Short ride in a DODGE (40 mins)

“In the footsteps of the 9th Air Force”

In an old military vehicle dating from the 1940s, travel the small paths of the Normandy countryside. 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 a tour around the A10 Airfield, in the footsteps of the 9th Air Force.

24€/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.

24€ Pers.

I book a Dodge tour (40mn)

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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.

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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

You take small roads that lead you around the museum and around the A10 Airfield, a former temporary airfield erected after the landing by the Americans. The driver who is also a passionate guide, of course explains all this to you and tells you anecdotes related to history. Along your journey, you pass by important places witnessing historical facts, you discover monuments and you learn to understand the difficulties encountered by the soldiers in this difficult and surprising Normandy bocage.

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 11 a.m. on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays

Easter vacation from April 8 to May 05, 2024
Departure at 11 a.m. daily

May 06 to May 31, 2024
Departure at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

June 1 to 9, 2024
This tour is replaced by the Cobra Special tour.

From June 10 to September 01, 2024
Departure at 11 a.m. daily

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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

See the long tour (1h15)

Gift idea! Offer a tour in a Dodge ( available on our e-shop)

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