Major Thomas Howie’s College Group

Sly was by far the best guide I have ever had. I have been lucky enough to travel to all the continents in the world and many countries with various guides. He brings great knowledge and passion to his tours. He is adaptable to the needs and wishes of the group. We had several special request and he worked to make everything go exactly the way we requested. I would be very surprised if there is a better guide in the entire Normandy area. My recommendation is that you adjust your travel plans so that you see the Normandy area with Sly as your guide. If he is not available go when he is available. Chris Hoffman, Charleston, SC

I often think of our trip to Normandy and the great job you did for the « family ».You made the trip very memorable.  Your extensive knowledge of the battlefields and the local area made the trip most informative.  I have recommended your services to people in Columbia. Tom Maffett

My « family » and I still talk about the superb time we had with you in Normandy. Your knowledge of the events, terrain, logistics, and everything else concerning June 6,1944 and afterwards is beyond reproach. I would recommend you to ANY group and would be honored to attach my name to same. Tommy Harper

Tribute to my uncle

Sylvain Kast is a WONDERFUL tour guide!! Our group of 8 arrived in Le Havre in September 2013 early in the morning.  Sylvain was waiting for us and had a day planned for Normandy.  When I  mentioned that I had an uncle who died on June 7, 1944 and was buried in France, Sylvain immediately  did research and TOTALLY tailored our tour following the footsteps of my uncle’s last two days on earth.  On that sunny day in September we could almost hear the roar of aircraft and the sounds of battle!  It was a truly emotional day!

Sylvain has an obvious love for his country and knowledge of history that combine to create an amazing and memorable day! Our group all agree that Sylvain is the best tour guide we ever had. He created a day we cherish and will never forget!

On my dad’s footsteps

Before we met I knew the US 5th Army was not our area of expertise but your knowledge and thorough research went « over and above ».

History came alive with you and the people you introduced us to, like Mr Marlin who remembered German tanks in his yard and G.I’s who saved his life when he was a boy of 11. Jeanette who kept the burials records (and my dad’s grave emplacement) at the little church in Saint Juan, the two  French women who embraced me at the cemetery in Besançon because « my papa died for France »… I remember the bridge at La File which my father’s regiment crossed a day before he died, the deeply forrested hill of the the lost batallion (with artifacts and foxholes still in place) and especially being able to lower the flag at Epinal  at « taps ».

Thanks to you Sylvain, our trip was interesting, emotional and very very personal and I will never forget it.