Meet The Team
More than guides, we're a family passionate about sharing Normandy with you
Meet
Gilles
Founder & Driver-Guide
I’m Gilles, founder of Your Normandy Tour, a private driver-guide passionate about sharing the very best of Normandy. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, I’ve been welcoming travelers from around the world for more than 30 years, creating tailor-made experiences designed around each guest.
You'll always speak directly with me
I personally answer every email, design every itinerary and make sure every detail of your tour is just right
Normandy has always been Home
I was born and raised in Normandy, where my family has lived for generations. Growing up surrounded by its history, landscapes, and traditions sparked a lifelong passion that still inspires me every day.
For more than 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of welcoming travelers from around the world and sharing the places that mean the most to me.
From gastronomy to guiding
Before becoming a full-time guide, I studied culinary arts and founded La Compagnie des Calvados in Honfleur in 1994.
Working with local producers gave me a deep appreciation for Normandy’s gastronomy, traditions, and craftsmanship—an experience that still shapes many of the tours I create today.
From Normandy to Mexico
In 2007, my family and I moved to Mexico, where I spent fourteen years discovering another fascinating culture.
There, I created Playa Private Tours, a company specializing in tailor-made private experiences. Those years taught me that every traveler is different and that the best tours are never “one size fits all.”
Designing every experience
Returning to Normandy felt like coming home.
Today, I personally design every itinerary offered by Your Normandy Tour.
Whether your guide is me, Marcus, or Quentin, every route, every stop, and every recommendation has been carefully planned by me to ensure the same level of quality, flexibility, and attention to detail.
Why I still love this job
History has always been my greatest passion, especially the story of D-Day and Normandy during the Second World War.
But what I enjoy most is meeting people.
Every tour is different because every family, every couple, and every traveler brings a unique story. That’s what makes this profession so rewarding after all these years.
Meet
Quentin
Driver-Guide
Quentin is a history graduate and driver-guide with a deep interest in Normandy’s past. He loves turning historical facts into meaningful stories and helping visitors understand not only what happened here, but also the people behind those events.
For him, a great tour should be informative, engaging, and above all, personal.
"History is best understood through the stories of people"
A passion for history
Quentin holds a university degree in History, providing him with a strong academic foundation and a genuine passion for understanding the past. He enjoys bringing history to life through engaging storytelling, making every site easy to understand while revealing the people and events behind it.
Fluent in English, Quentin welcomes guests from around the world with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a natural ability to connect with people.
From Normandy to the World
Before joining Your Normandy Tour, Quentin lived in both Australia and Italy, experiences that strengthened his English and broadened his understanding of different cultures.
Back in Normandy, he spent several years working at the Tourist Office in Beuvron-en-Auge, one of France’s most beautiful villages. There, he developed an in-depth knowledge of the region and gained valuable experience helping visitors discover its history, heritage, and traditions.
Sharing the best of Normandy
Today, Quentin combines his academic background, international experience, and passion for Normandy to create memorable experiences for every guest.
Whether exploring the D-Day beaches, medieval towns, or the Norman countryside, he enjoys adapting each tour to the interests of his guests.
His goal is simple: to make every visitor leave Normandy with unforgettable memories and a deeper understanding of its history and culture.
Meet
Marcus
Guide
Marcus grew up between Normandy and Mexico, combining deep Norman roots with an international outlook. Educated in an English-speaking school and fluent in English, French, and Spanish, he enjoys welcoming guests from around the world and sharing the history of the region his family has called home for generations.
Curious by nature, he believes every tour is an opportunity to bring history to life in an engaging and memorable way.
"The more I learn, the more I want to share"
A passion rooted in Normandy
Although Marcus spent much of his childhood in Mexico, his roots have always remained firmly in Normandy. Growing up in a family dedicated to private tours, he developed a genuine passion for welcoming visitors and sharing the stories that make this region so unique. From an early age, he was immersed in Normandy’s history and culture, making the transition to guiding feel like a natural path. Today, he enjoys helping guests discover not only the famous landmarks, but also the people, traditions, and moments that make every tour memorable.
History beyond the tour
Marcus has a genuine passion for the history of the Second World War and is always eager to learn more. His curiosity inspires him to research new topics, visit museums, and explore historical sources in depth.
He also creates the historical videos shared on our Instagram page, where he enjoys making Normandy’s history accessible and engaging for a wider audience.
Creating memorable experiences
Today, Marcus combines his international background, language skills, and enthusiasm to create tours that are both informative and enjoyable.
Whether welcoming first-time visitors or passionate history enthusiasts, his goal is always the same: to help every guest leave Normandy with unforgettable memories and a deeper appreciation of its remarkable history.
Meet
Karine
Driver & Operations coordinator
Born and raised in Honfleur, Karine has deep roots in Normandy and a strong attachment to the region. Calm, thoughtful, and highly dependable, she plays an essential role behind the scenes at Your Normandy Tour, helping ensure that every vehicle, transfer, and tour is carefully prepared.
She also provides comfortable private transfers from and to Normandy, welcoming guests with her warm personality and reassuring driving style.
"the journey should feel as comfortable as the destination"
Deeply rooted in Honfleur
Karine is particularly proud to have been born in Honfleur, at a time when the town still had its own maternity hospital. As no babies have been born there since the mid-1970s, she is now one of the last generations of true Honfleur-born residents.
Her family has lived in the area for generations, giving her a genuine connection to the town, its traditions, and the Norman way of life.
Keeping Everything Running Smoothly
Karine oversees much of the practical organization of the company’s vehicles, ensuring that they are clean, comfortable, well equipped, and ready for each journey.
She also assists with schedules and daily logistics, coordinating the many small details that allow every tour and transfer to run smoothly. Her reliability and attention to detail make her an invaluable part of the team.
A Calm and Caring Presence
As a driver, Karine is known for her calm, careful, and reassuring approach. She mainly operates private transfers between Paris and Normandy, allowing guests to travel comfortably and safely between each destination.
Always attentive to the well-being of passengers, she helps make every journey relaxed and enjoyable from the moment guests step into the vehicle.