Youth & School Group Concert Tours to Normandy
Rugged landscapes and rich in history
- Choirs
- Bands
Awash with white-chalk cliffs, coastal landscapes and dramatic history, Normandy encapsulates everything that’s special about rural France. A popular close-to-home destination with that ‘beach holiday’ feel, Normandy’s performance venues range from stunning cathedrals and modest parish churches to lively, seafront promenades.
Uncover the rich history of this region with visits to the island monastery of Mont-St-Michel, the Bayeux Tapestry and the memorials.
Are you an adult music group? This tour is specifically designed with youth groups in mind, so why not take a look at our extensive range of destinations perfect for adults?
Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Depart by coach
Visit Chocolaterie de Beussent-Lachelle en route
Evening meal and rehearsal
Day 2
Musee du Debarquement (Utah Beach Museum)
D-Day Landing Beaches and Normandy American Cemetery
Concert 1 and evening meal
Day 3
Visit Mont-St-Michel
Concert 2
Bowling and evening meal
Day 4
Trip to the beach and Fun Files activities
Depart by coach and Channel crossing
Arrive home
Based on 4 day, 3 night coach tour for 44 passengers (+4 free places) travelling June 2025. Subject to availability.
- Coaching for the duration of your tour
- Return Channel Crossings (ferry or tunnel)
- Half board accommodation
- 2 x concerts (including publicity & advertising)
- Travel insurance
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- 24/7 support
- Vamoos travel app & info pack
- Tailor-made itinerary
- Motorway tolls & taxes
- VAT
- Excursions:
- Musee du Debarquement (Utah Beach Museum)
- Normandy American Cemetery
- Chocolaterie de Beussent-Lachelle
- Mont-St-Michel
- Bowling du Calvados a Mondeville, Caen
Optional Extras
- Dedicated Tour Manager
- Instrument Hire
- Hoodies and Polo Shirts
Excursions in Normandy
Browse a selection of our favourite excursions
Performance Venues in Normandy
Popular concert venues in Normandy
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Bandstand in Parc Pilier, Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer
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Juno Beach Centre, Courselles
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St Catherine’s Church, Honfleur
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Rouen Cathedral
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St Germain Church, Argentan
- Best suited for: Choirs and bands
- Repertoire recommendation: Secular
- Location: In the park (alternative location on the seafront)
- Performance times: Late afternoon
- Best suited for: Choirs and bands
- Repertoire recommendation: Secular
- Location: In front of the beach centre
- Performance times: Lunchtime or afternoon
- Best suited for: Choirs
- Repertoire recommendation: Sacred, classical and secular
- Location: Town centre
- Performance times: Various
- Best suited for: Choirs
- Repertoire recommendation: Sacred
- Location: City centre
- Performance times: Morning or afternoon
Additional Information
Your journey doesn’t have to end here! See what else we can offer to help you get the most out of your tour. From instrument hire to dedicated Tour Managers, we’ll go above and beyond to support you and your group.
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FAQs about this tour
Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
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I am required to complete an Educational Visits (EV) form by our Local Authority and I cannot answer all of the questions?
We are happy to assist you in completing your EV forms and return them directly to your Local Authority on your behalf, just speak to your Tour Consultant.
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Is all of your accommodation audited in advance?
Yes, all of our accommodation is audited prior to us offering it to a group. The criterion of these audits is governed by the School Travel Forum (STF). It is important to remember that each country is governed by their own standards and laws and these may differ from UK law. However, we require our accommodation to meet our standards as a minimum. We work with the hotels and agents to endeavour to ensure that our standards are met.
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Is insurance included with my trip?
Yes, insurance will be included in your trip quotation as standard unless it is requested not to be. Make sure you check the list of inclusions in your quotation and/or confirmation.
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Is our Tour Manager fully DBS (formerly CRB) checked?
Our Tour Manager, Field Study Tutors and History Tour Guides, with UK citizenship, have an enhanced DBS check. Non UK citizenship Tour Managers cannot be checked under the DBS scheme. Rayburn Tours will seek confirmation that Tour Managers are suitable for working with children by liaising with relevant foreign agents and monitoring group feedback.
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Your safety is of the utmost importance to us and we monitor the safety aspects of all of our tours to ensure you have a memorable experience for all the right reasons.
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