Normandy 2Days Trip Landing Beaches and Mont St Michel from Paris
Overview
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2 days
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Spend two days exploring France’s Normandy and Brittany regions on this tour from Paris with an overnight stay in Caen.
Visit the beautiful historic cities of Rouen and Honfleur, and tour World War II sites including the infamous Normandy D-Day landing beaches and the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial.
The next day, venture to the beautiful walled port city of Saint-Malo, followed by a tour of Mont St-Michel, one of France’s most iconic attractions. Overnight accommodation, dinner & breakfast, entrance fees and transport are included.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour is not recommended for passengers with walking difficulties, as the climb to the Abbey at Mont St-Michel has many steps
There will be a short stop on the way back to Paris. Please note that there are no toilet facilities available on the coach.
There is a maximum of two people per room. For any booking requiring a single room (as triple rooms are not available you will be asked to pay extra fee (36€) before the departure.
Please bring a maximum of one piece of luggage per person.
Infants under the age of 3 must share a bed with their parents if no baby cots are available at the hotel.
If you require twin beds, please contact the team in advance so we can ensure this arrangement.
Separate bookings should be made for each room required.
What To Expect
Paris -Rouen — Honfleur — D-Day Beaches — Caen
Accommodations
Overnight at the Accommodation 4* hotel.
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Board the luxury coach in central Paris and leave the hustle bustle behind as you travel through the Normandy countryside.
Rouen Tourisme
Your first stop is Rouen, the capital of the region. This historic city was once one of the largest and most prosperous cities of medieval Europe, and a capital of the Anglo-Norman dynasties.
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen
Hop out for a walking tour of Rouen’s top sights, including impressive Rouen Cathedral and the site where Joan of Arc was executed in 1431.
Le Vieux Bassin
Continue your tour to Honfleur, known for its picturesque old harbor captured countless times by the famous Impressionist painters, including Claude Monet.
Office de Tourisme de Honfleur
Tour the charming old town and have free time for lunch (own expense).
Omaha Beach
In the afternoon, head to the beaches of Normandy, where the D-Day landings occurred during World War II. Hear stories about the Allied invasions of German-occupied France as you visit Omaha Beach, one of the most difficult landing sites. Visit the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, overlooking the sea, where you can pay your respects to the fallen soldiers of WWII
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
Visit the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, overlooking the sea, where you can pay your respects to the fallen soldiers of WWII
Musee Du Debarquement
Make a short stop in the coastal city of Arromanches, another D-Day site
Office De Tourisme De Caen
Before continuing to the city of Caen for a group dinner.
Caen — Saint-Malo — Mont St-Michel — Paris
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Statue de Rouen
Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel before embarking on the second day of your tour.
Les Remparts de Saint-Malo
Venture to the heart of Brittany to your first stop, the walled port city of Saint-Malo
Saint-Vincent Cathedral of Saint-Malo
Take a guided walking tour along the ocean-front ramparts, and visit Saint-Malo Cathedral. Enjoy free time for lunch (own expense).
Baie du Mont St Michel
Your 2-day tour culminates with a visit to one of France’s most iconic attractions, Mont St-Michel, a historic abbey situated amidst a vast bay.
Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel
Walk up the hilly village for a guided walking tour of the fascinating 8th-century Benedictine abbey, founded as a monastery by Archangel St Michael. Your Abbey entrance ticket is included, allowing you to explore this iconic monument at your own pace.
Fortifications du Mont-Saint-Michel
Learn about its history, architecture and many uses over the years, including a prison, a castle, a strategic fortification and a major cultural and pilgrimage center during the Middle Ages. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. At the top of the hill, enjoy views over the bay, and don’t miss the amazing spectacle of the tide coming in and surrounding the entire island! Follow your tour with free time to explore and shop around the village.
Paris
Back to Paris in the evening.
Options
Guided in English with Pick Up
Pickup included
Guided in Spanish with Pick Up
Pickup included
Guided Tour in English
Guided tour in Spanish
What‘s Included
Entrance fees for all monuments and museums included
Professional guide and luxury, air-conditioned coach transport
Two full days of guided discovery in one of the region’s most beautiful areas
Hotel pick-up available (if option selected; drop-off not included)
Dinner
Breakfast
4-star hotel accommodation (double room with private bathroom), including porterage service
Hotel Drop-off
2 Lunches
Wi-Fi is not available on the coach.
Restroom facilities are not available on the coach.
Guided visit of the Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Reviews
229 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not to miss Highlights of Normandy and Brittany!!
Alan P,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This itinerary covers it all. Our guide Marie was very knowledgeable and presented a lot of material in an orderly and enjoyable manner. Although there is a lot of road time Marie helped it go by quickly.
