Normandy D-Day Landings history school trip

Experience the historical WWII D-Day Landings site in Normandy

A school trip to Normandy provides an unparalleled opportunity for students to get a first-hand understanding of WWII, in particular the magnitude of the Normandy landings. Bring your history lessons to life by exploring the battlefields, witnessing the poignant fields of poppies and crosses representing the thousands of lives lost at the many war memorials and through retracing the soldiers’ steps as you walk along the D-Day landing beaches. Due to the abundance of important historical sites in the region, we can work with you to really tailor an itinerary that will complement your classroom learning. We also ensure that there's time for students to unwind and have some fun and experience the French culture.

Cover everything from visiting the landing beaches to get a greater understanding of the strategic operations of WWII, learn how goat's cheese is made and spend a day of fun at a theme park. Get in touch today to receive a no-obligation quote from our educational travel experts.

We can tailor your itinerary to your unique learning requirements, please contact us for a bespoke quote.

Sample itinerary

This is just an example of one of our history tours, please contact our Normandy specialists to create a bespoke itinerary for your teaching objectives.

These ready-made trip resources are designed to reduce your admin and help speed up the process of planning, promoting and getting approval for your French trip:

• Our recommendations of seasonal local cultural events to add to your itinerary
• Guide to restarting school trips for you to share with SLT
• The current rules for school groups travelling to and from France
• Your guide to planning a school trip to Normandy

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