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Normandy D-Day Beaches & American Cemetery Trip with Optional Lunch from Paris

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Normandy D-Day Beaches & American Cemetery Trip with Optional Lunch from Paris
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Overview

Visit the D-Day beaches during this full-day trip from Paris to Normandy. Stop at Omaha Beach to learn stories and historical facts about WWII; stop at the Juno Beach Center; pause at the American Cemetery; and stop by the Caen Memorial Museum for a scenic lunch. Gain fascinating insights from your guide into the sacrifices of Allied soldiers and the French citizens they liberated. Upgrade to a small-group tour when booking for a more personal experience.
  • Discover Normandy's D-Day sites from Paris in just one day
  • Explore Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and Arromanches' artificial harbor
  • Delve into the WWII history of the area with your informative guide
  • Round-trip transportation included; upgrade to include lunch

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Travelers can choose to include hotel transfers and/or lunch for a complete hassle-free experience.
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3-course Lunch with wine, apple cider and coffee ( when standard option selected)
Round-trip transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach from Paris
Service of a Normandy D-Day expert licensed guide
Departure from Paris Central Agency ( if Standard option selected)
Tour departing from your hotel in Paris( if Pick up option selected)
Visit of the American Cemetery.
Photo-stop at Arromanches or at Juno Beach.
Photo-stop at Omaha Beach.
Free time for lunch( at your own expenses) ( when option no lunch selected)
Visit of the German battery at Longues-sur-Mer ( From December 12th 2019,selected Pick up option)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off (unless option selected)

Departure Point

1: 2 Rue des Pyramides, 75001 Paris, France
2: Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel, 18 Avenue De Suffren, 22 Rue Jean Rey Entrée Au, 75015 Paris, France

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
Start your Normandy day trip from central Paris or upgrade to include hotel pickup. Then, enjoy a scenic drive through the French countryside toward the northwest coast and discover WWII history and the site of the D-Day landings.

The first stop is the award-winning Caen Memorial, where you discover fascinating facts about the local area’s role in WWII. Enjoy lunch here (if option selected), before heading to pay your respects to fallen soldiers as you wander through the American Cemetery and memorial.

Then, take a stroll along Omaha Beach, one of the sites of the D-Day landings, and spend some free time to reflect, admire the ocean views, and visit the renowned visitor center here.

Continue your journey and stop at either Juno Beach, where you visit the Canadian Memorial, or Arromanches, to see the remains of the artificial harbor built by allied forces.

Finally, travel back to Paris where your tour concludes at the original departure point.
Itinerary
Pass By:  
Place des Pyramides
We make it so easy for you to get to Normandy and all the highlights. Choose from large- or small-group options depending on your budget and how you want to experience this outstanding day. 
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Pass By:  
Office de Tourisme des Portes de l'Eure
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
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Pass By:  
Office de Tourisme de Caen
Appreciate views of the changing French countryside, and stop at the award-winning Caen Memorial for a fascinating journey through WW2 and the D-Day landings.
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Stop At:  
Memorial de Caen
you will start the tour by visiting the Caen Memorial Museum, recounting the history of World War II and the D-Day Landing. Then Lunch will be served at the Memorial of Caen with a 3-course menu with wine, apple cider and coffee.For those with free lunch, The guide will suggest places to grab a snack.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Omaha Beach
Short photo-stop at Omaha Beach, where the Allied took advantage of the Germans
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
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.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
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Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema
You will complete your day either with a stop at the old artificial port in Arromanches, used to supply the landed troops
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Stop At:  
Juno Beach
Or a stop at the Juno Beach Center, witness of the Canadian soldiers' struggle to end the Nazi tyranny.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
8th Arrondissement
Time to return back to Paris!
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Pass By:  
Louvre Museum
You will be dropped at the departure point in central Paris bearby the Louvre. Unless you have opted for minibus tour or pivk up and drop option, a driver will take you back to your hotel in Paris
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • The coach journey from Paris to Normandy takes approximately 3 - 4 hours and you will spend 4 hours in Normandy itself
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Possibility to buy souvenirs at the Caen Memorial Museum's Boutique.
  • Toilets are available at the Caen Memorial Museum, American Cementery, Juno Beach Center, at the comfort stop and possibly inside the bus
  • 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 advise at the time of the booking of any allergies or dietary restrictions
  • Template Menu : Selection of country style starters: Vegetable platted with grated carrots, tomato salad, beetroot salad, taboulleh and salad Main course: Chicken fillet with cider sauce, potato gratin, green beans Cheese buffet Dessert: Normandy style selection of desserts: apple tart, teurgoule (cinnamon rice pudding), baked apple Drinks: Bordeaux wine, farmhouse cider and mineral water (1 bottle for 4 people) +Coffee * Vegetarian dish on request on the spot
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Paris CityVision

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • 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.

Learn more about cancellations.

