjoy an in-depth experience at Notre Dame Cathedral on this half-day Paris sightseeing tour that's great for history buffs. With a knowledgeable guide, you'll travel to city landmarks like the Louvre, Palais Garnier, Bastille Square, the Latin Quarter and Luxembourg Gardens. Then head to Ile de la Cit e either by bus or Seine River cruise to visit Notre Dame, Paris' iconic masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Learn about its history and significance from your guide.

Delve into World War I history on this 9-hour Australian and New Zealand Somme Battlefield tour from Lille or Arras. See Le Hamel Australian Memorial, the Jean and Denise Letaille Museum and Thiepval Memorial, the largest WWI memorial bearing the names of more than 73,000 soldiers. Lunch, entrance fees and round-trip transportation from your hotel are included.

Get to know Paris' Notre Dame district on a small-group walking tour that introduces you to the area's architecture and history, from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. You'll stroll down medieval streets and along the Seine as you learn about the people who have lived on and shaped the city's two neighboring islands - Ile de la Cit e and Ile Saint-Louis - plus visit the cathedral.

Chart the story of the World War II D-Day landings by American forces on this day trip from Bayeux. Learn about the objectives and achievements of the US assaults on June 6, 1944 as you visit the key beaches of Utah and Omaha, and German battery at Pointe du Hoc. Plus, visit the Airborne Museum at Sainte-Mère-Église and the US cemetery overlooking Omaha. Air-conditioned minivan transport, entrance fees, and central Bayeux pickup and drop-off included.

Journey back to prehistoric times on this full-day small-group tour of the Dordogne's historic highlights from Sarlat. Start with a visit to the National Prehistory Museum in Les Eyzies de Tayac to marvel over the world's largest collection of Paleolithic artifacts. Next, enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Lascaux IV cave, a remarkable reconstruction of the original Lascaux cave, famed for its prehistoric reliefs. Finally, view the original drawings adorning the UNESCO-listed Rouffignac Cave, which date back over 15,000 years.

Take a jaunt through fascinating French military history on a guided tour of Les Invalides in Paris, where Napoleon is buried. Inside the striking gold-domed complex, trace the story of combat and conflict, from the Sun King's armies to the Napoleonic conquests and the French Resistance during Nazi occupation. Tour the exhibits and armories with a guide and small group of no more than 20.

Explore the battleground of one of the most pivotal events of the 20th century with this full-day Normandy tour from Paris. Ride the train from the capital to the coast, where a professional driver and guide will take you to the most significant American D-Day sites. See where the early morning air drops occurred at Sainte Mere Eglise, set foot on Utah and Omaha beaches, and pay tribute to fallen soldiers at the Normandy American Cemetery.

Immerse yourself in the life of historical European aristocracy with a 6-hour trip to the estate of the Prince de Conde and Château de Chantilly from Paris. See the Great Stables and Horse Museum at the Prince de Conde estate. Visit the art gallery at the Château de Chantilly, followed by a Renaissance-style meal.

Visit one of WWII's most important battle sites on this full-day small-group tour of the Normandy landing beaches from Bayeux. Walk the battlefields and beaches where thousands of Allied troops took part in history's largest seaborne invasion and learn all about the fateful events of 'D-Day'. Tour key sites like Utah beach, Omaha Beach and Pointe Du Hoc, then pay your respects at the Normandy American Cemetery.