FULLDAY PACKAGES GROUPS 2017
CAEN, 1000 YEARS OF HISTY 45 /pers. William the Conqueror to the Battle of Normandy, Caen has built up a rich architectural and historic heritage which we invite you to discover >The Caen Memorial Museum (2hrs) A unique place that tells the story of the 20th century (from the origins of the 2 nd World War to the end of the Cold War) and an unmissable place to understand contemporary issues. >The guided tour of Caen (2hrs) Visit of the main sites of Caen which are the castle and the abbeys, jewels of the Norman architecture and symbol of love between William the Conqueror and his wife. >Panoramic tour aboard the little train (45 mn) Commented panoramic tour in Caen (castle, Ladies abbey, marina, Men s abbey, historic centre )
STONE & PARKS 22,50 / pers. Two specific characteristics of Caen are on the program: the famous Caen stone, a limestone used for different monuments over the world, and the green areas and gardens which cover more than 25% of the surface of the city >The guided tour of Caen (2hrs) Visit of the main sites of Caen which are the castle and the abbeys, jewels of the Norman architecture and symbol of love between William the Conqueror and his wife. >Panoramic tour aboard the little train (45 mn) Commented panoramic tour in Caen (castle, Ladies abbey, marina, Men s abbey, historic centre ) >visit of one garden (1h to 2hrs) Unaccompanied visit The botanical garden : cradle of botany (over three centuries of history), it is a genuine vegetal museum of plants with flora from Normandy, medicinal herbs, rockeries, greenhouses of exotic plants and horticultural plants in the city centre. La Colline aux Oiseaux : vast area (17 ha) of themed gardens and a superb rose garden covering 17ha and located near the Caen Memorial Museum.
CAEN, IT S ALL HAPPENING 34 /pers. We propose you a program with different activities which will make your day in Caen unforgettable: heritage, garden, gastronomy >The guided tour of Caen (2hrs) Visit of the main sites of Caen which are the castle and the abbeys, jewels of the Norman architecture and symbol of love between William the Conqueror and his wife. >Panoramic tour aboard the little train (45 mn) Commented panoramic tour in Caen (castle, Ladies abbey, marina, Men s abbey, historic centre ) >visit of one garden (1h to 2hrs) Unaccompanied visit The botanical garden (cradle of botany, it is a genuine vegetal museum of plants with flora from Normandy, medicinal herbs, rockeries, greenhouses of exotic plants and horticultural plants in the city centre) La Colline aux Oiseaux ( vast area (17 ha) of themed gardens and a superb rose garden covering 17ha and located near the Caen Memorial Museum) > Culinary workshop (1h) Preparation of pancakes and tasting with a glass of cider presentation of the different Norman cheeses with tasting.
BETWEEN LAND AND SEA 26,50 /pers. Caen is linked to the sea by a 15km-canal. In few kilometres, you will enjoy different landscapes: the rich urban heritage of the beautiful ducal city and the Norman seaside architecture so typical of the sea resort Ouistreham-Riva- Bella >The guided tour of Caen (2hrs) Visit of the main sites of Caen which are the castle and the abbeys, jewels of the Norman architecture and symbol of love between William the Conqueror and his wife. >Panoramic tour aboard the little train (45 mn) Commented panoramic tour in Caen (castle, Ladies abbey, marina, Men s abbey, historic centre ) >Guided tour of Ouistreham-Riva-Bella (2h) The village (historical heart of the city with a rich heritage such as a romanesque church, Grange aux Dîmes), the harbour and its daily fish market, the beach where the resort Riva Bella has developped since the 19th century. It is possible to plan a snack/tea break in Ouistreham-Riva-Bella before the departure of the group.
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF OUR LIBERATS 26,50 /pers. This program deals with the Second World War differently and goes off the beaten track ME >The Caen Memorial Museum (2hrs) A unique place that tells the story of the 20th century (from the origins of the 2 nd World War to the end of the Cold War) and an unmissable place to understand contemporary issues. >the guided tour Battle of Caen (2hrs) Guided tour in the footsteps of the liberators of the city, from the Caen Tourist Office to the men s Abbey to imagine life in Caen in June and July 1944 and understand the decisive days when the destiny of a city and its inhabitants was at stake. >The guided tour of Sword Beach in ouistreham-riva-bella (2hrs) The only beach liberated by French soldiers of the Kieffer Commando >Visit of the Grand Bunker in Ouistreham-Riva-Bella(1h) Relic of the Atlantic Wall and central command post for the many structures built by the occupying army. OU >Visit of the site Hillman in Colleville-Montgomery (1h30) The equivalent of the famous Pointe du Hoc on the british sector, this command post among the German coastal defences has 20 bunkers and casemates over 24 hectares.