2-day version is wonderful
Patrick G,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a really great trip. If you get Florence as your guide, count yourself lucky. She is great. Very knowledgable, very droll sense of humor. Had originally considered doing the single day to Normandy and back version of this trip but glad we didn't. That seems like it would be trying to cram too much in and also you'd miss most of the other things included in the 2 day. Hotel was great, too.
Great experience combining convenient travel, wonderful sight-seeing and moving history
PippaPJC,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I really enjoyed the trip - our guide Marie was knowledgeable, humorous and friendly, and she made a big effort to include both the English and Spanish speakers with equal time. With a smallish group of only 15 it was easy to manage the timing of a very tight itinerary - so we didn't lose anytime waiting for latecomers or trying to keep everyone herded together. The sight-seeing elements were incredible - from picturesque St Malo to stunning St Michel, the quaint port of Honfleur and the jaw-dropping history of Rouen. I really enjoyed Marie's insight into their historical contexts as well. Some members of our group didn't stay with her and drifted off to do their own thing (dining and shopping) - each to their own, but I feel they really missed out on a deeper layer of understanding of the locations we visited. So my recommendation would be to stick with the guide rather than taking extra free time on your own. The experience of the Omaha Beach memorial and American cemetery was incredibly moving and sobering - I will never forget it. But a note that if you are wanting lots of in-depth info on WW2 history and details on D-Day, then I would suggest rather do it on your own (self-drive) or choosing a solely war-focused tour, as the packed itinerary did not allow for enough time to visit the museums at the American cemetery and Avromanche, which would have been nice. But if you want a broad overview, an opportunity to pay respects and the moving experience of the cemetery and beach itself, you will be fine. If you are looking to experience the beauty of the Normandy countryside and coastline, some sight-seeing and a bit of history, this tour is a great way to do it, without the hassle of sorting out your own transport. I found the bus comfortable and the drive easy, the overnight stay was in a decent hotel with a pleasant dinner and breakfast, and the communication around the logistics was good. My only criticism was that the additional payment of a single supplement was not well disclosed - it was hidden quite far down a list of "additional info" when it should have been mentioned upfront upon booking, to give a true reflection of the price.
We were disappointed with...
Carolyn P,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00We were disappointed with the overall trip. The mini bus was incredibly small and uncomfortable. We found the guide very difficult to understand and they followed no script- it was very disjointed. One person in the group had fallen behind and the guide did not do a head count and almost left that person behind. At the meeting point it was disorganized- difficult which tour was which. Then, guide did not have enough headsets and eventually the microphone battery died. Hotel was nice - meals were good. The tour stops were good but did not always match the itinerary
Beaches of Normandy
sandramT5537CF,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour guide always responded to our needs and queries with kindness. We value your professionalism.
Normandy and Mont St Michel - April 2026
oliviasivey,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Leila is an excellent guide! Incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, helpful…. Everything you could want in a tour guide. The itinerary was a little packed - if we went again, we would plan more rest ahead of the trip to prepare for the schedule. But everything was well organized and interesting. We’re so glad we booked this tour!
Great trip for history lovers!
amycH7450NX,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I were on the two-day trip to the D-Day sites and Mont Saint-Michel (April 9-10) — and it was wonderful! Our guide, Leila, was knowledgeable and professional. She knew her history, and it was impressive to hear her explain everything in English and Spanish, and even visit with some of the guests in Italian. (She helped me improve my French, too!) She also had great recommendations for lunch stops and took time to chat personally with all of the guests. We knew there wouldn’t be a lot of time at a couple of the stops, but some of the additional sites (Rouen, Honfleur, and Saint-Malo) were lovely! We ate delicious food (galettes) at Les Marmottes in Honfleur, and enjoyed the walk around the walls of Saint-Malo. The American cemetery was very sobering, and even though the visit to Omaha Beach was short, it was long enough to appreciate the courage and sacrifice of the soldiers. The visit to Mont Saint-Michel was incredible. Leila took us up all the stairs and walked us through the main rooms of the abbey. Then, we had some time to explore on our own. We arrived in the early afternoon and left around 4 p.m. (We arrived back in Paris around 9 p.m.) The views, the history, and the beauty of the abbey made it the trip of a lifetime! All in all, I highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves history and wants to see a unique part of France outside of Paris. The countryside is beautiful, and the people are kind. Many thanks again to Leila for her expertise in guiding our trip!
Highly Recommended Guide
luvlijj,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Leila was great- punctual, knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. I'd highly recommend her.
Leila is the best guide! A history expert!
Travelgirl90049,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Leila, was incredible. She knows her history like no one I've ever met. We were a group of 36 and she took excellent care of us. Our driver, Adil, expertly guided us from Paris to the D Day Beaches and the next day to Mont St. Michel. We had plenty of time to stop at different sites, eat and shop. I highly recommend this tour.
Great experience
virgipani83,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous experience. Excellent quality in relation to value. Our guide Leila, a genius. Willing, precise super efficient.
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