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Douglass Payne
Douglass Payne
Senior Coordinator of Alumni Education and Travel
Catherine Nichols
Catherine Nichols
Senior Coordinator of Faculty Relations and Travel

2022 France – Normandy/Deauville

June 3 – 11, 2022
Tour Operator: AHI Travel (Reserve and read more details)
Price: From $3,595 (airfare additional)
Tour Length: 9 days
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From Normandy’s sweeping, cliff-lined coast to its rolling countryside, discover proud traditions, dramatic history, culinary delicacies and alluring beauty on this seven-night exploration. Take an emotional journey to Omaha Beach, the Normandy American Cemetery and related sites, contemplating the impact of D-Day and World War II.

Admire some of France’s greatest treasures including majestic Mont-Saint-Michel, the finely stitched Bayeux Tapestry and fabulous impressionist art. Savor a wonderfully prepared lunch at a stately, 10th-century castle and sip Normandy’s acclaimed Calvados apple brandy on an estate. Throughout your travels, expert guides and lecturers share illuminating details about the region’s history and culture. Each evening, relax at your first-class hotel in the heart of Deauville, a beautiful, seaside resort town. This small-group trip features a professional Travel Director and a generous meal plan with wine at dinner. Ideal for solo travelers with no single supplement!

Schedule of Events

  • Day 1 : Depart U.S.
  • Day 2 : Paris/Deauville
  • Day 3 : Honfleur
  • Day 4 : Arromanches/Omaha Beach/Normandy American Cemetery/Pointe du Hoc
  • Day 5 : Chateau du Bec/Le Havre
  • Day 6 : Mont-Saint-Michel
  • Day 7 : Caen/Bayeux
  • Day 8 : Deauville
  • Day 9 : Depart U.S.

Eligibility

We offer the Tar Heel Travel program as a service to our alumni and friends of the University. As travel is a GAA member perk, we require one traveler per room to be a member of the General Alumni Association in order to be eligible to travel. For more information or to join the GAA, contact the membership office at (800) 962-0742 or join online.

Additional Information

Note: Tour schedule is subject to change due to local conditions. Many excursions in this program involve an element of walking as some of the finest attractions are located in areas not closely accessible by motorcoach.

Please review all tour documents carefully, especially visa, vaccine and health and safety information. Dietary accommodations cannot be guaranteed. Please contact the tour operator directly if you have any concerns participating in the tour.

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All 2022 prices and itineraries (including port order) are tentative and subject to change; final pricing adjustments may occur after the release of marketing materials.

 

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