Christophe Rault Private Tours
Christophe Rault Private Tours
Christophe Rault Private Tours
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Herouville-Saint-Clair, Basse-Normandie, France
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Ferrall D
3 contributions
Nov 2021 • Family
A full day with Christophe in the American sector. His deep knowledge combined with expert storytelling bring to life a D Day story many only think they know. Highly recommended for individuals or families that want to see this historic day from a new perspective.
Written November 26, 2021
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Allyn G
West Barnstable, MA3 contributions
Jun 2022
Christophe was our guide to the Normandy beaches and historic sights during our trip to France in mid-June. We were a party of five and Christophe engaged us all. One of our parties is well read WWII history buff who had never traveled to Normandy before. He showed us sights of special interest as well as the important battles on Utah, Omaha, and Gold beaches. His knowledge is encyclopedic and he shares numerous anecdotes as well as a broad history of events.
In addition to being an engaging guide and conversationalist, he is very accommodating. Our trip was postponed twice due to the pandemic and Christophe stuck with us through the changes.
There are few ways as reliable to judge a person's character as spending the day in a car driving in the French countryside listing to his "play by play" and answering our questions. He came out a true gentleman. Book him well in advance and consider yourself fortunate to have him as your guide.
In addition to being an engaging guide and conversationalist, he is very accommodating. Our trip was postponed twice due to the pandemic and Christophe stuck with us through the changes.
There are few ways as reliable to judge a person's character as spending the day in a car driving in the French countryside listing to his "play by play" and answering our questions. He came out a true gentleman. Book him well in advance and consider yourself fortunate to have him as your guide.
Written August 22, 2022
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Iowa_Professor
Iowa City, Iowa5 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
Christophe was recommended to us by friends. We owe them a big thanks. Christophe isn’t reading from a script. His knowledge is encyclopedic, and he is very clearly reading every book written on the Battle of Normandy and doing his own primary research. As my 13-year-old said, “He knows a lot of stuff.” His passion bubbles out of him throughout the whole tour. He combined facts, strategy, tactics, and personal stories to make this unforgettable. Our tour was long—10+ hours—but we all agreed that it was worth it to get the full understanding of the American sector of the battle. Both of our teens also said that our tour with Christophe was their best day out of 8 in France.
Written March 17, 2023
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Kelly T
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Jul 2023 • Family
Christophe was one of the best guides that we have ever had with unending energy and a commitment to making the experience unforgettable. He was extremely knowledgeable and was able to chronicle the Longest Day in easy to understand and relatable stories. He brought a lot of historical photos to help illustrate the ebb and flow of the battle and what some of the areas looked like in 1944. He was very efficient with the time we spent and we felt like we spent the right amount of time at each of the sites. The highest praise we can give Christophe is that he held the attention of two teenage boys for 11 hours.
Written July 31, 2023
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TammySwitzerland
Switzerland11 contributions
Jul 2024 • Friends
This guide and tour are excellent!!! Christophe gave the tour in Italian as it was the common language between all of us, even though it is not his native tongue nor the language he usually gives tours in. He was extremely knowledgeable and shared many facts, stories, and photos. There is no way we could have appreciated nearly as much the areas we visited without having him there to describe what we were seeing and its significance. We will be sure to recommend him to anyone who wants to visit the Normandy area.
Written August 21, 2024
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Ryan V
1 contribution
Apr 2024 • Friends
Christophe is clearly passionate about the various Normandy battlefields. His depth of knowledge seems boundless. As a D-Day amateur historian with at least a dozen books read on the subject, I was shocked to learn so much I did not know in the three days I toured with him. His story telling is superb. He bring attention to minute details on each artifact that we encountered. He is incredibly receptive to whatever you want to do. If you need to stop for lunch, let him know and he will make it happen. If you don't, he will plow forward with the tour. I was astounded at his energy level and quite happy about it. We started at 9AM and went as late as 8PM one day. As someone who knew many of the famous locations of the various small unit battles, I was just so happy to be able to cover so much ground and get so much out of the experience. I expected to see about half of what I actually saw thanks to his endurance! Experience of a lifetime and if I go back, I'm going with Christophe. The dude is rockstar. Earned this five star review through and through.
Written May 19, 2024
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CoppersmithFamily
Indianapolis, IN30 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
Christophe is an expert in his field. Christophe was our guide to the American beaches in Normandy for two days. He took us to Pointe du Hoc, Omaha and Utah as well as Sainte-Mère-Église, Bayeux and the American Cemetery. He knew this history and could describe the events as though you were witnessing them as they happened. Christophe has met countless veterans and family of veterans and is able to retell their experiences to add personal stories to history. Highly recommend Christophe!
