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June 6th 1944, D-Day
"A generation which ignores history has no past and no future." Welcome on my Normandy Tour ! Discover the D-Day landing beaches with a licenced guide by walking on the footsteps of those who gave their lifes for our freedom ! You'll be picked up at 8:30am wherever you wish in Bayeux (8 people maximum) and we'll leave for our first rendez vous with History. - Sainte Mère Eglise. The first liberated town on june 6th where paratroopers were misdropped during the night. - Utah Beach, on the footsteps of Theodore Roosevelt Jr. - Angoville au Plain, the drop zone D where 2 american medics treated wounded Americans, Germans and French like equals. - Pointe du Hoc, where the Rangers have conducted themselves with extraordinary valour in a very difficult situation. Inescapable ! - Omaha Beach - Normandy American Cemetery - Back to Bayeux around 4:30pm Between 100 and 115 per person or 500 Euros for a private tour. CUSTOMIZABLE TOUR : If one of your relatives served in Normandy during ww2 or if you want to visit places in particular, let me know and choose the private customizable tour. You can also choose 2 days tour. STEP ON TOUR : You can also choose a step on tour (using your vehicle) as an option, 380 Euros for a private tour. Half day tour only available from september to march.
Seven Sisters Luxury Boat Tour
1.5-hour "Join a group" boat cruise to the wonder of the world being the famous Seven Sisters Cliffs You will join a small group on our beautiful Mediterranean boat fully equipped with twin engines, a sound system, toilet and fridge. Our fully qualified skipper will take you on a journey through time along the stunning coastline hearing stories from the local area and its fascinating history of old Sussex smugglers that date back over 200 years ago, not to mention 2 of our tour guides are from a bloodline of the most famous smuggler to have ever lived. You will witness caves, beaches and cliffs used for smuggling goods and experience historical locations heavily used during the war and in the battle of Britain. You will have a chance to jump in the beautiful turquoise Sea (weather dependent) or enjoy the sun, stunning surroundings, and breath-taking cliffs as you learn about its geological past. This is by far are best trip with a chance to also experience local porpoise, seals, rare kittiwake Colony and other bird life. Our luxury join a group boat tour offers a new and unique venue to the area to explore the landmarks by sea and dazzle everyone in attendance. Experience the spectacular sights of East Sussex coastline as we cruise, listen to music, stop, swim and talk about the area. Sometimes Indie the dog joins our boat trips, please let us know if this is a problem.
Flight over the D-Day Landing beaches
I invite you to a flight on board a gyrocopter. It looks like a helicopter with a glass cabin offering a panoramic view. The rotor is activated by the front wind and the gyrocopter is propulsed by a rear propeller. Its cruise speed is between 50km/h and 180km/h; It takes off like an aircraft and lands on very short distances. Turbulences are less felt than in an aircraft. It is equipped with 4 points safety belts, and noise reduction headsets. Pilot and passenger are seated in tandem mode. Weather permitting, I invite you to a panoramic flight over the D-Day Landing Beaches taking off from the airfield of Courseulles sur Mer. The 45mn flight will go west to overfly the coast, Arromanches and the remains of the artificial harbour, the battery guns at Longues, Port en Bessin, and will go back around the American military cemetery of Saint-Laurent. The return flight will overfly Bayeux, and the castles of Creully and Fontaine-Henri among others. If you book 2 consecutive experiences, we will be able to fly farther and overfly the Pointe du Hoc site, and turn back over Sainte-Mère Eglise. Other things to note Minimum 10 years old. Minors need to bring a parental authorisation. Max Size : 6'4" , Max weight : 198lbs Only one passenger (2 seater) Flights available only in July
Throw A Pot In Cornwall
Your experience throwing on your own Japanese Shimpo wheel will be fun and informal yet informative and productive. You're definitely going to throw your own bowls. We start by familiarising you with our Pottery studio, the wheels equipment and tools we will use during your experience. Then it's straight onto the wheel where you learn to centre the clay, and throw a pot. Once you have your pot formed we'll clean it up a bit and lift your creation from the wheel to dry. Then we'll do it again. You will be shown how to throw 4 shapes in the time NOTE PLEASE: No children under the age of 12 yrs old, this is an adult experience and not catering for children Please be aware there is a small extra cost if you decide to keep your pots, this is for the bisque kiln firing and seashell and granite glazing(see photos) and you can decide either way on the day if you want to keep your them (or not) and how many (Postage & Packing is included in the additional cost.). No pressure to keep anything its entirely your choice £12p pot if you can collect £15 P&P The pots dry for about 3 weeks, rubbed down, marked with your name, then into the kiln for 2 days to bisque fire, they then are glazed by Rob with his hand sourced materials, Cornish granite and seashells, back in the kiln for 2 days. Then packed off to you. Well worth the love.
