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Normandy D-Day Beaches and American Cemetery Day Trip from Paris

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  • 13 hours
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  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Visit the D-Day beaches during this full-day trip from Paris to Normandy. Stop at Omaha Beach to learn stories and historical facts about WWII; stop at the Juno Beach Center; pause at the American Cemetery. Gain fascinating insights from your guide into the sacrifices of Allied soldiers and the French citizens they liberated. Upgrade to a small-group tour when booking for a more personal experience.
  • Discover Normandy's D-Day sites from Paris in just one day
  • Explore Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and Arromanches' artificial harbor
  • Delve into the WWII history of the area with your informative guide
  • Round-trip transportation included

What's Included

  • Round-trip transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach from Paris
  • Service of a Normandy D-Day expert licensed guide
  • Visit of the American Cemetery.
  • Stop at Arromanches with free time for lunch
  • Photo-stop at Omaha Beach.
  • The itinerary and times may be subject to change depending on traffic conditions or changes in site
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 22 Rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris, France

    **UNTIL JULY 18th** Meeting time 30 minutes prior to the departure, in front of the HOTEL PULLMAN PARIS TOUR EIFFEL 18 avenue de Suffren, 75015 Paris - Meeting point 22 Rue Jean Rey with our representative with a Paris City Vision sign, outside the hotel.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Start your Normandy day trip from central Paris. Then, enjoy a scenic drive through the French countryside toward the northwest coast and discover WWII history and the site of the D-Day landings.

Take a stroll along Omaha Beach, one of the sites of the D-Day landings, and spend some free time to reflect, admire the ocean views, and visit the renowned visitor center here.

Continue your journey and stop at either Juno Beach, where you visit the Canadian Memorial, or Arromanches, to see the remains of the artificial harbor built by allied forces.

Finally, travel back to Paris where your tour concludes at the original departure point.

Normandy (Pass By)

Omaha Beach

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Les Falaises d'Arromanches

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Juno Beach

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • The coach journey from Paris to Normandy takes approximately 3 - 4 hours and you will spend 5 hours in Normandy itself
  • Possibility to buy souvenirs at Arromanches
  • 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
  • Please note that during the Olympic Games, and ONLY from July 19th to September 8th 2024, your tour will have a different meeting point. Please check the redemption instructions on your voucher for more information
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:How can I let you know where to pick me up?

A:We offer pick ups from most hotels within Paris (ZIP code has to start with 75). Pick up must be arranged 48 hours prior to departure, after this timedeparture will be set from our agency at 2 rue des Pyramides, 75001 PARIS - Metro Pyramides or Tuilerie. You can let us know where you are staying in the 'Special Requirements' box in the Traveler Details section during checkout. Or you can let us know after booking by visiting 'Manage my Booking' and emailing us there.

Jul 2019

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Sarah_N
Steve was amazing!!! He was extremely patient and kind. He was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor!!! Would recommend this experience to everyone!!!