CAEN & THE LANDING BEACHES 26,50 /pers. A classical program to discover Caen and the main places of the Landing Beaches, candidate for the UNESCO World Heritage >The guided tour of Caen (2hrs) Visit of the main sites of Caen which are the castle and the abbeys, jewels of the Norman architecture and symbol of love between William the Conqueror and his wife. >Panoramic tour aboard the little train (45 mn) Commented panoramic tour in Caen (castle, Ladies abbey, marina, Men s abbey, historic centre ) >Guided tour on the Landing Beaches (4hrs) The artificial harbor of Arromanches, the german Battery in Longues sur Mer (one of the only batteries of the Atlantic wall with guns still in place), the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer and Omaha Beach (Bloody Omaha)
BAYEUX & THE LANDING BEACHES 35,50 /pers. A journey into the history of Normandy: from the medieval time with William the conqueror and his famous Tapestry to the Second World War with the main sites of the D-Day >Guided tour of Bayeux (2hrs) The heritage of Bayeux has kept the same authenticity since medieval times. You will visit the old town and the cathedral (a gem of Norman architecture). >The visit of the Tapestry (1h15) Embroidery of the 11th century (length of 70m) recounting the story of the conquest of England by William the Conqueror and the battle of Hastings. >Guided tour on the Landing Beaches (4hrs) The artificial harbor of Arromanches, the german Battery in Longues sur Mer (one of the only batteries of the Atlantic wall with guns still in place), the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer and Omaha Beach (Bloody Omaha) enté des principaux sites de la ville (château, Abbaye aux Dames, port de plaisance, Abbaye aux
CIVILIAN LIFE 29 /pers. DURING THE BATTLE OF NMANDY The civilians have paid a heavy price during the Second World War Let s talk about this conflict through the daily life of the inhabitants of Normandy >Guided tour of Caen «Civilian life during the Battle of Caen» (2hrs) During summer 1944, Caen was at the heart of the Battle of Normandy and the civilians had to survive in the middle of the bombed city. Their life was organized around one of the few safe places: the Men s Abbey. >Visit of the Civilians in Wartime Memorial in Falaise (3hrs) This museum, built on the ruins of a house destroyed by the bombings of summer 1944, is a remembrance place unique in the world. Although the fate of civilians is often a point raised, never before had a museum chosen to fully dedicate its topic to the daily life of populations during an armed conflict.
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE CONQUER 29 /pers. Iconic character of Normandy, William the Conqueror was born in Falaise. He made of Caen his ducal city with the two abbeys and the castle. The famous Tapestry recounting the Battle of Hastings and the conquest of England is exposed in Bayeux... >The guided tour of Caen (2hrs) Visit of the main sites of Caen which are the castle and the abbeys, jewels of the Norman architecture and symbol of love between William the Conqueror and his wife. >Guided tour of Bayeux and visit of the Tapestry (3hrs) The heritage of Bayeux has kept the same authenticity since medieval times. You will visit the old town and the cathedral (a gem of Norman architecture).embroidery of the 11th century (length of 70m) recounting the story of the conquest of England by William the Conqueror and the battle of Hastings. >Visit of the castle in Falaise (1h30) Film projections, audiovisual scenes, 3D viewing on tactile tablets, replicas of period furnishings all combine to unveil the reality of the ducal and royal castle edified by the Dukes of Normandy during the 12 th and 13 th centuries.
THE POSTCARD OF NMANDY 36,50 /pers. Timber-framed houses, apple trees and the famous calvados, meadows and the Norman cows, Honfleur and the famous sea resorts such as Deauville, Trouville, Cabourg A journey few kilometres away from Caen in the genuine landscape of Normandy >Discover of the Pays d Auge Area and visit of a distillery or cheese dairy (4hrs) Distillery: visit of the production site and tasting Cheese dairy: visit via a corridor of windowed galleries to discover how Livarot and Pont L Evêque are made. 3-course menu + drinks in a typical restaurant where you will be served inside barrels used to mature Calvados. >Guided tour of Honfleur and the Côte Fleurie (4hrs) Guided tour of the old town of Honfleur, world known for the impressionism and visit of the church Sainte Catherine. Return by the coast through the sea resorts of Deauville and Cabourg.
SALES AND BOOKING CONDITIONS The rates shown apply from Monday to Saturday (Sundays and bank holidays on request), based on 40 people and are subject to changes in the VAT rate and to availabilities. Driver goes free. These prices do not include transport and personal expenses. Garden visit are free and unaccompanied. The little train tour is only available from April 1 st to September 30 th 2017. The menus of restaurants are sent with our offer. It is possible to combine the programs in order to have a tailored made one subject to feasibility (distance, opening times ) The number of participants must be confirmed 1 week before the group s arrival at the latest. After this time, any cancellation will be billed for. INFMATION & BOOKING Groups Department Nathalie PETIT npetit@caen-tourisme.fr Céline GIGUET resagroupes@caen-tourisme.fr + 33 (0)2 31 27 14 10