The D-day landing beaches told by Marie – Normandy, France

EXPERIENCE:

During this immersive tour, you will trace the history of the D-day landing by following in the footsteps of the Green Howards, the British soldiers who landed on “Gold Beach.” Guided by a professional guide portraying the character of Marie Métel, a young peasant girl in historical outfit, you will relive the events of the landing and their repercussions on a small Norman village. Along the beach, Marie will reveal the remnants of the still-visible German defenses, providing a profound understanding of their strategic importance.

Your itinerary will lead you to the site of Stanley Hollis’s first heroic act, while Marie passionately shares the accounts of his exploits. At the age of fifteen on June 6, 1944, Marie Métel experienced the Landing, a memory that remains the most significant of her life despite the years that have passed. Her mission of delivering milk to German soldiers from her parents’ farm allowed her to gain insight into the lives of these men in service far from home. Thanks to her bike and youth, she became the visual witness of D-Day. Her brief encounter with Stanley Hollis deeply affected her, and it was only a few years later that she realized she had been in the presence of one of the greatest British heroes of June 6. Thus, the tour offers a unique experience by combining history, personal testimonies, and the heroic acts that marked this crucial period.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

A immersive guided tour by a professional guide in historical outfit
Visit the D-day landing beaches as if you were there in 1944
Discover the heroic acts of Stanley Hollis
Understand the occupation with the remnants of German defenses

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