Normandy D-Day Beaches and American Cemetery Day Trip from Paris | La Vacanza Travel

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

Duration: 13 hours
Destination: France, Île-de-France, Paris
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  • 13 hours
  • Paris
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

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
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Pass By: Normandy, Normandy

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.

Stop At: Omaha Beach, Avenue de la Liberation, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer France

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer, 14710 Colleville-sur-Mer France

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Les Falaises d'Arromanches, Baie d'Arromanches, Arromanches-les-Bains France

Free time for lunch at Arromanches

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema, Chemin du Calvaire, 14117 Arromanches-les-Bains France

You will complete your day either with a stop at the old artificial port in
Arromanches, used to supply the landed troops. Visit the 360 Museum of the landing, admission included.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Juno Beach, Saint-Aubin-Sur-Mer France

Stop at the Juno Beach Center, witness of the Canadian soldiers' struggle to end the Nazi tyranny.

Time to return back to Paris!
You will be dropped at the departure point by 8:00PM.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • Round-trip transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach from Paris
  • Service of a Normandy D-Day expert licensed guide
  • Visit of the American Cemetery.
  • Stop at Arromanches with free time for lunch
  • Photo-stop at Omaha Beach.
  • Visit the 360 Musemum in Arromanches
  • Entry/Admission - Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
  • Entry/Admission - Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • The coach journey from Paris to Normandy takes approximately 3 - 4 hours and you will spend 5 hours in Normandy itself
  • Possibility to buy souvenirs at Arromanches
  • Toilets are available at the American Cementery, 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
  • Please note that during the Olympic Games, from July 19th to September 8th 2024, your tour will depart from 26 boulevard Auguste Blanqui 75013 PARIS
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

1: 22 Rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris, France
2: 26 Bd Auguste Blanqui, 75013 Paris, France


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

13 hours


User's Reviews

Carrie_B

16 Apr, 2024

Fabulous tour, the tour guide was fantastic! We highly recommend him he is very knowledgeable and friendly person. His English is perfect too!

Thomas_O

14 Apr, 2024

Our guide Steve was terrific. He was so knowledgeable and accommodating. The sites were amazing and we learned a lot. Bus was very comfortable.

Rachel_P

13 Apr, 2024

I was able to have a private ceremony at my great uncles grave site. I remember my grandma talking about her brother buried at the American Cemetery in Normandy. I never imagined I’d get here. It was simply beautiful and so impactful. Our guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. We stopped at several places and I loved the time spent in Arromanches. Highly recommend.

Kathryn_M

13 Apr, 2024

Great tour for individuals interested in World War 2 history. The coach was great, tour guide great, and did a lot in the amount of time of trip given the distance had to travel to get to Normandy.

Connie_M

11 Apr, 2024

The trip is good, but roughly 50% of the time is spent traveling because Normandy is far from Paris city centre. This means each of the 4-5 stops ranged from 30 mins to an hour for each stop. The format of the tour is that the guide tells you about site first. When you arrive at the site, it's up to you to explore and walk around (like a choose your own adventure). Some sites are more interesting than others, but overall it was a good trip that provides some highlights of Normandy and D-Day.

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