Observation des phoques
Après une présentation de la baie d'Authie, je vous parlerai en détail de la biologie des 2 espèces de phoques. Nous irons ensuite les observer grâce à la longue-vue et poursuivrons le dialogue face aux mammifères marins. Il ne s'agit pas d'une randonnée, les phoques sont proches du lieu de rendez-vous. Autres remarques Prévoir des vêtements adaptés aux conditions météo. Pour votre sécurité et votre confort, je peux être contraint d'annuler l'activité en cas de mauvaises conditions météo (pluie ou vent fort). Les chiens tenus en laisse sont admis.

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Balades à cheval entre terre et mer
au départ du domaine de l'Atlas, je vous propose des balades à cheval, randonnées à cheval pour découvrir les routes Normandes dans les terres et/ou jusqu'à la mer. Vous pouvez choisir de découvrir une campagne verdoyante grâce à des chevaux préparés et entrainés avec soin. Ils vous emmèneront volontiers galoper sur la plage si vous êtes cavaliers confirmés et réguliers avec un niveau galop 5 exigé, en fonction des marées, la plage n'est praticable pour les chevaux qu'après 19h accessible au coucher du soleil ou explorer les chemins de la campagne Normande, pour ensuite rentrer jusqu'au domaine. Vous pourrez ainsi passer un moment inoubliable, exceptionnel et décontractant, qui vous apportera une nouvelle vision du pays d'Auge et de sa Côte Fleurie en privilégiant un mode de transport respectueux de la nature, vous permettant de prendre le temps d'apprécier cette expérience et de tisser des liens avec les chevaux. En une phrase, je vous attends pour partager un moment de découverte et d'évasion qui vous procurera des souvenirs inoubliables.
June 6th 1944, D-Day
"A generation which ignores history has no past and no future." Welcome on my Normandy Tour ! Discover the D-Day landing beaches with a licenced guide by walking on the footsteps of those who gave their lifes for our freedom ! You'll be picked up at 8:30am wherever you wish in Bayeux (8 people maximum) and we'll leave for our first rendez vous with History. - Sainte Mère Eglise. The first liberated town on june 6th where paratroopers were misdropped during the night. - Utah Beach, on the footsteps of Theodore Roosevelt Jr. - Angoville au Plain, the drop zone D where 2 american medics treated wounded Americans, Germans and French like equals. - Pointe du Hoc, where the Rangers have conducted themselves with extraordinary valour in a very difficult situation. Inescapable ! - Omaha Beach - Normandy American Cemetery - Back to Bayeux around 4:30pm Between 100 and 115 per person or 500 Euros for a private tour. CUSTOMIZABLE TOUR : If one of your relatives served in Normandy during ww2 or if you want to visit places in particular, let me know and choose the private customizable tour. You can also choose 2 days tour. STEP ON TOUR : You can also choose a step on tour (using your vehicle) as an option, 380 Euros for a private tour. Half day tour only available from september to march.
Seven Sisters Luxury Boat Tour
1.5-hour "Join a group" boat cruise to the wonder of the world being the famous Seven Sisters Cliffs You will join a small group on our beautiful Mediterranean boat fully equipped with twin engines, a sound system, toilet and fridge. Our fully qualified skipper will take you on a journey through time along the stunning coastline hearing stories from the local area and its fascinating history of old Sussex smugglers that date back over 200 years ago, not to mention 2 of our tour guides are from a bloodline of the most famous smuggler to have ever lived. You will witness caves, beaches and cliffs used for smuggling goods and experience historical locations heavily used during the war and in the battle of Britain. You will have a chance to jump in the beautiful turquoise Sea (weather dependent) or enjoy the sun, stunning surroundings, and breath-taking cliffs as you learn about its geological past. This is by far are best trip with a chance to also experience local porpoise, seals, rare kittiwake Colony and other bird life. Our luxury join a group boat tour offers a new and unique venue to the area to explore the landmarks by sea and dazzle everyone in attendance. Experience the spectacular sights of East Sussex coastline as we cruise, listen to music, stop, swim and talk about the area. Sometimes Indie the dog joins our boat trips, please let us know if this is a problem.
Randonnées phoques et oiseaux en baie de Somme
Attention ! je tiens a souligner que cette expérience a pour but de vous faire découvrir un endroit de la baie de Somme. En aucun cas vous n 'allez découvrir toute la baie de Somme...La sortie sera axée sur la découverte des phoques je précise qu'on n'est jamais certain de les voir, les oiseaux, plantes et coquillages...Ce n' est pas une grande randonnée sportive. La sortie nature sera en groupe , si votre date préférée ne figure pas dans le calendrier vous pouvez me contacter je pourrais en ajouter... même si le créneau est complet ! je suis un guide nature qualifié indépendant reconnu. Si vous avez envie de découvrir la nature avec un guide authentique de la région avec un zest d' humour vous êtes au bon endroit. Si l'humour vous déplais ou si vous espérez être seul ne vous inscrivez pas...la balade sera familiale et conviviale, tous les amoureux de nature sont les bien venus, les enfants petits et grands... Autres remarques Une sortie en privé est possible, a voir les modalités. Prévoyez une tenue adaptée pour la période d'hiver, les bottes sans oublier un coupe vent chaud, casquette ou bonnet. ( je peux dépanner pour les bottes) Il faut être présent 15 minutes avant l' heure du rendez-vous afin de pouvoir vous équiper et nous rencontrer pour partir du bon pied.
