DDay Beaches Private Tour in Normandy from your Hotel in Paris
Description
Custom private tour on the DDay beaches from your hotel in Paris (Omaha beach, Pointe du Hoc, and more) with a knowledgeable bilingual guide at your service for the whole day. We will drive you all the way to see remnants of battle. You will see along the way war machines like Sherman tank, cannons, and you will visit a genuine Bunker from WWII. You will also discover the amazing Normandy landscapes along the road with apple trees and cows and also cross beautiful typical Norman villages. For lunch, we will recommend the best restaurants to try local products such as Camembert cheese. You don't need to book anything, we look after it for you. Pick up and drop off at your hotel. 100% customizable tour. If you want, you will have the opportunity to meet a local producer and taste his exceptional products (Cidre, Pommeau, Calvados and apple juice) Find more Day tours from Paris on Finding France's website.
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Itinerary
We pick you up in front of your hotel in Paris and drive you to Normandy DDAy beaches. We bring you back in the end of the day. This is a private, tailor-made door-to-door tour.
Discover “Pointe du Hoc” where over 200 rangers scaled 90-foot cliffs on DDay. Visit a genuine bunker from WWII and see the craters formed by the bombs in June 1944.
American Cemetery with its 9000 aligned tombs, its memorial and museum + short film about DDay that helps you understand the context of the war. You could attend the Taps with the flag ceremony at the cemetery which takes place at 4 pm (low season) and at 5 pm (high season). This can change depending on the dates.
Walk on the beach where more than a thousand of brave soldiers gave their lives for our freedom
Meet a local producer of Norman cider, Pommeau, or Calvados – local spirits derived from apples. Your tasting experience will take place on the family farm that has been passed down from generation to generation since the First World War.
We drop you off in front of your hotel in Paris at the end of the day. This is a custom private tour door-to-door.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick you up and drop you off at your hotel in Paris or any other places in Paris !
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(110)
Colin was an attentive and thoughtful guide. He made sure I was comfortable throughout the journey. Most importantly, he was quite knowledgeable of the Normandy invasion and went the extra distance to explain with the use of photos he stored in his iPad, the invasion. What was remarkable, was his effort at trying to show exactly what point or place was the actual photo taken during the invasion. We managed to climb into the bunkers before the crowds converged and he showed me several bunkers that other visitors were not normally led to. I am thankful and will recommend him to anyone for the Normandy excursion
Bonjour! We are delighted to hear how meaningful your day in Normandy was, and Colin will be truly touched by your kind words. His dedication to bringing history to life, with the right context and attention to detail, is exactly what we strive for in every experience. We are especially glad you could access more confidential sites and enjoy those moments away from the crowds. We would be honored to welcome you again for another private journey, in Normandy or anywhere else in France, always fully tailored and seamlessly organized from start to finish. Kind regards, The Finding France Team
The whole experience is informative and humbling. The cemetery and the movie they play will bring tears to your eyes bringing home the sacrifices these, and all our soldiers make for our freedom. Our guide Colin was amazing. There wasn’t a question he couldn’t answer and he was patient while we took photographs. This trip was on my husband’s bucket list but I wasn’t sure I wanted to go but I’m very glad I did. I learned so much, saw such beauty and sadness at the same time in the cemetery. We actually went into German bunkers, one that still had a cannon in it. It brought history to life.
Thank you for sharing such a moving and thoughtful review. We are deeply touched to read how meaningful this experience was for you, and how it brought history to life in such a powerful and emotional way. Colin will be truly honored to know that his knowledge, patience, and care helped make this visit so impactful. We believe these places deserve to be experienced with respect, context, and humanity, and we are grateful you trusted us for such an important journey. We would be honored to welcome you again for another meaningful experience anywhere in France. Kind regards, The Finding France Team
Incredible private day tour of Normandy with Colin. Highly recommend the tour and him as your guide! He customized the day for us and was so knowledgeable of all WW2 history. Big thanks to him for making our trip and tour so memorable. Excellent guide and experience!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that your private day in Normandy with Colin was such a memorable experience and that his knowledge of World War II history made the day truly meaningful. He always takes great care in customizing each visit, and we are very happy it made a difference for you. We would be honored to plan another personalized experience for you anywhere in France. Kind regards, The Finding France Team
Colin was amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable and personable. I would highly recommend requesting him for a private tour. 10/10.