Written October 2, 2024
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L2TNH
USA25 contributions
Aug 2021
Christophe's tour with us was beyond excellent. He knows his history backwards and forwards, is very familiar with the area, knows so many engaging and interesting stories about the individuals involved in the landings and Normandy campaign and is charming and friendly, too. We spent almost 12hrs with him and it felt like minutes. We highly, highly recommend him!!
Written August 16, 2021
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sliau
2 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Christophe was our stand-in guide for our half-day tour in Normandy featuring Canada's contribution to D-Day. We were so blown away by his depth of knowledge, experience, professionalism, helpfulness, truly everything made our day in Normandy. No one else could have been better. The next time we're back in Paris, we 100% will book Christophe again so we can experience his Normandy tour featuring the US.
Written June 3, 2022
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Voyageryyy
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Mar 2024 • Friends
Some friends and I travelled from UK to Normandy at the end of March 2024. Christophe hosted us on the Friday - what a day!! We started with boys-own stories of action, straight out of a comic book with the glider landings at Pegasus Bridge. we were soon reduced to a revered silence as we met some of the fallen at the Para's cemetery a few miles away. A tour of Sword beach and the Hillman fort followed. Christophe brought everything to life - I couldn't recommend him highly enough. Knowledgeable, entertaining, but above all hugely respectful of the huge sacrifices made by men the same age as our own kids. A more memorable, moving, educational, and interesting day would be difficult to fine. Thank you Christophe
Written May 6, 2024
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We are in Paris only for a few days. What is your availability for four adults on Thursday, September 20, 2018? Can arrangements be made from paris?
Thank you,
Mary
Written June 28, 2018
Hi but I am not Christophe, just someone who used him. Go to his website and write him directly. He is a very prompt responder. Have fun!
Written June 28, 2018
What is the best way to contact Christophe? Does he have e-mail? I followed an old link but my inquiry bounced back. Thanks for your help.
Written March 14, 2018
Sorry, I haven’t checked my email and this is probably too late but Christophe Rault has a website on Trip Advisor, or look at Christophe Rault. I wouldn’t use anyone else. He is phenomenal. Then you can email back and forth. He is very responsive. Love him!
Written April 12, 2018
Hello , we are a oarty of 4 adults and will be staying in Normandy region Nov 13, 14.\
What would a half day OR full day tour cost with Christophe Rault. Thank you, John
Written October 29, 2015
Give him a call and he will get right back to you, I'm sure.
Written October 30, 2015
hello, we are a party of 4 adults and will be staying in a hotel in Normandy region in mid Nov (13, 14) How much does it cost for a half OR full day tour of Juno beaches etc.
Thanks John
Written October 29, 2015
OOps, I said November but meant December. Mia culpa.
Written August 3, 2015
Sorry, I don't go on Trip Advisor very often and don't use it for messages asking for tours. Go on Google and enter the 2 key words Normandy tour guide and you'll find my website since I can't enter any website address on Trip Advisor.
Thanks for your request and best of all. Christophe Rault.
Written November 17, 2015
We will be in Normandy November 8 and 9. Would it be possible to arrange a half day tour with Chris? My Doctor, Kai Hansen. raved about the tour he had with you in July.
Written August 3, 2015
Hello,
I'm very sorry I didn't answer your post earlier as I just saw it today. I hope you had a great time in Normandy.
Christophe
Written November 17, 2015
We 2 are coming off a Princess Ship on September 9, 2015 at 8AM and wish to tour D Day Beaches and American Cemetery and be back on the ship by 6 PM. Do you offer a tour and at what cost?
Written June 23, 2015
Christophe's phone is Phone Number: +33 (0)6 31 22 49 60 and his traveladvisor listing includes a link to his website.
Written June 24, 2015
Do you have availability for May 17th for Normandy beaches World War II invasion tour for four people?
Lucho Martinez
Written April 29, 2015
Hello,
I'm very sorry I didn't answer your post earlier as I just saw it today. I hope you had a great time in Normandy.
Christophe
Written November 17, 2015
Hey Chris, I'm looking for an all day private tour on June 24. Are you available?
Written February 21, 2015
Hello,
I'm very sorry I didn't answer your post earlier as I just saw it today. I hope you had a great time in Normandy.
Christophe
Written July 1, 2015
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