Explore the iconic sites of the 101st Airborne Division, including the drop zones, St Germain de Varreville, the first paratrooper to set foot in Normandy, Marmion Farm, and the iconic locations of the Band of Brothers series.
Become an expert on June 6, 1944, during a full-day visit aboard a jeep.
Set off for a unique day of immersion in a jeep, and become experts in paratroopers and the Landing at Utah Beach. Departing from Sainte-Mère-Église, we travel through the sectors of the paratroopers, the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions. where Operation Overlord began, then head to the sector of the 82nd Airborne Division, with a stop at the La Fière bridge, the scene of intense fighting between June 6 and 12, 1944. After a lunch break in Sainte-Mère-Église, the afternoon will be devoted to the 101st Airborne Division and the history of Band of Brothers, with a stop at the Marmion farm, famous for its photos of June 6. We will continue to Utah Beach, its German positions and Atlantic Wall blockhouses, before visiting the Manoir de Brécourt and Sainte-Marie-du-Mont. Return to Sainte-Mère-Église after an immersive day in the history of D-Day.
(Français) Itinéraire
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The 101st Airborne Division in Normandy
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The Landing on Utah Beach
Utah Beach, its name still echoes in the sound of the wind. 23,000 men landed there on June 6, 1944, including Theodore Roosevelt Jr. Discover the remains of the Atlantic Wall, WN5, and the history of this Victory Beach.
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The liberation of Sainte Marie du Mont
The battle of the Brécourt Battery became famous with the Band of Brothers series. Discover this strategy still studied at West Point. Dive into the past in the village of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont.
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Lunch in Sainte-Mère-Église
Enjoy an hour’s break in the charming village of Sainte-Mère-Église. We suggest you discover a selection of restaurants to enjoy burgers, crêpes, or traditional French cuisine, for a gourmet break before an intense afternoon (lunch is not included in the price).
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The 82nd Airborne Division in Normandy
Découvrez les sites de la 82e airborne, tel que la Bataille de la Fière et le Monument Iron Mike, Cauquigny, la Colline 30, le Mur du Souvenir.
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La 101e airborne – 2nd stop
Discover the landing zones of American gliders, the Colombière hospital in Hiesville, and the history of the church in Anogville-au-Plain.
JEEP TOUR Band of Brothers – 2h
Sainte-Mère-Église
190 €
(3 pers.)
101e airborne et Band of Brothers
