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Mont Saint Michel & D-Day Tour: Immersive History Experience from Paris with Tour Up
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33 Ratings
Normandy
Immerse yourself in World War II history and explore the iconic Mont Saint Michel abbey on this immersive tour from Paris. Skip the lines, enjoy comfortable transportation, and listen to fascinating stories from a professional guide.
Immerse yourself in World War II history and explore the iconic Mont Saint Michel abbey on this immersive tour from Paris. Skip the lines, enjoy comfortable transportation, and listen to fascinating stories from a professional guide.
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Normandy - Begin with a pick-up from your hotel. Enjoy a 3-hour drive with an optional stop at a rest area along the way.
- Normandy American Cemetery - This cemetery is the resting place for 9,387 U.S. soldiers, most of whom perished during the Normandy Landings. It also features the Wall of the Missing, listing 1,557 soldiers who are missing…
- Normandy - Begin with a pick-up from your hotel. Enjoy a 3-hour drive with an optional stop at a rest area along the way.
- Normandy American Cemetery - This cemetery is the resting place for 9,387 U.S. soldiers, most of whom perished during the Normandy Landings. It also features the Wall of the Missing, listing 1,557 soldiers who are missing in action. The cliffs descending to the beaches hold remnants of German defenses, including concrete casemates with memorials. At the Normandy American Cemetery, visitors can also view the semicircular memorial colonnade with the sculpture “Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves” and large military operation maps.
- Omaha Beach - Discover the immense sacrifice of the 34,000 men who landed here on D-Day. Omaha Beach is the most popular destination among the D-Day Beaches for travelers.
- Mont-Saint-Michel - Visit Mont Saint-Michel and the Benedictine Abbey. A guide will lead you through the narrow streets of the medieval village up to the Abbey. Typically, a guided tour led by a Mont Saint-Michel expert is available. If not, audio guides are provided for the Abbey visit. First settled in 709, it features a medieval village and a stunning Abbey fortress dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel. The construction of the Benedictine Abbey began in the 700s and continued through the 1200s. It has remained largely unchanged since the Middle Ages and continues to attract pilgrims and tourists worldwide. Mont Saint-Michel is the most visited site in France, drawing around 4 million tourists annually. After visiting the Abbey, enjoy free time to explore Mont Saint-Michel city and have lunch.
- Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel - Tour the abbey.
- Normandy - Depart from Mont Saint-Michel at 17:00, returning to Paris. The journey takes about 4 hours, with a stop at a rest area.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Tickets to Mont Saint Michel
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entry to the American cemetery
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Tickets to Mont Saint Michel
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entry to the American cemetery
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
Committed to transforming travel dreams into reality, we ensure a personalized and seamless experience tailored to individual preferences. We aim to accommodate special requests and make every journey memorable.
Elevate your travel expectations.
Explore two must-see destinations in a single day with us. Begin your journey by delving into World War II…
Committed to transforming travel dreams into reality, we ensure a personalized and seamless experience tailored to individual preferences. We aim to accommodate special requests and make every journey memorable.
Elevate your travel expectations.
Explore two must-see destinations in a single day with us. Begin your journey by delving into World War II history, experiencing the profound impact of the most devastating war in human history. In the latter part of the trip, explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed island and its iconic Gothic abbey with a guide, who will share captivating history and legendary tales about the site.
Our professional guide and driver will go above and beyond to make your experience unforgettable. Enjoy comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles for pickup from your hotel or even the airport.
Location
Normandy
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(33 Ratings)
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Emilac2026
Jun 15, 2026
Mont St Michel and the D-Day Beach tour by Tour Up in Europe was well organised and very well run. Happy to recommend. - They maximised the time at each point of interest. Luis, our guide, was knowledgeable and happy to answer all questions. It was a long trip, but the breaks were provided at the right moments, and the French countryside along the way was beautiful.
I would happily recommend Tour Up in Europe.
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Locusr2026
May 31, 2026
A great day trip from Paris! - We would have liked to have a bit more time at Omaha Beach and the bunkers. We had to rush back to meet the group on time. This may have been necessary on our day since the tour started an hour late due to a bus problem, which was resolved and we appreciated the complimentary bakery snack as amends for the late start.