Flight over the D-Day Landing beaches
I invite you to a flight on board a gyrocopter. It looks like a helicopter with a glass cabin offering a panoramic view. The rotor is activated by the front wind and the gyrocopter is propulsed by a rear propeller. Its cruise speed is between 50km/h and 180km/h; It takes off like an aircraft and lands on very short distances. Turbulences are less felt than in an aircraft. It is equipped with 4 points safety belts, and noise reduction headsets. Pilot and passenger are seated in tandem mode. Weather permitting, I invite you to a panoramic flight over the D-Day Landing Beaches taking off from the airfield of Courseulles sur Mer. The 45mn flight will go west to overfly the coast, Arromanches and the remains of the artificial harbour, the battery guns at Longues, Port en Bessin, and will go back around the American military cemetery of Saint-Laurent. The return flight will overfly Bayeux, and the castles of Creully and Fontaine-Henri among others. If you book 2 consecutive experiences, we will be able to fly farther and overfly the Pointe du Hoc site, and turn back over Sainte-Mère Eglise. Other things to note Minimum 10 years old. Minors need to bring a parental authorisation. Max Size : 6'4" , Max weight : 198lbs Only one passenger (2 seater) Flights available only in July
Tour & Tasting of a Cider farm
The Cider Farm Tour and Tasting begins in the Tasting Room with a sample of excellent organic apple juice, and an introduction to the Cider Farm family. We venture into the orchard of 3000 West Country cider apples. You discover some of the fascinating history and folklore behind cider and experience a surprise 'Wassail' or orchard blessing. Bees are important to us and we tell about their role in pollination, chemical free farming and wildlife. I explain how we craft our British Champion Ciders over 8 months from sun ripened apple to crisp, golden nectar in a glass. With a behind the scenes tour of apple pressing, harvesting and bottling equipment, you can see how see we press the apples and produce the ciders. We encourage guests to ask us questions about the art of blending and the alchemy of turning apple into award winning, amber-gold cider. The Tour is completed with a sampling of 4 delicious, handcrafted ciders, all made from organically grown cider apples, from Sweet Maiden cider, Old Harry Rocks vintage, Dorset Wild Cat, to our Elderflower, Ginger or Damson ciders. After the tour, you can relax in the Cider Garden, admire the art. Please dress according to the weather with appropriate footwear and coat, as we take you for a walking tour of our orchards.
Private Dday and Normandy tours
Discover the landing beaches in small or private groups, up to 8 people. I will tell you why the Allies decided to land in Normandy and why on June 6th. Visit the major spots in the American sectors of the Utah and Omaha beaches (Sainte Mère Eglise, American cemetery, Pointe du Hoc), the British sector of Gold Beach (Arromanches artificial harbour, Pegasus bridge), or the Canadian sector ofJuno beach, (Juno center, Canadian cemetery). I will guide you personally in the Airborne museum and in the cemeteries where we will take time for understanding and meditation. You will learn how difficult the landing was in Omaha. I will also show you my secret favourite places, off the beaten track. I will tell you stories of locals I interviewed, including those of my dad. I will also be glad to drive and guide you at Mont Saint Michel, and let you discover the great medieval city of Bayeux, my native town. I will pick you up from your accommodation or from the Bayeux railway station (direct train link with Paris). A tour in Normandy deserves a good guide. Make your trip an unforgettable experience. See you soon, with pleasure. François
Kayak Adventure Tour to explore Old Harry Rocks in Dorset
Our sea kayaking adventure in Studland bay is something pretty special. It marks the beginning of the Jurassic Coastline, a UNESCO World Heritage sight which also happens to be an iconic landmark Old Harry Rocks, that is filled to the brim in myth, magic and legend, with the tales of pirates and smugglers contributing to the history of our home which we happily share along the way. Old Harry Rocks is a beautiful and iconic sea kayaking destination, and the best way to explore this iconic landmark is from a sea Kayak, our hut on the shores of Middle beach is just a short paddle away. After an inital safety briefing you will join us and jump aboard the kayaks to explore Studland bay in Dorset before heading out to Old Harry Rocks. From here, you will be guided you to explore the sea caves, arches and stacks of this iconic landmark by kayak. We will have frequent stops to discuss this area of outstanding natural beauty and there will ample opportunity to learn about the eco system and geology along the way. These trips are run using double sit on top kayaks so you will be sharing a kayak. If you are booking an uneven group number we have some single kayaks for this situation, if you want a single kayak please contact us and we can discuss this with you. Min age 12+. No experience required.
