Normandy D day beaches day tour from Paris hotel- Private tour
Description
Dive into the heartrending history of WWII with a private guide, who drive you directly from your Paris hotel to Normandy Beaches. Do not waste time on public transport, about 2h30 after your pick-up, you will be at the American cemetery of Normandy. Facing the graves of thousands of soldiers. you will feel all the emotions of this terrible story. In addition to the acknowledged comment of your guide, you can choose to add some musuem with image immersion. He also drives you to Arromanche to see the incredible conception of the Artificial Harbour and to Pointe du Hoc. Return to Paris directly from your last spot around 5 pm to arrive around 19h30/20H at your hotel. Your tour is private so you can take your time or ask for a special point of interest according to the limit of your full day 12 h. For a larger group, you will have a mini coach or a motorcoach with a guide in any language.
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You will have enough time to visit the visitor center with an exhibit space which highlights the D-Day timeline, providing more emphasis on the French resistance and featuring many of the personal stories of the men and women who fought and contributed to the Allied operations. In addition to exhibits, the center includes a theater showing On Their Shoulders regularly.
The beaches of Omaha were a real trap for the troops of the 1st and 29th Infantry Divisions. The first assault wave was brutally cut down, while the second left the beach strewn with the wounded, the dead and broken equipment. You will have the opportunity to visit the omaha beach museum with an exhibition area of 1,400m², located just 200 m from Omaha Beach, the Memorial Museum will help you dive into the heart of the landing story. Since more than 25 years, in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, the museum pays tribute to the soldiers who landed on our beaches. With their many dioramas, pictures and thematic signs, they showcase chronologically the events from the German occupation to the American landing on Omaha Beach.
Where you also l have time to get lunch in one of the traditional restaurant .
the morning of the 6th of June 1944 by Colonel Rudder's Rangers, the site was also one of key features of the German defensive fortifications. The site reminds us of what an artillery battery was like, with its firing command post, casemates and shelters
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
The transportation was excellent and The vehicle was very comfortable. The guide (Fred) was very personable, extremely knowledgeable and made the trip a very memorable one for our family. The driver (Kahlid) and the guide (Fred) were very flexible during our trip, making it a very enjoyable day. We had a large group and Fred called ahead to make reservations for lunch at a restaurant. Everything was just wonderful with our trip. Thank you so much.
Thank you, David, for your review. We always strive to make your experience unforgettable!
