Below, you’ll find an example of one of our most popular itinerary choices, but we can tailor-make yours from scratch to meet your exact requirements...

WWII Northern France (Normandy) - 4 days from £229pp*

Travelling in February 2012. Price includes executive coach transport from & to school & throughout your stay, 3 nights' full-board accommodation at the King Hotel includes packed lunch from day 2, extensive group travel insurance and a generous free place ratio of 1 in 8.

And then add our most popular itinerary package below for £19pp*

Morning Afternoon Evening Day 1 Morning departure from school Check into accommodation Evening meal. Local orientation Day 2 Caen Peace Museum Pegasus Bridge Museum, Ranville Cemetery & Merville Battery Evening meal. Activities at hotel. Day 3 Arromanches Invasion Museum, 360 Cinema in Arromanches & Mulberry Harbour Pointe du Hoc, La Cambe German Cemetery, Omaha Beach, American Cemetery Colleville & Longues Battery Evening meal. Activities at hotel. Day 4 Departure for return journey to school Morning Afternoon Evening Extra Day Price on request Full day in Bayeux - visit the Battle of Normandy Museum, Bayeux British Cemetery, audio tour of Bayeux Tapestry & free time in the town Evening meal. Free time.

Add-on price includes: Visits shown

*Price shown based on 35 paying passengers departing in February 2012 & is subject to availablility. Entrance fees for some of the visits may be payable locally, but are included in the price shown.

Our most popular WWII visits in Normandy for History school trips

Here are some of our most popular visits in Normandy for History groups studying WWII. We can tailor-make an itinerary to your exact needs. Call 0845 688 8988 to create your itinerary from scratch today.

Key Visits

Caen

The scene of vicious fighting after the D-Day landings, Caen was largely destroyed. There is the opportunity to view the impressive castle ramparts as well as the beautifully restored centre.

Caen Memorial Museum

A journey into the heart of 20th century history, passing through WWII, the Cold War and the world today. A school visit can include a 30-minute D-Day and the Battle of Normandy fi lm. Activities based around several themes can be organised, subject to reservation.

Memorial ‘Pegasus’ Museum

The capture of this bridge over the Caen Canal was vital to the success of the British airborne assault on D-Day. The original bridge was replaced when the canal was widened but it may still be seen in the excellent Airborne Museum nearby.

D-Day Landing Beaches

Tours of several of the landing beaches, such as Omaha, Utah, Sword or Juno can be arranged. Possible stop-off s include the Canadian-focused Juno Visitor Centre.

Pointe du Hoc

The shattered remains of one of the most powerful German coastal batteries in the area stand amidst a sizeable area of preserved battlefield on top of the impressive cliff s, from which men of the American Rangers made their famous attack on D-Day.

1944 Museum

The Utah Beach Landing Museum is set up at the site of the US landing on the 6th of June, 1944. Guided tours are off ered to explain German defences and the diff erent stages of the landing on Utah Beach.

Mulberry Harbour

This great engineering feat built for D-Day sped up the unloading process so that allied troops were supplied as they advanced across France. The remains of this enormous structure can clearly be seen lying off the coast of Arromanches.

Arromanches Invasion Museum

A collection of models, photographs, arms and equipment of the Allied forces are contained here as well as a plan which makes it easier to understand the landing operation. Guides, study packs and Royal Navy films are available.

La Cambe German Cemetery

In the years following WWII, the German War Graves Commission decided to establish six main German cemeteries in the Normandy area. La Cambe, started in 1954 is the main German cemetery in the beach area. A total of 21,222 German soldiers are commemorated there.

Ranville Cemetery

The village of Ranville was captured on the morning of D-Day and the cemetery there contains the graves of many of the men of the Airborne Division killed on that day and in the subsequent fighting, including some of the casualties from Pegasus Bridge.

Optional visits and activities include:

The Normandy American National Cemetery and Memorial, St Laurent Bayeux Tapestry

Below, you'll find some of our most popular accommodation options for school groups.

This is just a sample of our full range, so for full details of all properties available, please call 0845 688 8988 to speak to one of our Educational Travel Advisors today.

Maison Familiale Bon Sejour

This modern, purpose-built centre opened in 1986 and belongs to the ‘Cap France’ association.

Maison Familiale Bon Sejour

This is a highly recommended, popular option for school groups. The centre offers a good standard of accommodation and superb facilities. The staff are very experienced in accommodating youth groups and you can be assured of a warm welcome.

