“REMEMBER” has developed educational programs specially designed for young people to preserve and pass on the memory of the events of the Second World War to future generations.

These programs were evaluated in spring 2024 during the 80th anniversary commemorations of D-Day with French middle and high school students from Normandy. In the near future, they will also be offered to young people from England, Germany, the United States, and beyond…..

Designed for the youth of all nationalities, these programs aim to foster a shared understanding and common perspective on history, bringing together young people from diverse cultural backgrounds and origins through the legacy of World War II.

Building on his 30+ years of WWII research, Rodolphe Rutman has created the “D-Day Discovery Tours”, offered exclusively by “REMEMBER”.

Each program can be adapted for a variety of visitors — couples, families, or bigger groups. They will be accompanied by an expert guide, passionate about sharing the history of the Normandy landings and the broader liberation of Europe.

This kind of deeply immersive experience, with visits to key sites, personal stories, and insights, brings history to life from every perspective.

With your expectations in mind, we offer you a fully tailor-made tour.

In 2024, “REMEMBER” launched its first educational module for schools focusing on US troops landing at Omaha Beach.

Twelve additional modules on other D-Day topics will be developed and offered to school or university groups, in France and abroad. For private groups, several special D-Day tour options are already available, and those who wish can also create a fully customized program.

To complement our educational work, “REMEMBER” produces high-quality documentary films focused on specific themes related to World War II. These films are integrated into our educational programs, providing powerful storytelling that connects the past with the present and enriches the learning experience.

“REMEMBER” operates as a non-profit association to make its services accessible to all. Many educational activities are offered free to school groups. Income from private tours helps fund programs aimed at young people. …whether French, British, German, American, Canadian, Australian… or from any other nation that took part in the events of D-Day. This model allows everyone, regardless of means, to engage with history in a meaningful way. Our goal is to ensure that this defining moment in history continues to inspire reflection, gratitude, and understanding for generations to come.

At the helm of Remember is Rodolphe Rutman, our president and main guide. A second-generation filmmaker and historian, Rodolphe comes from a family of documentary pioneers whose work began in 1959. Following a successful career in photography and journalism, he joined his father, Jacques Rutman, in 2002 to create powerful documentary films focusing on World War II, social history, and cultural legacy.

Rodolphe has directed four documentary films about D-Day, including Our Father, This Hero, Big Red Omaha, Crossed Destinies, and The Long Sobs of the Violins of Autumn…. Each film offers a deeply personal and historically rich perspective on the Normandy landings, resistance movements, and the lasting impact of these events on both sides of the conflict.

His personal connection to the memory of 1944 dates back to the 50th anniversary of D-Day in June 1994, when he assisted a group of American veteran paratroopers who had come to perform a commemorative jump over Amfreville. This formative experience deepened his commitment to sharing the stories of those who fought and sacrificed in Normandy.

Today, Rodolphe shares his passion through immersive D-Day tours in Normandy, guiding visitors across the historic landing beaches and battle sites. His unique background as a filmmaker and historian allows him to bring these landscapes to life with personal stories, rare insights, and historical context that go far beyond a traditional tour.

Rodolphe’s passion for storytelling also extends beyond World War II. His acclaimed works Journey to the End of the Empire and Grand Army explore the societal and military legacy of Napoleon’s First Empire, broadening our understanding of how the past continues to shape our present.