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Day Trip to Normandy: WWII Battlefields & Beaches
4.4
45 Ratings
Paris
Unforgettable excursion from Paris to explore the battlegrounds and landing shores of World War II in Normandy. Your guide will lead you to renowned sites from the war and also to the American cemetery. You will gain an understanding of the devotion of Allied soldiers and the French civilians they set free.
Unforgettable excursion from Paris to explore the battlegrounds and landing shores of World War II in Normandy. Your guide will lead you to renowned sites from the war and also to the American cemetery. You will gain an understanding of the devotion of Allied soldiers and the French civilians they set free.
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Normandy - Let professionals handle the long drive from Paris and visit six significant World War II sites in just one day on this extensive tour. Enjoy the scenic landscapes on your journey to Normandy.
- Omaha Beach - Make a brief photo stop at Omaha Beach, where the Allies gained an advantage over the Germans.
- **Cimetiere Americain de…
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Normandy - Let professionals handle the long drive from Paris and visit six significant World War II sites in just one day on this extensive tour. Enjoy the scenic landscapes on your journey to Normandy.
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Omaha Beach - Make a brief photo stop at Omaha Beach, where the Allies gained an advantage over the Germans.
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Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer - Spend approximately an hour at the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, exploring the 10,000 white crosses, each bearing the name of a D-Day hero.
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Les Falaises d’Arromanches - Enjoy free time for lunch at Arromanches.
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Juno Beach - Alternatively, visit the Juno Beach Center, a testament to the Canadian soldiers’ efforts to end Nazi oppression.
What's Included
- Roundtrip transportation to Normandy from Paris
- Visit of the American Cemetery
- Service of a Normandy D-Day expert licensed guide
- Stop at Juno Beach
- Photo-stop at Omaha Beach
- Roundtrip transportation to Normandy from Paris
- Visit of the American Cemetery
- Service of a Normandy D-Day expert licensed guide
- Stop at Juno Beach
- Photo-stop at Omaha Beach
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
- Lunch
Additional Information
- 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 coach journey from Paris to Normandy takes approximately 3 - 4 hours and you will spend 4 hours in Normandy itself
- The itinerary and times listed may be subject to change depending on…
- 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 coach journey from Paris to Normandy takes approximately 3 - 4 hours and you will spend 4 hours in Normandy itself
- The itinerary and times listed may be subject to change depending on traffic conditions or changes in site schedules
- The itinerary and times may be subject to change depending on traffic conditions or changes in site
Location
Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel
Rue Jean Rey
***UNTIL JULY 17th***
Please note that during the Olympic Games, from July 18th to September 11th 2024, your tour will depart from 26 boulevard Auguste Blanqui 75013 PARIS
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
4.4
(45 Ratings)
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Kjane_w
Apr 15, 2025
Very moving experience. - It was long but very informative. Very moving experience to share with my family. Amelia was a great guide!
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Carlos_r
Mar 17, 2025
Normandy and it’s history - We really enjoyed this Normandy experience. It has alot of history and very interesting. The tour bus was on time and made multiple stops.
The town where we stopped for lunch was very cute right on the water. The only thing I would suggest is not to include your lunch with the tour because they give you a limited menu, you do not get to choose from the full menu. I would recommend this tour.
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Linda_b
Oct 14, 2024
AWESOME - Very comfortable ride. Guide was AWESOME - learned sooo much!!! Great deal of information given that made the trip so relevant
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Lisa_h
Aug 17, 2024
Don’t skip this tour of Normandie - Anne was our guide, and she was phenomenal. Soft spoken on the microphone, she gave us the full linear story/history from the European perspective - and it was detailed and emotionally moving. We also had time to relax in peace and quiet on the comfortable, air conditioned bus, reflecting on the history we were told as we approached the various stops. We had a tight schedule but it was just right. Anne made herself available not only for historical questions, but for questions about restaurants and sights to see in Normandie and Paris, too. She was just a very helpful, friendly, knowledgeable person who made the trip so special. You probably really need a week to see and experience Normandie - but this one-day trip with Anne was a wonderful introduction, making you want to return..
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Kristine_o
Aug 4, 2024
Perfect day trip from Paris - We had a terrific day. Steve our guide was incredible, his knowledge, recommendations and guidance were on point and really contributed to an amazing experience. The Normandy experience is humbling when you think about what it signifies, this tour was a perfect way to really understand what our service men sacrificed for us 80 years ago!
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729shandrah
Feb 18, 2025
Recommended experience - We were eating a menu of the day and great!
Variety of dishes and elaborate and quality food.
Very attentive and fast service.
And the price of €13 unbeatable.
Again when we are in the area.
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Marley_j
Oct 11, 2024
Great experience - The morning sign in process was very chaotic and could need some improvements. I think for the price we paid, they can do more than stickers to help identify what group we are in. I would also recommend providing a detailed itinerary for the day so we know ahead of time how much time we have at each site as well as how long until the next. Overall, we were given enough time at each site and we are so happy we’re were able to hit on the key points in one day. As Canadians, this was the only one day tour from Paris that had the option to see Juno beach. We were very grateful that we could include this in our trip.
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Myyorkies
Sep 23, 2024
Worthwhile Normandy Visit - Positives: Ann our Guide was great & gave good commentary throughout the tour. Could have explained some of the nice countryside along the way since it looked like some nice villages we drove past. Long day tour from Paris but scheduled well with rest stops, sightseeing & lunch stop.
Negative: Meeting location & drop off not well planned. Gave an address but it was almost deserted early in the morning until people started to wander around. A cafe where the bus would arrive, would have been a good location to mention! At end of tour we were supposed to be dropped off by Eiffel tower and, AGAIN, not as planned. We were told to walk several blocks to cafes and where taxis would be available to return to our hotel. Understand that the Olympics caused some change of plans, but this should have been better planned out.
Tour worthwhile if your intention is to see Normandy beaches & historical sites.
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Stevenfd7175oc
Jun 12, 2025
Felt incomplete, traffic was dreadful - There was too little content for the price paid. We skipped at least one proposed stop. Our driver was a bit disengaged from the process. The vehicle was nicely comfortable, so that was appreciated.
The tour guide was nice, and friendly. I would have enjoyed more content from him about the sites that we toured.
The included lunch was average at best, but the location for it was cool, and the surroundings were interesting.
Driving back to Paris took greater than 3.5 hours, so that was a drag.
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Michelle_f
Apr 12, 2025
Normandy from Paris ok - Guide shared pertinent info about d day and Omaha beach etc but really very little about the towns and countryside and buildings we saw. He was very engaging and interesting and even funny at times on the info he did share but mostly encouraged us to rest on the bus. I really wanted more information as we drove along. We could have learned so much more but this tour seemed just focused on D day. He pointed out a castle and the rapeseed fields and mistletoe trees but very little else on the 3 hour drive.
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