Bonjour! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback about Colin. We are thrilled to hear that his knowledge and warm personality made your private tour a 10 out of 10. We would be delighted to arrange another tailor made experience for you anywhere in France. Kind regards, The Finding France Team
Absolutely amazing guide Colin was very informative. It was an excellent tour of Normandy. It was an all day tour but didn’t feel like it at all!
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted that you enjoyed your day in Normandy with Colin, he will be very touched by your message. We would be very happy to welcome you again and design another immersive experience for you, whether in Paris, Champagne, the Loire Valley, Provence, or any other region you would love to explore. Kind regards, The Finding France Team
My wife and I spent 2.5 days with Colin from Finding France. We stayed in Honfleur and went for a full day to Normandy Beaches and then to Mont. Saint Michel for another full day. Words cannot do justice to Colin's professionalism, superb knowledge about WW 11 and the evolution and description of Mont. Saint Michel. Further, his demeanor with us as a guide could not have been better and more professional. We would always work with him in the future whenever visiting Paris.
Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful review. We are delighted to hear how meaningful your days in Normandy and Mont Saint Michel were with Colin. His deep knowledge and warm professionalism are exactly what we strive to offer, and your words will mean a great deal to him. We would be honored to welcome you again and design another immersive journey for you, whether around Paris, in Champagne, in the Loire Valley, in Provence, or anywhere else you would love to explore in France. Kind regards, The Finding France Team
Louis was excellent. A true gentleman with lots of experience and key knowledge. He was accommodating and polite. I would us this company again. Thank you especially to Louis
Thank you for your kind words about Louis. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with him and appreciated his knowledge and professionalism. Our team takes great pride in offering exceptional experiences throughout France, always with the same level of care and attention to detail. We would be honored to welcome you again for another journey anywhere in France. Kind regards, The Finding France Team
Louis was a great guide, personable, friendly and very organized. He had lots of historical information to share and answered all our questions and more! We highly recommend Louis and this tour!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback about Louis-Marie. We are thrilled to hear that his knowledge, organization, and friendly personality made your tour so enjoyable. At Finding France, we love creating fully tailored experiences across the country, combining history, culture, and authentic local encounters. We would be delighted to welcome you again for another multi-day journey in a different region of France. Kind regards, The Finding France Team
Tour guide, Colin, provided a wealth of historical information about Dday and WW2 in the European theater. We had an uncle who participated in the Dday paratrooper operations and died shortly after. Colin helped us to find the location of the Airborne Division's landing and temporary American Cemetery near St Mere Eglise. Being on the beaches really helped to make us appreciate how enormous the operation was , and how spread out the beaches were. The area is very pretty and peaceful, and hasn't really changed since WW2. Also, you won't find a better guide.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with Colin. We are honored that he could help make your visit to the D-Day beaches meaningful and personal, and that you were able to connect with the history in such a memorable way. At Finding France, we specialize in creating fully tailored journeys across the country, combining iconic sites, local insights, and authentic encounters that bring history to life. We would be delighted to welcome you again for another immersive multi-day experience in a different region of France. Kind regards, The Finding France Team
Wonderful experience and guide was great. went from paris to beaches and back in one day but still very well done.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are delighted to hear that your guide made the day both smooth and memorable, even with the journey from Paris to the beaches and back. Beyond one-day tours, our specialty is designing fully personalized stays throughout France, where travelers can dive deeper into the culture, meet locals, and enjoy unforgettable moments from start to finish. We would love to welcome you again for a longer journey in another region of France. Kind regards, The Finding France Team
