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Remembering D-Day
Paris & Normandy
With Jack Herney, Instructor in History, Emeritus
April 22–29, 2022
Dear Members of the Exeter Family,
On June 6, 1944, more than 130,000 Allied troops braved the choppy waters of the English Channel to step
ashore on the beaches of Normandy. These courageous servicemen and women launched a two-month crusade that
changed the course of history, freeing Europe from the grip of unspeakable tyranny during World War II.
In April 2022, join me and fellow members of the Exeter family to experience the rich legacy of D-Day on a
weeklong journey from Paris to France’s northern coast. As a student of the First and Second World Wars who has
led many tours of this region for Exeter, I am excited to guide you through the fabled battlefields, memorials, and
museums that vividly bring the events surrounding D-Day to life. For additional depth and context, we will also explore
the region’s medieval history, from a viewing of the awe-inspiring Bayeux Tapestry to an excursion to Rouen, home to a
Gothic cathedral made famous in paintings by Claude Monet.
Starting at the World War II sites of Paris, we will trace the story of D-Day to Normandy’s landing beaches,
visiting the German battery at Longues-sur-Mer, the monuments of Omaha Beach, and the 100-foot-high cliffs of Pointe
du Hoc, site of a dramatic D-Day battle. We will tour a fascinating museum built around a German bunker on Utah
Beach and discover Sainte-Mère-Église, the first French town liberated by Allied troops.
This will be an interactive and
immersive trip, with daily Harkness
TRAVELING WITH YOU discussions that will deepen your
appreciation of the many sites we will visit.
JACK HERNEY, Instructor in History, Emeritus, has been
Space on this enriching journey is limited,
on the Exeter faculty since 1968, with a brief hiatus
so please contact Arrangements Abroad at
in Washington working on Capitol Hill. While serving
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in various administrative positions during his Exeter
your place. I hope you will join me in France
career, his primary focus has been the classroom. Jack
for this unforgettable exploration of a vital
has lectured extensively on the war, teaching courses
moment in history.
on 20th-century European history with a focus on the
events leading to World War II, as well as one entitled ˮWar and Peace Sincerely,
in Modern Times.ˮ He has also delivered more than a dozen Memorial
Day addresses on campus, with emphasis on the contributions of Exonian
soldiers, and has written articles for the Exeter Bulletin on this topic. This
will be his sixth time leading tours of the beaches of D-Day. Jack Herney ’46, ’69, ’71, ’74, ’92, ’95 (Hon.)
Instructor in History, Emeritus
HIGHLIGHTS
VISIT the legendary battlefields on which the Allies gained a foothold in France, including the landing sites
of Omaha Beach, the imposing cliffs of Pointe du Hoc, and the church square in Sainte-Mère-Église
PAY respects to fallen heroes on the hallowed ground of the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
at Colleville-sur-Mer and Paris’ Mémorial des Martyrs de la Déportation, one of the most powerful Holocaust
memorials in Europe
ENJOY a private visit with Jean-Guillaume and Stéphanie de Tocqueville at their historic family château, once
the home of philosopher and author Alexis de Tocqueville
DELVE into other facets of Normandy’s rich history, from the Bayeux Tapestry, an impressive 11th-century
embroidery depicting the Norman conquests, to the impeccable Gothic Cathedral of medieval Rouen, the
town where Joan of Arc met her fate
LODGE in historic hotels, including the Hôtel Pont Royal in Paris, which Sartre, Hemingway, Camus, and
Fitzgerald once frequented
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MONDAY, APRIL 25: CAEN / BAYEUX
Sainte-Mère-Église Drive to Caen to explore the Mémorial de Caen Museum, a
Rouen spectacular museum documenting the Battle of Normandy
Bayeux Caen and later conflicts. Following lunch on your own at the
museum’s cafe or restaurant, pass by Château Périers,
where Marie-Louise Osmont was living at the time she
Paris
wrote her well-known wartime diary. Return to Bayeux
FRANCE for a tour including its 11th-century cathedral and the
Bayeux Tapestry, an embroidered depiction of the Norman
conquests and one of the most renowned works of art to
survive from the Middle Ages. This evening, participate in a
FRIDAY, APRIL 22: DEPARTURE Harkness discussion followed by dinner. B,D
Depart for Paris on an overnight flight, group flight pending.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23: PARIS, FRANCE
Arrive this morning and those on the suggested flight will
be transferred to our hotel in central Paris. Enjoy a light
snack before heading out to the eastern tip of the Île de la ITALY
Cité, the island in the Seine at the heart of Paris. There, visit
the Mémorial des Martyrs de la Déportation, a tribute to
the more than 200,000 French citizens who were deported
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
from France during World War II. This evening, enjoy a
reception and short talk by Jack Herney. S,R
Arles
SUNDAY, APRIL 24: PARIS / BAYEUX Marseilles
Visit the golden-domed Hôtel National des Invalides,
a beautiful complex of 17th-century buildings and
courtyards. There, tour the Musée de lʻArmée, with its
impressive collection of photographs, uniforms, weapons,
and documents related to the First and Second World
S PA I N Omaha Beach, photo by Hugh Whitchurch
Wars. After lunch, we will continue to Normandy, stopping
to see the small Jerusalem Cemetery outside Bayeux.
