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Normandy D-Day Beaches Guided Day Trip from Paris with Lunch

Top pick Paris, FranceAbout 13 hoursGuided in English

Travel from Paris to the Normandy coast with a guide who knows the D-Day story in detail. Visit Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc and the American Cemetery, with lunch included.

About 13 hoursExplore at your own pace
Small group, typically up to 20 travellersKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Round-trip transport from central Paris
  • Live guide with D-Day expertise
  • Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc
  • Normandy American Cemetery
  • Lunch included

Full description

Normandy is a long way to go on your own, and the sites make far more sense with someone who can explain what happened where. This full-day trip leaves Paris early by coach or minivan, with your guide setting the scene on the drive west.

On the coast, you’ll typically stand on Omaha Beach, walk the cratered clifftop at Pointe du Hoc and visit the Normandy American Cemetery above the sand at Colleville-sur-Mer. The exact order depends on the day, and some itineraries add Arromanches, where remains of the Mulberry harbour still sit offshore. Lunch is included, and you’re back in Paris in the evening.

Itinerary

  1. Depart Paris

    Early morning departure from central Paris; background briefing on the way.

  2. Omaha Beach

    Walk the beach where US troops landed and see the Les Braves memorial.

  3. Lunch

    Break for lunch in the area.

  4. Pointe du Hoc

    Explore the clifftop battery, still scarred by shell craters.

  5. American Cemetery

    Visit the cemetery and memorial at Colleville-sur-Mer.

  6. Return

    Drive back to Paris, arriving in the evening.

Included

  • Round-trip transport by coach or minivan
  • Live guide
  • Lunch
  • Entry to the sites on the itinerary (most are free)

Not included

  • Drinks beyond those with lunch
  • Museum entries not listed in your itinerary
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Central Paris; the exact departure point and time are on your confirmation.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Expect a very early start and a late return; most of the time out of Paris is spent travelling.
  • The itinerary can change due to traffic, weather or commemorative events.
  • Wear comfortable shoes and bring layers; the coast is often windy.
  • Some sites involve uneven ground.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the drive?

Roughly three to four hours each way, depending on traffic.

Is lunch suitable for dietary needs?

Let us know when you enquire and we'll check with the operator.

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