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

Arromanches-les-Bains, FR
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Highlights

  • Experience history where it happened
  • Visit legendary Omaha Beach
  • Pay respects at the American Cemetery and Memorial
  • Explore the old artificial port at Arromanches
  • Witness the Canadian soldiers' struggle at Juno Beach

Meeting Point

***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

Meeting point

22 Rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris , France

End point

End Point

***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

Meeting point

22 Rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris , France

End point

What to expect

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
Admission Admission Included
4

Les Falaises d'Arromanches

Free time for lunch at Arromanches

Duration 90 minutes
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

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Additional information
    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Additional information
    The coach journey from Paris to Normandy takes approximately 3 - 4 hours and you will spend 5 hours in Normandy itself
  • Additional information
    Toilets are available at the American Cementery, Juno Beach Center, at the comfort stop
  • 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
  • Additional information
    The itinerary and times may be subject to change depending on traffic conditions or changes in site
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What our experts say

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    Wear comfortable walking shoes.
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    Try the seafood at local cafes.
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    Bring a light jacket for cooler weather.
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    Visit the Juno Beach Center for more history.
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    Plan for traffic; leave early from Paris.

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