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Contact your local Viking travel advisor, call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or visit viking.com | 21 Step back in time on our 8‑day Paris & the Heart of Normandy itinerary and honour the extraordinary bravery of the Allied forces who forever changed the course of history during the D‑Day landings. Experience a full‑day included guided tour along the Normandy coast on our Commonwealth Landings of Normandy excursion, and see memorials to a World War II invasion that had far‑reaching consequences for the British Commonwealth. It is a moving journey through one of the most pivotal chapters of World War II. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Ranville: Explore Ranville, the first village in France to be liberated by the British 6th Airborne Division. Ranville War Cemetery: Visit the cemetery and pay respects to the 2,236 Commonwealth soldiers buried here. Juno Beach: Explore exhibits and artefacts at the Juno Beach Centre and see where the troops launched their assault. Arromanches: Visit Arromanches' museum dedicated to the D‑Day landings and gain a deeper understanding of the operation before exploring Gold Beach. A TRIBUTE IN EVERY STEP As you move from site to site, the stories of those who served come to life—through personal accounts, historical context and the very landscape that witnessed their heroism. The experience is not just educational; it is deeply emotional. Whether you are a veteran, history enthusiast or simply someone seeking to understand the past, the Normandy coast offers a profound connection to the courage, sacrifice and hope that defined D‑Day. JUNO BEACH

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