The hosts were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Loved getting set up on WhatsApp so that communication was seamless. Also appreciated the articles sent to us about the places.
I liked the way the bus ride was broken up into introductions, some quiet rest time, and time to simply enjoy the French countryside. Christina did provide background information, but I would have appreciated a bit more historical narration about the sites. Then again, I’m a bit of a history nerd.
All in all, it was a fabulous trip. I’m glad the hosts warned us about the weather. Both
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I7376zgsarag
May 18, 2026
Trip with my husband - My husband and I sincerely enjoyed our day-trip (D-Day | Omaha Beach and German bunkers, and Mont Saint Michel). Our guide, Louis, was extremely knowledgeable and kind. He shared his passion, historical facts and photos with us, which truly enhanced our experience!
Omaha Beach holds a profound reverence, and the German bunkers carry a haunting darkness. We were deeply moved by this meaningful experience.
Mont Saint Michel was PHENOMENAL! Nothing like anything we had ever visited before. The crowd was large, but manageable. Definitely visit the magnificent abbey… worth every stone step! Our time at each location was very sufficient, as were our restroom
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Deborah_m
Apr 21, 2026
So worth it!!! Such a great day! - We are so thankful to Natalie and her driver – we had the absolute best day. We saw so much and learned so much! Natalie and her driver are very accommodating and we’re great to spend the day with!
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Mardier2026
Feb 28, 2026
Thank you for the best tour - We recoomend this company
We were struggling to combine both Rouen and Mont Saint Michel in one day we couldnt find a company that could do it
Then we found Tour up in europe
We are very happy with a 2 day toir that we did in the end
Our guide and driver were very helpful
Thank you or everything
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Dss0125
Oct 21, 2025
VIP experience from start to finish - This was a VIP experience from start to finish. Our guide, Daniel, was knowledgeable and quite expert about both World War II and Mont Saint Michel. Our driver, Alex, was very safe and extremely courteous. All the arrangements (admission, entrance fees, etc.) were seamlessly included. The timing of all events was perfect. We made a few changes to the agenda in advance of the tour, which Daniel was unaware of, but he smoothly pivoted to accommodate the new agenda. We would highly recommend this private tour as “the way to go” to see as much as possible in a compressed amount of time.
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Global188416
Aug 19, 2025
A long but wonderful day! - My young adult daughter and I were trying to pack as much into a short trip to Paris as possible. This private tour helped us do that by allowing us to see two of our must-see historic locations in one day. We were picked up in a beautiful new Mercedes sedan. We had both a driver and a well-educated tour guide, Nataly, who came well prepared. Nataly was friendly and talkative. She made the long car drive feel much shorter with her knowledge of history and French life. She brought along her iPad so she could illustrate some of the information she shared. Yes, it's a very long day, but well worth it!
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Bazzntess
Apr 24, 2025
Well worth the money to have a private guide/driver. A brilliant tour. - This was hands down one of the best days of our 7 week holiday of Europe. It was a long day, but worth it and worth every dollar we paid. We were transported by a private driver in a Mercedes van - very comfortable for the long day. Our guide Danila was great - young, knowledgeable, engaging and friendly. Was worth the money to go as a small group, we were able to ask questions and chat as we walked. Such a privilege to walk on Omaha Beach and pay our respects to those fallen US servicemen. Mont Saint-Michel was an absolute treat. What a magical place - almost straight out of Harry Potter. If you’re thinking of a day trip from Paris - do this one!!
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Jamese5v
Apr 6, 2025
An amazing experience - Amazing experience! The tour was well-organized, and our guide shared fascinating stories about World War II and Mont Saint-Michel. It felt personal and special. I highly recommend it for anyone visiting Paris who wants to explore more of France’s history in comfort.
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26amaliaq
Mar 11, 2025
A wonderful experience - This experience is exciting!
The abbey is amazing, feelings came out in the cemetery because we had time to see a short film where they recount the lives of the soldiers. Simply recommended!
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