Arrive at your hotel in Bayeux for the first of your daily
Mediterranean TUESDAY, APRIL 26: D-DAY BEACHES / BAYEUX
Harkness discussions with Jack over a glass ofSea wine. The Visit the landing beaches and memorials along the
rest of the evening is at leisure. B,L northern coast. Begin in Arromanches-les-Bains at the
museum that overlooks the remains of the “Mulberry
Hôtel National des Invalides, Paris, photo by Rous Harbors,” which were used to offload cargo and troops
during the Allied Invasion. Continue on to the German
battery at Longues-sur-Mer and proceed toward Omaha
Beach, stopping at the Monument to the 5th Engineer
Special Brigade. In the afternoon, spend time at the
Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-
sur-Mer, the resting place of more than 9,380 soldiers,
and explore Pointe du Hoc, where U.S. Rangers scaled
100-foot-high cliffs to silence the German guns that
threatened the D-Day operation. This evening, return to
the hotel for a social hour and a Harkness discussion with
Jack. Dinner is at leisure. B,L
US Navy Memorial,
Utah Beach,
photo by camerashake
ACCOMMODATIONS
HÔTEL PONT ROYAL, PARIS
Located in stylish Saint-Germain des Prés near the Seine,
this hotel was once a favorite haunt of literary and artistic
giants from Fitzgerald and Camus to Hemingway and Miró.
Lounge in cozy and comfortable rooms and suites with
high ceilings and romantic views of the city. Dine at the
hotel’s divine LʻAtelier de Joël Robuchon, and toast at the
iconic Signature bar, where the likes of Jean-Paul Sartre
and Françoise Sagan spent many memorable evenings.
HÔTEL CHÂTEAU DE SULLY, BAYEUX
Just 10 minutes from Omaha Beach, revel in this 18th-
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27: UTAH BEACH / century château’s perfect blend of tradition and
SAINTE-MÈRE-ÉGLISE / BAYEUX elegance, with a Michelin-starred restaurant, spa, and
Drive to Utah Beach and the Landing Museum, which is built beautiful grounds.
around an old German bunker. Then visit the town of Sainte-
Mère-Église and its church, which figured prominently in
Hôtel Pont Royal, Paris
the story of the Allied landing on D-Day; the monuments to
Generals Ridgeway and Gavin; the Airborne Museum; and
the Memorial Park of La Fière at Merderet Bridge. Delight
in a private visit with Jean-Guillaume and Stéphanie de
Tocqueville at their historic family château, once the home
of Alexis de Tocqueville. Later, enjoy happy hour and a
Harkness discussion, with dinner at leisure. B,L
THURSDAY, APRIL 28: BAYEUX / ROUEN / PARIS
Our drive back to Paris will take us through the medieval city
of Rouen, where we will enjoy a guided walk. Highlights will
include the Rouen Cathedral, a masterpiece of High Gothic
architecture and a favorite subject of Claude Monet, and the
Place du Vieux-Marché, where Joan of Arc met her fate. Enjoy
free time for lunch before returning to Paris for a one-night
stay. This evening, celebrate a memorable week with a festive
farewell dinner at one of Paris’ excellent restaurants. B,D
FRIDAY, APRIL 29: PARIS / RETURN PROGRAM RATE
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On the front cover: Arromanches Beach, photo by Olivier Vasseur B_22LNDCDG0422_EXE CST 2059789-40
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