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The River Seine to the Beaches of Normandy

Take a front-row seat to history in France’s beautiful châteaux and the sophisticated Uniworld S.S. Joie de Vivre featuring authors and historians Keith Lowe, PhD, and Craig Symonds, PhD.

October 31, 2021, 12:00 AM to November 08, 2021, 12:00 AM
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+ Add to calendar 2021-10-31 12:00:00 AM 2021-11-08 12:00:00 AM America/Mexico_City 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 The River Seine to the Beaches of Normandy Take a front-row seat to history in France’s beautiful châteaux and the sophisticated Uniworld S.S. Joie de Vivre featuring authors and historians Keith Lowe, PhD, and Craig Symonds, PhD.

Featuring an exclusive lecture series by internationally recognized historians and insight from expert local guides, this river cruise and land tour brings together the very best of The National WWII Museum’s flagship D-Day program with a whole new level of luxury—including a five-star river cruise aboard the exclusively chartered Uniworld S.S. Joie de Vivre and world-class château accommodations in the heart of Normandy. Your journey features an itinerary filled with WWII locations—from lesser-known sites available exclusively to The National WWII Museum’s travel programs to iconic landmarks steeped in heroism and history. Visit the famous church in Sainte-Mère-Église, stand on Omaha Beach to view the intricate German defense system, and ponder the overwhelming odds the American soldiers faced on June 6, 1944. Cross Pegasus Bridge where the men of the British 6th Airborne Division won the first battle of D-Day just minutes after midnight. Along the way, hear from top-rated battlefield guides, and appreciate the beauty, culture, and history of a region that has played a critical role throughout world history.

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