Paris Day Trip to the D-Day Normandy Beaches
Duration: 13 hours
Overview
The defining monuments of D-Day in one seamless day trip from Paris.
Included
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation in a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle
- Private guided tour of the D-Day beaches
- Private tour guide
- Private driver
- Lunch at a handpicked Normandy restaurant
- Entrance fees to the Utah Beach Landing Museum
Important information
Is lunch included?
Yes, lunch is included with this experience, and the brasserie has many vegetarian options. If you have any dietary requirements, please contact us in advance and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
How much walking is there?
Transportation is by vehicle, but we’ll have up to 2 miles (just over 3 kilometers) of leisurely walking throughout the day.
Is this tour good for kids?
Yes, this tour is family-friendly, and guides can tailor the tour for your group to make sure kids are included. Because we travel by car, every person needs a seat, including infants. If you need an infant car seat for your child, just let us know in advance.
What are the hotel pickup areas?
Pickup and drop-off to Paris hotels located within the Boulevard Périphérique are included. If you’re staying in a hotel outside of this area, please contact us after booking and we can advise on pickup. There may be an additional charge.
Are there breaks?
Yes, we’ll stop halfway on the drive there and back for a restroom break and stretch. There’s also a lunch stop at Le Roosevelt, a restaurant near Utah Beach.
Can we attend a wreath-laying ceremony?
Wreath-laying ceremonies happen on select days at the American Cemetery. We can coordinate one during your visit if you request it before booking. This includes the opportunity for the guest to join in the ceremony by laying the wreath.
What if it rains?
This experience runs rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.
Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
Unfortunately, this tour isn’t accessible for wheelchairs due to the beach terrain.
What is the cancellation policy?
We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 48 hours before your tour start time.
Highlights
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Visiting the Normandy D-Day beaches is a profound experience, but the logistics of the journey from Paris can easily overshadow the history. This curated day trip removes the stress of travel. With a dedicated driver navigating the route in a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle, your expert guide can focus entirely on you.
As you travel to the coast, your guide sets the stage, sharing the events, decisions, and individuals who shaped this pivotal moment in history.
At Utah Beach, explore the Landing Museum built inside a preserved German bunker, and see the Higgins Boat Monument and the Utah Beach Memorial. At Omaha Beach, take your time to honor the fallen at the Normandy American Cemetery and tour the permanent exhibition inside the visitor center.
The day is designed for reflection, completely unhurried. We pause for lunch at Le Roosevelt — a historic wartime site reborn as a brasserie serving crowd-pleasing fare alongside French classics such as boeuf bourguignon, best paired with a glass of Normandy cidre.
While your guide provides rich insights for each monument and memorial, you’ll have plenty of space to explore at your own pace before a comfortable ride back to Paris, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel.