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D-Day Normandy Beaches Day Trip From Paris
Celebrating the victory and honoring the sacrifices of D-Day
Highlights
- Visit the top D-Day sites in Normandy in a convenient and curated guided tour from Paris.
- Experience our exclusive wreath-laying ceremony as you reflect on the sacrifices of the Allied forces.
- Engage with your expert tour guide for historical context and interactive trivia.
- Learn about the battles and their key moments as you walk through the remnants of the Atlantic Wall at Juno Beach.
- Explore the exhibits and stories at the Normandy Visitor Center at Omaha Beach.
- Take advantage of our Paris shuttle, included with your tour, for convenient transportation during your visit to Paris.
What you'll do
Take a day trip from Paris to Normandy to discover its beautiful and historical treasures. We take care of all the details in this memorable 13-hour excursion. Contemplate the poignant history of D-Day and reflect on the bravery of the Allied Forces on this historic day as you visit some of Normandy’s most ... Read more
Take a day trip from Paris to Normandy to discover its beautiful and historical treasures. We take care of all the details in this memorable 13-hour excursion. Contemplate the poignant history of D-Day and reflect on the bravery of the Allied Forces on this historic day as you visit some of Normandy’s most famous sites.
Start by meeting your expert tour guide at Musée de l’Homme in Paris. Here, you will board your comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle along with your group. We will drive for about an hour and a half and then have a short break at Bosgouet, where you’ll have the chance to stretch your legs and grab a snack or drink.
We will then continue on towards the Normandy American Cemetery & Memorial at Omaha Beach. You will have the chance to pay homage to the soldiers of the Battle of Normandy at the visitor center. See the permanent exhibition and film that shows the role of the American forces in World War II.
Next, you will have a special opportunity to view the wreath-laying ceremony in the American cemetery, a site of peaceful remembrance. Take time to reflect and honor the service and sacrifice of WWII veterans. Your group may even be chosen to participate in the ceremony!
You will then have time to get lunch at a rest stop on the way to your next location. Next stop: Utah Beach! This westernmost beach used in the events of D-Day was codenamed “Utah” for the special operation. Learn how the United States armed forces stormed the beaches and successfully took “Utah” with relatively few casualties.
After you’ve had time to explore the beach, we will start our journey back to Paris. Take this time to reflect on everything you’ve seen before we arrive back at Place du Trocadero by 8 p.m.
Itinerary
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Musée de l'Homme
Outside the anthropology museum where your tour begins
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Bosgouet
Where we’ll break to enjoy a quick breakfast or coffee
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Normandy American Cemetery & Memorial at Omaha Beach
The first American cemetery on European soil
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Wreath-laying
A special ceremony honoring the fallen soldiers
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Lunch
A break for lunch on the way to Utah Beach
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Utah Beach
The westernmost D-Day landing beach, code-named “Utah”
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Bosgouet
Where you’ll have a chance to stretch your legs and grab a snack before arriving back in Paris
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Musée de l'Homme
Where we’ll end our trip, convenient for nearby dining and sparkling photos of the Eiffel Tower at night
Plan your trip
Tour ending point
This tour ends at the meeting point, Musée de l’Homme.
Refund policy
We offer a 100% refund up to 48 hours before the start time.
Meeting point
Meet your guide outside Musée de l’Homme at 7 Pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75116 Paris. Your guide will be holding an orange sign with “ExperienceFirst” written on it. Please arrive 20 minutes before your tour time.
For easier navigation, you can paste these coordinates into Google Maps: 48.862410, 2.287418
FAQs
How much walking is there?
The transportation is by bus, but we will have up to two miles of leisurely walking throughout the day. If mobility is an issue, please arrange for a private tour.
What is the rescheduling policy?
We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 48 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 48 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation.
When should I get there?
Plan to show up 20 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may miss the bus if you arrive late.
What if it rains?
Our tours run rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.
Are gratuities included?
Tips aren’t included but are always appreciated by our guides. If you think your guide did an outstanding job, a tip is a great way to show that.