Normandy D-Day Tour From Paris
Overview
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13 hours
Mobile ticket
Take a one day trip from Paris to see the American sector of the Normandy landing beaches. Leave Paris in the morning via rail. Your guide will meet you personally at the train station in the historic town of Bayeux.
Essential historical background is covered throughout the day, starting with Saint Mere Eglise Church and Utah Beach. Time for lunch is set aside along the coast, with ample choice of cuisine (not included).
The afternoon continues your excursion via minivan to see Arromanches Harbor, the Pointe du Hoc, and the American Military Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer and the visitor center at Omaha Beach.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Names and additional information of all participants for rail booking (to be collected after booking confirmation)
Rail tickets delivered via email
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Rail to and from Paris to Bayeux, Normandy
Pick-up and drop-off in Bayeux
Local transfers to and from your hotel/apartment in Paris
Gratuities
Lunch
What To Expect
D-Day Beaches (Plages du Debarquement de la Bataille de Normandie)
There is a substantial walk and historical talk at each spot along the coast, including a respectful visit of the American Cemetery and visitor center.
Sainte-Mere-Eglise
14,000 parachutists were dropped before dawn on the Cherbourg peninsula. One unit accidentally landed in the village square of Sainte-Mère-Église, with one airman famously left dangling from the church steeple. The story of his survival, plus the liberation of the town, starts the touring day.
Options
Tour with 1st Class Rail
Day trip via rail from Paris to Normandy to see the American sector of the D-Day landing beaches. 1st class rail included.
Tour with 2nd Class Rail
Day trip via rail from Paris to Normandy to see the American sector of the D-Day landing beaches. 2nd class rail included.
Reviews
97 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Normandy Day tour
Sarah F,
Jun 30, 2024
- Viator
5.00Julie was an amazing guide. Filled with facts and locations. Answered all our questions and ensured we were able to see all the key lovations
Lucas and the D-Day Experience
kathy s,
May 8, 2024
- Viator
5.00Lucas was an amazing guide. His ability to give the day a personal touch on both his side and ours was so important. His passion for the information and events portrayed in the tour was quite evident. Very professional, knowledgeable and friendly! A thoroughly experience of a lifetime! Thank you Lucas - you were amazing! Kathy and Barry
Don't miss this tour!
Steve E,
May 8, 2024
- Viator
5.00Our guide, Julie was wonderful! She spoke excellent English so we had no trouble understanding her. She has a fun and energetic personality. She really knows her stuff! My husband is a WWII buff but he learned a lot that isn't well known in the U.S. Our tour capped off with the flag ceremony at the American Cemetery where they played taps. That was very moving! Anyone who takes this tour will not be disappointed.
Amazing experience!
Kathleen C,
Mar 28, 2024
- Viator
5.00I highly recommend this tour. I was concerned about not having enough time at certain spots but the time spent was just enough. I loved being able to see a lot of places. Pointe du hoc was very memorable as well and amazing to see the scars still on the land and everything left as it was. Our tour guide was Alex and he was great! Very friendly and knowledgeable. I learned so much with him! He also got us to the American Cemetery in time for taps and the lowering of the flag. It was extremely moving and an experience I’ll never forget. Getting on the train was very easy and Alex was ready and waiting for us at the station. Everything went smoothly! An incredible day and experience!
Despite terrible weather,...
Susan H,
Mar 27, 2024
- Viator
3.00Despite terrible weather, the sights we saw were beautiful and moving. James, our tour guide, was considerate, patient and a good driver. For the price, I expected a much more informative tour experience. Other tour guides stayed with their groups and explained the monuments in detail, this tour provided 10 minutes or so of information and then let you explore on your own. We were often asked if we had questions but when you are on a tour to learn about history you may not know what your questions are if you aren’t provided enough information/discussion. There is a lot of time in the van between sites and the van was clean and new, with good umbrellas available. However, again, very little information provided while driving between locations. The place that the tour chose for lunch was extremely touristy (located at one of the stops) and the food was pretty terrible. If I were to do it again, I would look for a tour that provided more information, a less touristy lunch spot, and was more engaging.
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