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Very informative and enjoyable tour
Louisa_B, May 2024
This full-day tour was well worth the time spent away from Paris while on our vacation. Our guide was knowledgeable and informative, with endless information about the Normandy area and the D-day invasion, as well as the history of the areas we drove through along the way. He communicated well about what to expect throughout the day with regards to planned stops for seeing specific sites, our lunch break, and bathroom breaks.
Wowed in Normandy
Jim_M, May 2024
We had an incredible day exploring the Normandy sites. Yes, it’s a long coach ride but well worth it. Our bus driver (Michael Jordan…not NBA legend but bus driver legend) and our guide, Zoltar, were phenomenal! Such a great day!
Life time experience
Melissa_K, May 2024
Steve our guide was very knowledgeable, kind and engaging. I must say the company that provides the tour was very accommodating. We originally were sold a tour on a day they didn't have one. They quicky rebooked us to a differnt day. To top things off they gave us Orsay tickets to help us move other things around. The tour was one of the best experiences I have ever had! Normandy is a must for Americans visiting that region of France.
So disappointing.
Bruce_L, May 2024
We were so looking forward to this trip! The very afternoon before, it was canceled! This left no time to try to book something else. Maybe this isn’t specifically Viator’s fault, but Viator should investigate the tour operator.
Normandy is best experienced with a guide
Donna_S, May 2024
Our guide was so knowledgeable about history before and after DDay. Small group and well planned out with the right time at each stop. Lunch was good and easy. Worth the money. Do not experience Normandy without a guide.
Normandy Dday cemetery must see.
Eva_P, May 2024
The tour company they did about as good a job as they could. The buses were clean and the drivers seemed very responsible and safe. I did not like the selection of rest stop however. The options may have been limited though. I just felt that the rest stop could’ve been Cleaner and offered more. The tour itself seemed rushed at times. I understand that we covered a lot of ground and our guide did her absolute best to keep us all together and moving on time. She actually did a fantastic job but if I were going to do this again I would do it differently and I would spend the night because it is such a wonderful Tribute and Something and everyone should spend time at. But if you were pressed for time, the tour was a good option. This one should definitely not be missed a very clean very respectful and incredibly well done memorial at the museum.
Normandy day trip was convenient and fulfilling
Anne_C, May 2024
Anne, our guide, was very knowledgeable. She was also aware that visiting the sites would be emotional to most of us. The fact that her grandmother lived at what is now called Utah Beach made it more real 80 years later. Also our bus driver was very skilled. Going to visit the Normandy Beaches on the day trip was the best way to go: a knowledgeable guide and being able to rest on the bus between stops.
DDay Brought to Life
Joy_R, Apr 2024
As the daughter of a veteran who fought in WWII, this was profoundly touching. Steve brought history alive in sharing touching stories of D Day.
Very moving day
Bryan_A, Apr 2024
Normandy beach, overlooking the coast and visiting the cemetery. Just taking in moment and honoring the past.
Lovely day
Christie_L, Apr 2024
Great day, Great tour guide. Highly recommend Steve, he provided lots of good information, laughs and a great experience.
Itinerary was different than what we booked. Be careful!
Kathleen_Z, Apr 2024
I am so disappointed that the itinerary we signed up for is not what we did. This was an expensive and long trip to not be able to see what we thought we were going to see.
D-day experience!
Patrick_N, Apr 2024
General Patton’s gravesite and the numerous crosses at the cemetery! The grounds were impeccable and neat!
A good experience
brad_j, Apr 2024
We really enjoyed the guided trip to Normandy. Our guide Zoltar was knowledgeable, fun, friendly and took care of all the group. A pleasant way to travel and experience the area.
Moving excursion
Theresa_D, Apr 2024
Visiting Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery was very moving. One tip for our guide, "Nicolas": Please slow down when speaking, as you have a very thick accent.
amazing
Carrie_B, Apr 2024
Fabulous tour, the tour guide was fantastic! We highly recommend him he is very knowledgeable and friendly person. His English is perfect too!
Amazing Experience
Thomas_O, Apr 2024
Our guide Steve was terrific. He was so knowledgeable and accommodating. The sites were amazing and we learned a lot. Bus was very comfortable.
Absolutely worth it. You will be moved by the sites. I’m so glad I did this tour.
Rachel_P, Apr 2024
I was able to have a private ceremony at my great uncles grave site. I remember my grandma talking about her brother buried at the American Cemetery in Normandy. I never imagined I’d get here. It was simply beautiful and so impactful. Our guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. We stopped at several places and I loved the time spent in Arromanches. Highly recommend.
Great
Kathryn_M, Apr 2024
Great tour for individuals interested in World War 2 history. The coach was great, tour guide great, and did a lot in the amount of time of trip given the distance had to travel to get to Normandy.
Great trip for an overview of Normandy, if that's what you're seeking
Connie_M, Apr 2024
The trip is good, but roughly 50% of the time is spent traveling because Normandy is far from Paris city centre. This means each of the 4-5 stops ranged from 30 mins to an hour for each stop. The format of the tour is that the guide tells you about site first. When you arrive at the site, it's up to you to explore and walk around (like a choose your own adventure). Some sites are more interesting than others, but overall it was a good trip that provides some highlights of Normandy and D-Day.
If you only have one day
Gloria_N, Apr 2024
Our guide was great. Obviously loved this part of history. She was a master of American expressions, and related to each member of the tour. A wonderful resource. The stops had enough flexibility to move on when we were all satisfied and to linger when that seemed appropriate.
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