In 2013, we decided to visit France and most importantly Normandy, so that we could walk in the footsteps of my father and his fellow soldiers in the 146th Combat Engineering Battalion during D-Day. We were very lucky to have Karine Poullard as our personal guide. 

 

Karine provided a wonderful experience; professional and highly knowledgeable. She had researched the path of my father at Omaha Beach and forward through the countryside. Most memorable was our reverent visit to the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer. Most notably, Karine was able to take my wife and I to graves of soldiers who had been in the same landing craft as my father. Additionally, we visited Saint Lo, where we were able to meet an elderly gentleman who had witnessed, as a boy, the arrival of American forces. 

 

Karine was also a reliable and congenial travel companion. She picked us up every morning from our hotel in Bayeux and added additional and historic points such as Mont-Saint-Michel and Monet’s House and Gardens during our visit. At every point during our journey, Karine provided detailed background information in an enjoyable manner and paced our travel and visits. 

 

We think often about our visit with vivid memories.  Karine is an outstanding professional and we highly recommend her guiding services with full confidence. 

 

Larry & Sandra Croon

Washington, DC