Normandy D-Day Beaches and American Cemetery Day Trip from Paris
- 13 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
On your pilgrimage from Paris to Normandy, leave the details to us. In one unforgettable day, we’ll take you to experience history where it happened. What better way to honor the sacrifices that changed the course of WW2? You’ll visit legendary Omaha Beach and remnants of the Arromanches artificial harbor left by allied forces, and get fascinating insights into those fateful days, learning just some of the incredible stories at the Visitor Center. Take the Memorial Drive along Juno and Gold Beaches, names that will echo with meaning for all eternity. Pause to reflect in the solemn setting of the pristine American Cemetery. Your guide will bring memories to life and help you gain a special understanding of what the Allied soldiers faced and why French locals are still so grateful to the Liberation forces. If you want, when booking, upgrade to a small-group tour for a more personal experience.
Inclusions
What's included
- Normandy D-Day expert licensed guide
- Hotel pick-up (if the option is selected). The address must be in Paris (zip code starting with 75).
- Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned coach OR by minivan (if small group option selected)
- 2-course lunch menu with drink (wine, beer, soft drink, or water) if small group option selected
- Guided visit of the Pointe du Hoc
- Free time for lunch at Arromanches OR lunch at a booked restaurant (if small group option selected)
- Normandy day tour including visit of the American Cemetery and a photo-stop at Omaha Beach
What's not
- Lunch (except if small group option selected)
- Restroom and WIFI on board
- Hotel drop-off
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Let us do the driving while you discover history. Your Normandy day trip from Paris starts with the 3-4-hour drive to France’s northwest coast. Your journey will take through some scenery landscapes before you reach at 10am your first stop.
Pointe du Hoc is a historic cliff-top site on the Normandy coast, famous for its role in the D-Day landings of World War II. U.S. Army Rangers scaled the cliffs under heavy fire to destroy German fortifications overlooking the beaches. Today, the site remains scarred with craters and bunkers and serves as a powerful memorial.
Omaha Beach: one of the toughest american landings. You will know all about the American assault during the Early hours hours of June 6, 1944, one of the most longstanding examples of American military triumph and also an event synonymous with death and destruction.
You will then be able to pay your respects in the eery calm of the American Cemetery and Memorial, where nearly 10,000 US military war dead lie in this most humbling tribute.
Free time for lunch at Arromanches. If you selected the option with the lunch included you will enjoy a 2-courses lunch with 1 drink. You can choose 1 of the following drinks: 12cl of wine, 25 cl of beer, Soft (soda), 50cl of Sparkling or Still water
Stop at the Juno Beach Center, witness of the Canadian soldiers' struggle to end the Nazi tyranny. Time to return back to Paris! You will be dropped at the departure point by 8:00PM.
Back at the meeting point.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Totally worth the time and money! Great experience
Leila, our tour guide was amazing, she was filled with all kinds of interesting information that I didn’t know about the D Day invasion! She answered so many questions we had. She was the best! It was a very long day, but she gave us a few breaks thru the day. Great experience!
5A great experience
Laela was very knowledgeable and informative. She kept us on schedule all day. It was a great experience
5Must see
Great tour. Layla was very knowledgeable and provided enough information without crossing the line into too much. The stops were well timed and gave sufficient time to visit. The bathroom breaks were also well timed!
4Great experience.
Great experience. Good information presented about various aspects of the event.
5The trip was educational,...
The trip was educational, informative, on time and so m much more. Our guide Steve made the experience amazing. He knew his information, was very entertaining also. When he knew I knew of a friend's family brother buried at the cemetery, he immediately went into action to get permission to bring me to the graveside and escort me. Steve goes above and beyond to be helpful.
5Worth the trip.
A long trip from Paris but worth it. Very informative and friendly guide. American cemetery is sobering.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 18 Avenue de Suffren, 75015 Paris – Meet our Extime Travel ambassador In case of problem, contact us on: 1/ WhatsApp +33 6 14 96 42 81 2/ Phone +33 1 44 55 60 00
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 45 travellers
- Operated by
- Extime Travel
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The coach journey from Paris to Normandy takes approximately 3 - 4 hours and you will spend 5 hours in Normandy itself
- Toilets are available at the American Cemetery, Juno Beach Center, at the comfort stop
- A warm coat is recommended during the winter period, a raincoat during the summer and a good pair of walking / flat shoes are suggested to avoid discomfort
- The itinerary and times may be subject to change depending on traffic conditions or changes in site
How it compares in Paris
- Its from-price is 81% below the median of the 524 day trips we list in Paris.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 524.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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