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

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Overview

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.

Itinerary

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.

• Admission Ticket Included• Pass by

Pointe du Hoc is a historic cliff-top site on the Normandy coast, famous for its role in the D-Day landings of World War II. U.S. Army Rangers scaled the cliffs under heavy fire to destroy German fortifications overlooking the beaches. Today, the site remains scarred with craters and bunkers and serves as a powerful memorial.

25 minutes• Admission Ticket Included

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.

20 minutes• Admission Ticket Included

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.

60 minutes• Admission Ticket Included

Free time for lunch at Arromanches. If you selected the option with the lunch included you will enjoy a 2-courses lunch with 1 drink. You can choose 1 of the following drinks: 12cl of wine, 25 cl of beer, Soft (soda), 50cl of Sparkling or Still water

90 minutes• Admission Ticket Included

Stop at the Juno Beach Center, witness of the Canadian soldiers' struggle to end the Nazi tyranny. Please note: Depending on the schedule, it may be possible to stop at Juno Beach. This stop is not guaranteed and will depend on the time available. Time to return back to Paris! You will be dropped at the departure point by 8:00PM.

15 minutes• Admission Ticket Included

Back at the meeting point.

10 minutes• Admission Ticket Included

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 Cemetery, 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 we don't accept big luggages on the coach