Half-Day Tour of Juno Sector with a Professional Guide

This is the perfect formula for anyone interested in getting a better understanding of the role played by Canadian forces during the D-Day operations. The itinerary has been conceived to fit one of the most prominent elements of Hitler's Atlantic Wall in Normandy and the beach that witnessed the second highest casualty rate after Omaha. *Private tour from the door-step of your hotel (or Bayeux train-station); *Relieve the first moments of Operation Overlord under the guidance of a historian/guide-lecturer; *Step on Juno Beach and pay your respects at the Canadian cemetery; *Enjoy a hands-on experience at the only coastal battery to have preserved three of its four original guns.

1. 1

   Batterie Allemande de Longues-Sure-Mer

   1 hour

   Considered one of the most important elements of Hitler's Atlantic Wall in Normandy, WN 48 is the only German battery to have retained three of its four original 150-mm guns in situ! This is a great hands on experience involving naval guns and WWII bunkers. Your guide will take the time to describe the construction process, the role of the German fortifications as well as the place of WN 48 in the history of the D-Day landings.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   45 min

   One of two artificial harbours assembled at Normandy after D-Day, ‘Mulberry B’ represented a masterpiece of engineering. Approximately 22% of the supplies required by the Anglo-Canadian forces in the course of the campaign came through this port alone. Learn the story behind its construction and marvel at the remnants of the port that are still visible on the seafront of Arromanches.

3. 3

   Graye-sur-Mer

   45 min

   Mike Sector was the westernmost section of Juno Beach. Assaulted by the Royal Winnipegs on D-Day, this part of the beach was to witness, during the initial wave, a casualty rate similar to that of Omaha Beach. One of "Hobart's funnies" that participated in the assault, a Churchill AVRE tank, is still guarding the beach exit created in the early hours of D-Day.

4. 4

   Bernieres-sur-Mer

   45 min

   Canada house is the most iconic landmark in the entire Canadian sector. It stands as a reminder of the valiant actions of the Queen's Own Rifles who carried out the assault on Nan White sector. This battalion had the highest casualty rate of all the Canadian units participating in the attack. It was also at Bernieres that were to land that morning La Chaudière Regiment, the only French speaking Canadian unit at Normandy on D-Day.

5. 5

   Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery

   45 min

   The first of two Canadian cemeteries established in Normandy after the war, Beny-Reviers Cemetery is the final resting place for 2,049 men. Amongst them are most of the 359 Canadians fallen on D-Day, men who lost their lives during the battle for Caen but also some of the 156 Canadians murdered during the summer of 1944 by elements of the 12 SS Div.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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