ABMF Tour of ABMC Cemeteries · France · September 2026

The Presence of Memories

Honoring 250 years of American independence, guests traveled across France to remember the Americans and Allies who fought and fell in two world wars.

Relive the 2026 Tour

Tour Highlights

Welcome to Paris
Sept 16 · Paris

Welcome to Paris

Guests gathered for a welcome dinner at Hotel Le Cinq Codet in the heart of Paris.

Honoring the Fallen of WWI
Sept 17 · Paris

Honoring the Fallen of WWI

A wreath-laying at Suresnes American Cemetery, visits to the Mont-Valérien Memorial and Les Invalides, and a private dinner cruise on the Seine.

Operation OVERLORD
Sept 18 · Normandy

Operation OVERLORD

The group traveled to Normandy, visiting the Caen Memorial Museum, Pegasus Bridge, Avranches and a German coastal battery.

The Beaches of D-Day
Sept 19 · Normandy

The Beaches of D-Day

A C-47 paratrooper flight simulator, Utah Beach, the Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument and Normandy American Cemetery.

WWII: The Bigger Picture
Sept 20 · Brittany

WWII: The Bigger Picture

Brittany American Cemetery, the German Cemetery at Huisnes-sur-Mer and an afternoon at Mont-Saint-Michel.

Farewell
Sept 21 · Departure

Farewell

A private coach carried guests to Charles de Gaulle Airport, each taking home the stories of those who gave their lives for freedom.

Our Expert Guides

Robert J. Dalessandro

Robert J. Dalessandro

Retired U.S. Army colonel and acting secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission. He is the author or editor of ten books on World War I, previously directed the U.S. Army Center of Military History and chaired the U.S. WWI Centennial Commission.

MG John Boyd

MG John Boyd

Recently retired U.S. Army major general with more than 36 years of service, including over eight years in Europe. He led the National Guard’s planning for the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI and serves on the ABMF International Council.

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Testimonials

“This trip was truly amazing and something I will never forget. Thank you all so much for putting it
together and for the immense amount of work you put into it. I hope to continue to have a relationship with ABMF/ABMC in the future.”

“We are so thrilled we joined this truly once in a lifetime opportunity. We came home feeling fulfilled and curious. It was an absolute pleasure to meet everyone and share the experiences with the group. Of course I cannot forget about the champagne tour!”

“I was impressed with the scope of knowledge that each staff member had and shared with the group. They eagerly shared their thoughts with the group without making anyone feel uncomfortable that they didnʼt have the same level of historical knowledge.”

“I especially enjoyed the visits to the cemeteries with the ABMC staff. The staff members were extremely informative and inspiring.”

“I thought the itinerary and activities were perfect and showed beautifully the ABMC at its finest and why the ABMF exists to help keep these important historical events live on in these beautiful monuments.”

“I’ve met so many likeminded people. It was great touring such beautiful memorials with people who get it, understand the sacrifices these brave, young Americans made for their country and those in Europe that needed our help.”