Normandy D-Day Beaches and World War II Sites Day Trip from Paris
Description
Memorable day trip from Paris to visit the Normandy battlefields and landing beaches of World War II. Your guide will take you to famous wartime sites and also to the American cemetery.You will gain insight into the sacrifices of Allied soldiers and the French citizens they liberated.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Leave the long drive from Paris to the professionals and check off six key World War II sights in just one day on this comprehensive tour.Admire the scenery landscapes on your way to Normandy
Short photo-stop at Omaha Beach, where the Allied took advantage of the Germans
You will spend about an hour at the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer and go through the 10,000 white crosses with the name of the D-Day heroes on each of them.
Free time for lunch at Arromanches
Or a stop at the Juno Beach Center, witness of the Canadian soldiers' struggle to end the Nazi tyranny.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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 coach journey from Paris to Normandy takes approximately 3 - 4 hours and you will spend 4 hours in Normandy itself
- The itinerary and times listed may be subject to change depending on traffic conditions or changes in site schedules
- The itinerary and times may be subject to change depending on traffic conditions or changes in site
- If you choose the option with lunch you can choose 1 starter (ex homemade terrine) + 1 main course (ex : Piece of beef shallot sauce with sauce) OR 1 main course (ex: Cheeseburger, fries, salad) / 1 DRINK of your choice is included : wine, beer, soda, sparkling or still water
Reviews(62)
Had a nice time visiting the beaches/sites for D-Day but felt rushed at each site and not enough time spent (our reneges thought this as well). Tour guide very knowledgeable. Take medication for motion sickness before going-3 out of 4 of us got nauseous.
Dear traveler, Thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that, in your opinion, the tour felt rushed. We invite you to contact our Customer Service team, providing your name and booking date, so that we can investigate what happened and ensure that it does not happen again. The quality of the service we provide to our customers is very important to us, and your comments help us improve. We also greatly appreciate your positive review of the tour guide, as we are fortunate to work with highly skilled professionals. We hope to welcome you again soon. Kind regards, Extime Travel (formerly Paris City Vision)
The tour would have been amazing, but our tour guide was horrible. He was difficult to understand and babbled. He did most of his talking on the bus and didn’t explain anything at the sites. We sat behind him and he leaned his seat back and was almost in our lap. He put his jacket on the back of the seat even though he had an empty seat beside him. I finally asked him to move it because it was also in our space and blocking our view. I felt we were rushed at the sites and given more time at the gas station stops than some of the tour sites.
Dear Norma, Thank you for your comment. We are glad to know that you enjoyed your tour to Normandy despite the inconvenience you experienced. We have taken note of your comments and forward them to the appropriate department. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again under better circumstances. Kind regards, Paris City Vision
Our tour guide was great. He provided excellent information. Very knowledgeable. Very informative. I would use him again.
Dear Cathy, Thank you very much for your kind comment. We are glad to hear that the guide met your exepectations and that his knowledge made the experience even more enriching. It will be a pleasure to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards, Paris City Vision
Leila was a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable about the history of Bormandy. Her compassion and consideration of the significance of the tour was evident in her dialogue. She was very charming and even charged my phone for me❤️🇫🇷🇺🇸
Dear Rhalben, Thank you very much for your kind comments. We are very glad that you had such a positive experience with Leila in Normandy. Her dedication and kindness truly make a difference on a tour. We hope to see you again soon! Kind regards, Paris City Vision
The journey is very long for a really short time in the stops. The tour guide was a really great guy and accommodated us as best he could. The toilet wasn't accessible on board as apparently no water, made for uncomfortable trip.
Dear Guillian, Thank you very much for your comment. We are glad to know that our guide did everything possible to assist you and provide a good experience. We regret that the length of the trip and the lack of access to the restroom made it uncomfortable. We have taken note regarding the accessibility of the onboard restroom and will review the conditions to improve passenger comfort on future trips. Your observations help us improve our service, and we hope to offer you an even better experience in the future. Kind regards, Paris City Vision
It was a great day out. Just six of us on the tour. Camile was excellent. Very informative. I would take the tour again.
Dear Imelda, Thank you very much for your kind comment. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour as well as the guide. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Paris City Vision
Our guide was awesome! The weather was very cold and windy but still a great trip. Would do in the warmer months
Dear Jeanne, Thank you very much for your kind message. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience, even with the unsettled weather! Please don't hesitate to visit us again in spring or summer, Normandy is beautiful at that time of year! Kind regards, Paris City Vision
Camille was excellent! Lots of great knowledge about history of world war 2. Made the trip enjoyable for everyone on the bus. Very memorable!
Dear Janette, Thank you for your kind review. We’re glad Camille’s knowledge and presentation made the World War II history engaging and the trip memorable for everyone. We appreciate you sharing your experience. Kind regards,
This was an excellent tour led by Camille. She was very knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging. We especially appreciated her enthusiasm and willingness to answer questions. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the tour and that Camille’s knowledge, passion, and engagement made the experience memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation. Kind regards,
Our guide, Camille, is very passionate about what happened at Normandy and not forgetting the importance of that event and that showed in everything she showed us and spoke about. She made the day memorable for us and we are more appreciative of what happened at Normandy than before we took this tour.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are delighted to hear that Camille’s passion and knowledge helped make your visit to Normandy both memorable and meaningful. Your appreciation of the history and significance of the site is exactly what we hope to inspire. We look forward to welcoming you again on a future tour. Kind Regards,
