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Saint-Malo 1944 : Under the Ashes, Freedom

By Epok'Tour
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$40 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Discover pre-war Saint-Malo and the consequences of the occupation.
  • Time travel with Joseph Guthrie to Saint-Malo in 1944.
  • Accompanied by a guide in historical outfit, delve into the history of the war.
  • Experience a poignant historical perspective with an American soldier.

Activity location

    • Saint-Malo
    • Saint-Malo, Bretagne, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Pl. Chateaubriand, 35400 Saint-Malo, France | You will meet your guide at Place Chateaubriand, in front of the town hall entrance. You will easily recognize him by his historical outfit.
    • Saint-Malo, Bretagne, France

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Saint-Malo 1944 : Under the Ashes, Freedom

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m
    1h 45m
  • French
Language options: French
Starting time: 10:30 AM
Price details
NZ$40.37 x 1 AdultNZ$40.37
Total
Price is NZ$40.37
Until Sat, 11 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    1,75-hours guided tour in Toulouse led by a professional guide wearing historical outfits.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Children under 8 years, People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Dive into an immersive experience where you will be transported to Saint-Malo in 1944, alongside American soldier Joseph Guthrie of the 83rd Infantry Division, participating in the battles for the liberation of the city. Follow his footsteps through the streets of Saint-Malo to the Grand-Bé peninsula, reliving the summer of 1944, witnessing the liberation followed by the destruction of the city.

This experience will allow you to discover pre-war Saint-Malo and understand the consequences of the occupation of this iconic city. You will have the opportunity to preserve the memory of these events through period photos, while admiring the resilience of a city determined to rebuild itself.

Through Joseph Guthrie's personal memories, this experience offers a poignant historical perspective on Saint-Malo's dark period during World War II, honouring the courage and determination that have marked the city's history.

Location

Activity location

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    • Saint-Malo
    • Saint-Malo, Bretagne, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Pl. Chateaubriand, 35400 Saint-Malo, France | You will meet your guide at Place Chateaubriand, in front of the town hall entrance. You will easily recognize him by his historical outfit.
    • Saint-Malo, Bretagne, France