Address Rue Jean Mermoz 14810 Merville-Franceville France View map of location	Local Rating Youth centre
	Capacity 230-240 guests or a maximum of 4 groups at any one time.

Location Information

The centre is located in its own grounds which overlooks the beach in the small village of Merville-Franceville, 6 kilometres west of Cabourg.

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Accommodation Facilities

• Reception and 24-hour security guard
• Restaurant
• Lounge area
• 3 classrooms, one with theatre stage
• Indoor  swimming pool and outdoor section with slides
• Games room with table football, video games, two billiard tables and pin ball machines
• All-weather tennis court, mini golf and two outdoor table tennis tables
• Small gym, sauna, steam room and Turkish bath are available for group leaders’ use.
• Private teachers’ area
• Vending machines
• Disco
• Television and video equipment can be provided on request
• Disabled facilities: The main entrance has a ramp for wheelchair access.  The lift is large enough to accommodate a wheelchair and one extra person. There are two specially adapted rooms each with a shower, toilet and sink. The two rooms allow wheelchair access but there is a step up to the shower stall.  If required, medication can be stored in a refrigerator.

 Student Rooms

• 4-7 bedded rooms
• En-suite facilities
• Hairdryer
• TV
• Safe

Staff Rooms

• Twins/singles
• En-suite facilities
• Hairdryer
• TV
• Safe
• Tea & coffee making facilities

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King Hotel

A modern, purpose-built motel style hotel with external corridors.

King Hotel

A family-run hotel, located in a very attractive small resort. The hotel offers comfortable accommodation and a good base for excursions in the region.

Address 20 rue du Nord 14520 Port en Bessin France View map of location	Local Rating Family run hotel, 2 star equivalent.
	Capacity 140 guests, 2 groups maximum at any one time.

Location Information

Port en Bessin is a small, attractive fishing village, situated on the coast just 10 kilometres west of Arromanches and 9 kilometres from Bayeux. The hotel is located in the centre of the village and within 100 metres of the port.

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Accommodation Facilities

• Reception
• 2 dining rooms
• 2 meeting rooms
• Outdoor terrace
• Safe room for musical instruments
• Disabled facilities: There is one room on the ground floor for disabled guests, which has a bath, toilet and sink.  The room allows access for an electric wheelchair. The communal rooms in the hotel all allow for wheelchair access.

 Student Rooms

• 2-6 bedded rooms allocated between the main building and the annexe
• En-suite facilities
• TV

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/singles
• En-suite facilities
• TV

 Safety Guidance

The hotel conforms to all local standards, which does not require windows to have restricted opening.  Group leaders are advised to consider this in their risk assessments/group management plan and ensure appropriate control measures are put in place.

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MFV Les Tourelles

Les Tourelles is a 19th century manor house which now forms part of a small complex along with three other chalet style buildings. This property offers good quality accommodation and superb study and recreational facilities for school groups. Les Tourelles is set in its own grounds - an obvious advantage for supervision purposes. The centre directly overlooks the beach too.

MFV Les Tourelles

This centre comes highly recommended for school groups based on the quality of accommodation it offers. The facilities, the food and the hospitality are excellent, as is the overall value for money. Early booking is essential.

Address Avenue de la Libération 14960 Asnelles sur Mer France View map of location	Local Rating Youth centre
	Capacity 150 guests

Location Information

The centre is located in the small coastal village of Asnelles which is 2 kilometres east of Arromanches. Principally an agricultural and fishing village, Asnelles attracts a small number of tourists due to its pleasant seaside location and its excellent beach.

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Accommodation Facilities

• Reception
• Meeting rooms
• Dining room
• Recreation room
• Bar with terrace (staff use only)
• Volleyball/Basketball/Football area
• Large grassy area
• Disabled facilities: This property has 4 bedrooms which are adapted for disabled guests.

 Student Rooms

• 4 bedded rooms
• En-suite facilities

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/singles
• En-suite facilities

 Safety Guidance

The hotel conforms to all local standards, which does not require windows to have restricted opening.  Group leaders are advised to consider this in their risk assessments/group management plan and ensure appropriate control measures are put in place.

Security Deposit

Damage deposit of 5€ per student to be paid in cash to the General Manager on arrival.

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Free Study Packs

In order to save you preparation time and ensure you and your students get the most from your tour, NST have worked with educationalists to provide downloadable resources to use before, during and after your tour.

Click here to view a sample of our WWII Resource Pack for groups visiting Normandy.