Whether you’re planning a D-Day tour, a custom itinerary in Normandy, or a regional escape across France, this page gathers all the key travel information and answers to our guests’ most frequent questions.
We recommend booking minimum two to three months ahead, especially from May to September when it’s busiest. For custom multi-day itineraries or larger groups, plan four to six months in advance to secure guides and hotels.
Each tour includes private transportation and an expert licensed guide.
Entrance fees, accommodation and meals are not included unless stated.
Most tours are fully private for couples, families, or small groups. Shorter visits, such as city walks, may occasionally be shared with other participants.
Payments are made by bank transfer. A deposit may be required. Cancellation conditions depend on tour type and notice period; full details are given with your proposal.
•By train : direct service from Gare Saint-Lazare to Caen (2 h) or Bayeux (2 h 20). We can help you arrange return train tickets.•By car : we can arrange rentals or transfers.
•By ferry (Brittany Ferries) from Portsmouth, Poole or Plymouth.•By Eurotunnel to Calais, then by road.•By flight via Air France or other carriers to Caen Carpiquet Airport.
Yes. We provide pick-ups at Bayeux, Carentan or Caen train stations, and help you arrange transfers from Paris or regional airports on request.
Layered, comfortable clothes and waterproof shoes are essential : Normandy’s weather changes quickly. Bring a light rain jacket and hat.
April to October offers mild temperatures and longer daylight. July and August are lively but busier; May, June, and September are ideal for balance between weather and quietness.
Yes. All tours use private, air-conditioned minivans. Please inform us in advance if you have mobility needs; some sites (e.g. bunkers, dunes) may have uneven access.
Meals are not included.
We adapt and provide alternative visits or schedules.
Yes, Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted. American Express works mainly in larger or premium establishments. Always carry a small amount of cash for rural cafés or markets.
ATMs (“guichets automatiques”) are common in all towns and usually offer the best exchange rates.
Service is included in restaurant bills. Leaving a few coins (around 1–2 € per person) is a polite gesture. In hotels, tip porters or concierges 2 € per luggage item. For taxis, add 10 % maximum if service is good.
Shops in towns generally open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7/8 p.m., can close for lunch between (noon and 2 p.m.). Most are closed Sundays except bakeries.
Lunch in France is usually served between noon and 2 p.m.; dinner between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Always book restaurants in the evening.
•Seatbelts are mandatory front and rear.•Speed limits: 50 km/h (or 30 km/h) in towns, 80 km/h on main roads, 110 km/h on dual carriageways, 130 km/h on motorways (110 km/h in rain).•Legal alcohol limit: 0.05 %.•Always carry licence, insurance, warning triangle and spare bulbs.
France uses 220 V AC current and Type E plugs (two round pins). Bring a universal adaptor and transformer if needed. Wi-Fi is widely available; most hotels and some cafés offer free connections.
Distances are in kilometres, weights in kilograms, and liquids in litres.
(1 mile = 1.6 km, 1 kg = 2.2 lb, 1 L = 0.26 gal US.)
•Breakfast (“petit-déjeuner”) : coffee, bread, croissant.•Lunch : main meal (noon–2 p.m.).•Dinner : lighter, served later (7:30–9 p.m.).Enjoy regional specialties : Normandy is famous for seafood, cheese and cider.
Yes. Normandy and Western France are peaceful regions. Usual precautions apply : keep valuables discreet and use hotel safes for passports.
We strongly recommend it to cover cancellations, health incidents, or luggage issues. Always bring your European Health Card if applicable.