Throw A Pot In Cornwall
Your experience throwing on your own Japanese Shimpo wheel will be fun and informal yet informative and productive. You're definitely going to throw your own bowls. We start by familiarising you with our Pottery studio, the wheels equipment and tools we will use during your experience. Then it's straight onto the wheel where you learn to centre the clay, and throw a pot. Once you have your pot formed we'll clean it up a bit and lift your creation from the wheel to dry. Then we'll do it again. You will be shown how to throw 4 shapes in the time NOTE PLEASE: No children under the age of 12 yrs old, this is an adult experience and not catering for children Please be aware there is a small extra cost if you decide to keep your pots, this is for the bisque kiln firing and seashell and granite glazing(see photos) and you can decide either way on the day if you want to keep your them (or not) and how many (Postage & Packing is included in the additional cost.). No pressure to keep anything its entirely your choice £12p pot if you can collect £15 P&P The pots dry for about 3 weeks, rubbed down, marked with your name, then into the kiln for 2 days to bisque fire, they then are glazed by Rob with his hand sourced materials, Cornish granite and seashells, back in the kiln for 2 days. Then packed off to you. Well worth the love.
Observation des phoques
Après une présentation de la baie d'Authie, je vous parlerai en détail de la biologie des 2 espèces de phoques. Nous irons ensuite les observer grâce à la longue-vue et poursuivrons le dialogue face aux mammifères marins. Il ne s'agit pas d'une randonnée, les phoques sont proches du lieu de rendez-vous. Autres remarques Prévoir des vêtements adaptés aux conditions météo. Pour votre sécurité et votre confort, je peux être contraint d'annuler l'activité en cas de mauvaises conditions météo (pluie ou vent fort). Les chiens tenus en laisse sont admis.
Goat Walking
Looking for a stroll, but with a twist ? Well look no further than our brand new Goat Walking experience. Take one of our cheeky goats for a walk along various routes around The Ranch whilst they feast on the foliage. You will find that the goats are gentle loving creatures full of mischief intelligence and just love human company.  You will lead your own personal goat on a leisure stroll with frequent stops for them to nibble on their favourite leaves and bushes and for you to take photographs of the occasion. This experience is so much fun, so pop on your wellies or walking boots and some old clothes and enjoy 1 hour of hands on goat antics.  The Ranch goats will love to climb over you for food and cause general mayhem. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Alpaca walking & experience
Join us for a leisurely stroll along the Jurassic Coast with our friendly and lovable Alpacas, there are plenty of breathtaking photo opportunities of the stunning coastline. Group bookings are available for parties of 10 or more people. (20 people or more would be based on people sharing an Alpaca) Please message for details. If you cannot make the walk at 2PM we can also offer a morning walk ( please message for details). Please arrive 10 minutes before your walk, if you are going to be late, please phone and let us know, we will try and wait for you, but we are unable to wait more than 5 minutes. No refunds will be given, or rescheduling if you miss your walk. Sorry but no dogs allowed on the walks.
Cheese and pairing in Normandy
Meet up in front of the place "Taverne St Amant" where the experience is standing. Introducing of this typical and historical place of Rouen. After a short introduction of myself and ourself finally, let's begin our exploration of the french terroirs. The tasting of each cheese will be paired to a beverage and other meals. Every one will possibly give his impressions for every cheese and pairing i suggested.
Art class / resin ocean art
A fantastic one and half hour workshop ,harnessing the necessary skill set to work artistically with resin. You’ll learn the fundamental skills required to create your very own resin art Ocean master piece. This masterpiece will be a 250 x 300 mm piece of priceless art, framed and ready for you to hang in your home. The epoxy resin used, is low odour, non-toxic and doesn't contain any dangerous solvents. It's easy and fun to use when you know how. Leave with the knowledge & confidence to create your own Ocean art work at home.
Caen with a Viking specialist
Meeting point inside the the castle of Caen.Then you will embrace the city at a glance and we will walk to the Ladies Abbey through the neighborhood of Vaugueux. Then we will go down to the port and the old streets of Caen and the beautiful Place St Sauveur. Finally we will join the town hall and the Men Abbey. I can then make you discover some good addresses according to your wishes! Other things to note Bring comfortable shoes and an umbrella if necessary! We are in Normandy. :) Free for children up to 12 years old. If a date you'd like to book is not on the calendar, don't hesitate to ask me. Please contact me before booking a tour you'd like to have in english!