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Normandy D-Day Beaches & American Cemetery Trip with Optional Lunch from Paris?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Normandy D-Day Beaches & American Cemetery Trip with Optional Lunch from Paris.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Normandy D-Day Beaches & American Cemetery Trip with Optional Lunch from Paris?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Normandy D-Day Beaches & American Cemetery Trip with Optional Lunch from Paris.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Normandy D-Day Beaches & American Cemetery Trip with Optional Lunch from Paris?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Normandy D-Day Beaches & American Cemetery Trip with Optional Lunch from Paris.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Normandy D-Day Beaches & American Cemetery Trip with Optional Lunch from Paris?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Normandy D-Day Beaches & American Cemetery Trip with Optional Lunch from Paris.
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How can I let you know where to pick me up?
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We offer pick ups from most hotels within Paris (ZIP code has to start with 75). Pick up must be arranged 48 hours prior to departure, after this timedeparture will be set from our agency at 2 rue des Pyramides, 75001 PARIS - Metro Pyramides or Tuilerie. You can let us know where you are staying in the 'Special Requirements' box in the Traveler Details section during checkout. Or you can let us know after booking by visiting 'Manage my Booking' and emailing us there.
Jul 2019

Traveler Tips

  • "This is a good trip if you have little time." See review
  • "It is a long tour - 14 hours, but worth it to me." See review

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Normandy excursion
Gary_B
, Mar 2020
We signed up and paid for an 8 person tour. We were on a bus with 29 people, the bathroom was out of order and our prearranged ride back to hotel never showed up so we had to pay for a taxi. Our tour guide and destinations were great.
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Highlight of my trip to France
Greg_B
, Mar 2020
If you enjoy learning about World War II, then this is the tour for you. This tour was easily the highlight of my trip to France. Our tour guide was funny, and extremely knowledgeable. She had something interesting to say at all times. Lunch was great, and the bus was super comfortable. I would 100% recommend taking this tour.
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Great tour!
Kalon_E
, Mar 2020
This was an awesome tour! Very well organized and was able to see all of the sites I wanted. Definitely worth the money! We opted for the lunch option; if I did this tour again, I would consider bringing my own lunch or purchasing a quick one in the museum cafe to have more time to tour the museum. However, this is probably a personal preference-the lunch was great, and they accommodated my vegetarian diet. Awesome experience overall!
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Normandy
Frank_S
, Mar 2020
Leila (?) was an excellent tour guide and also was very conscientious about our transportation following the tour. Very personable. Highly recommend her. The communication from your company regarding the pre tour pickup from our hotel (cab from Le Meridien) was non existent. We had to initiate everything to guarantee that we would be there on time. A simple email with the details would have sufficed.
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Very comprehensive tour-loved the museum
JulieK
, Feb 2020
The guide was wonderful, very informative, knew a lot about the sites and had immense amounts of energy. My favorite part was the museum, the first stop, because it was comprehensive about WW2-you could either just visit the DDay part, the whole thing, or pick what you wanted to see. The museum is well laid out and the movie on the days after DDay was a highlight because we always have the perception after DDay Normandy was liberated. The movie explained in detail why that's a fallacy. The 4, rather than 5, stars is because the tour is just way too long-6 hours there and back and so many stops. We were all exhausted and starving, and the bus stopped at a bus stop with hideous packaged sandwiches and no place to eat them. I'm guessing the stop is because the driver must have a break, not a break really for the passengers and we were all pretty surly at 9 pm after a 14 hour trip. I get you want to give value for the price but there were too many stops. I would have been better to skip a stop and offer a light dinner at the passengers cost.
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Great tour, be prepared LONG day!
Leslie_B
, Feb 2020
So very very long day and exhausting but very moving day. Amazing to see all the beaches and the bunkers. Lunch was no great at all. They piled us in a couple of table with hardly any room to move. Bus very comfortable and had a bathroom in it!! Tour guide was good and very knowledgeable!!
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One day
Michele_M
, Feb 2020
Great way to visit Normandy beaches in just one day! Our guide was very knowledgeable. The museum provided a wealth of information.
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Getting to see the actual D-Day Beaches.
rodericksaylor
, Feb 2020
Our guide was friendly and added good background/historical commentary along our trip. The bus was clean and comfortable. The WiFi on the bus worked great closer to Paris but slowed some in the more rural areas of France, probably to be expected.
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Wonderful Trip to Normandy
gsteinbe
, Feb 2020
This was a tremendous day trip from Paris and full of sites to see. Our tour guide, Vincent, was very attentive and full of knowledge and he kept the discussions going. We had a wonderful lunch at an old farmhouse from the 15th century- great atmosphere and wonderful food.
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Normandy beach tours
Jsflores
, Feb 2020
Experience started well with a stop at Caen museum and a good hot lunch. Wish we had more time at this museum. Next stop Pointe du Hoc. Beautiful view but we were there with an expected storm which never happened other than strong winds. American Cemetery closed they say due to safety. Just drove by and went to British Cemetery for photos. The rest of our tour was only photo stops for 20-40 minutes. Not the tour we expected. The closure of the American Cemetery would have been the highlight for us which was the reason we chose this tour. Understandable the weather is not the fault of the tour operators but please have a back up plan other than photo stops. We were suppose to have access to at least two museums so there should be a back up museums just encase. We were very disappointed to miss the American Cemetery, something I have wanted to see for years and by no means can we plane the tour operators for the weather but please for the amount of money I paid for this tour, photo stops are not a tour.
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