Long tour in a DODGE (1h15)
“In the track of the 101st Airborne”
In a vintage military vehicle dating from the 1940s, drive along the back roads of the Normandy bocage and then Carentan in the footsteps of the legendary 101st Airborne. The driver is also your guide, explaining historical facts, relating them to places and sharing anecdotes.
Climb aboard a vintage military vehicle (DODGE WC51) for an excursion in the Normandy bocage and in the town of Carentan, for 1h15 of historical discovery and sensations.
- 44€/Person for the tour only
- Your Dodge ticket entitles you to one discounted admission to the museum per passenger.
- If you book for 7 people, the 7th place in the Dodge is free!
- Departure guaranteed from two people.
44€ Pers.
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Secure payment via our partner “ADDOCK”, a specialist in tourist reservations.
- Choose the number of passengers
- Choose a day, then a time slot
- If you wish to add discounted museum admission, enter the number (maximum allowed: 1 discounted ticket per passenger). Leave blank if you don’t want museum admission.
Do you have a gift code? Insert it in the reserved box then click “ADD”
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Your booking will be confirmed manually by the museum team within 48 hours. The Dodge does not depart with less than two people in the vehicle. If you are the only passenger, your reservation can only be validated if at least one other person registers for the tour. Our team will keep you informed of all this.
Cancellation and 100% refund up to 48 hours in advance. For cancellations between 48 hours and departure, please contact us. No refund if you cancel after the date.
Your Dodge tour in a nutshell
Climb aboard a vintage military vehicle (DODGE WC51) for a 1h15 tour that takes you in the footsteps of the famous parachute company, the 101st Airborne. You’ll take small roads and lanes, discover the marshland and bocage landscapes that made the battle so difficult, and come across monuments and architectural features from the era that are still clearly visible… During this tour, our enthusiastic driver-guide will tell you all about history and its anecdotes.
Indicative departure days and times*.
* In case of differences, the booking system is to be taken into account
Details of departures from May 31, 2024 to Sept. 1, 2024
March 30 to April 7, 2024
Departure at 3pm on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Easter vacation from April 8 to May 05, 2024
Departure at 3 p.m. daily
May 06 to May 31, 2024
Departure at 3pm on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
June 1 to 9, 2024
This tour is replaced by the Cobra Special tour.
From June 10 to September 01, 2024
Departure at 3 p.m. daily
If you are at least three people, you can call the museum reception at 02 33 71 74 94 to find out if a tour can be arranged outside these hours.
Good to know!
-> Are you unavailable in these times? Contact the museum reception desk to find out if it is possible to offer you a departure on another day or at another time.
> Booking is not required and you can come without a booking but we advise you to do so because people with a booking have priority and in high season, the tours are quickly full.
-> Departure guaranteed from two people.
Any questions? Contact us 02 33 71 74 94
Practical information about the Dodge tour
- Dodge tour duration: 40 min
- Departure guaranteed from two people.
- In case of rain and depending on the intensity, the vehicle is covered (Uncovered in good weather).
- A running board is available for boarding the vehicle.
- The seats at the back are made of wood (it’s not very soft but quite acceptable)
- The journey does not present any particular risks for fragile people, however it is a little bumpy in places. Do not hesitate to ask us if you have any doubts. Do not hesitate to ask us if you have any doubts.
- Our dog friends are not allowed in the vehicle for security reasons.
- The vehicle is not equipped to allow access for people with reduced mobility.
- Children are allowed from 7 years old.
Practical information about the museum
- Duration of the visit : between 1h30 and 3h
- Free parking of 300 places easily accessible by bus and camping car
- The museum is accessible by manual and electric wheelchairs.
- Free visitor app (6 languages) With your smartphone, connect to our free visitor app, which gives you access to all the descriptions of the scenes and showcases. Additional content is also available for certain points of interest.
- Opening hours and access
Gift idea! Offer a tour in a Dodge ( available on our e-shop)
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