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 & Exclusions
✔ The itinerary and times may be subject to change depending on traffic conditions or changes in site
✔ Photo-stop at Omaha Beach.
✔ Visit of the American Cemetery.
✔ Service of a Normandy D-Day expert licensed guide
✔ Stop at Arromanches with free time for lunch
✔ Round-trip transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach from Paris
✖ Gratuities
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✖ Lunch
Departure & Return
Departure:
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***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
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Normandy
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.
2
Omaha Beach
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Les Falaises d'Arromanches
Free time for lunch at Arromanches
Duration: 1.5 hours
5
Longues-sur-Mer
The Longues-sur-Mer battery Longues-sur-Mer; also designated Widerstandsnes is a World War II German coastal artillery battery approximately 1 km (0.62 mi) north of the village of Longues-sur-Mer in Normandy, France. The battery is sited on a 60 m (200 ft) cliff overlooking the Baie de Seine and formed a part of Germany's Atlantic Wall coastal fortifications, between the Allied landing sectors of Gold Beach and Omaha Beach.
Duration: 30 minutes
6
Juno Beach
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• 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 Cementery, 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
• The itinerary and times may be subject to change depending on traffic conditions or changes in site
