Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Small-group trip from Paris
At a glance
Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Small-group trip from Paris is a 13h 30m small-group experience in Paris, France, operated by Clewel Travel. Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 48 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $320.68 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Visit of American Cemetery and Omaha Beach Memorial, Professional Driver, Live-guided from 4 participants, Tickets to the Caen memorial with Audio-guide.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 7 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 8 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 13h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 7 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Small group trip for 4 to 7 people to Normandy D-Day Top 5 sites by Mercedes. Tiered pricing. Live-guided.
Pick up option from Your hotel.
Best anti-war Caen Memorial and Museum, 360 Circular Cinema with very impressive documentary, Arromanches-les-Bains Viewpoint over artificial D-Day harbour, Omaha Beaches with Signal Monument, Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer with very nice Museum, Overlord Museum with big collections of WW2 artifacts.
Private D-day trips customised and Live guided are available as well.
15 other day trips from Paris in Small-groups and as Private Experiences offered by Clewel Travel.
What's included
What's included
- Visit of American Cemetery and Omaha Beach Memorial
- Professional Driver, Live-guided from 4 participants
- Tickets to the Caen memorial with Audio-guide
- Visit of 360 Circular Cinema in Arromanches-les-Bains
- Overlord Museum visit
- Mercedes E220 business class car or Mercedes Minivan
- All Fees and Taxes, Bottled Water
Not included
- Gratuities and Souvenirs
- Meals and Drinks
Itinerary
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Stop 1
07:30 Departure from Paris. It takes about 3 hours (240 km) to reach the Memorial of Caen. One stop at the rest area will be made.
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Stop 2 · 1h 30m
10:30 - 12:00 Caen Memorial and Museum visit. Caen Museum, located in the British Sword Beach sector, is the best World War II museum in France. You will get an overview of the Battle of Normandy as well the sense of the personal lives of the people who took part in it. An excellent 19-minute film documents this battle with original historic footage.
12:00 Departure to Arromanches-les-Bains. It takes about 0,5 hour (30 km) on the national roads crossing beautiful countryside and small villages. -
Stop 3 · 1h
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch break and visit of Arromanches-les-Bains town. Arromanches is a small seaside town famous for its former artificial Mulberry Harbour. Located in the center of the British Gold Beach landing zone it played an invaluable role in the D-Day landings. The Allies built here an artificial temporary harbour for unloading of vehicles, materials, and people. Mulberry Harbour had, by June 12, 1944, helped bring 300,000 men, 54,000 vehicles, and 104,000 tons of supplies to Europe.
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Stop 4 · 1h
13:30 - 14:30 "360* Circular Cinema" visit. It is located on the top of the hill with the best Viewpoint over the bay of the former artificial harbour. You will watch a very impressive documentary bout 100 days of the Battle of Normandy learning in details Operation Overlord.
14:30 Departure to the Normandy American Cemetery & Visitor Center. It is just half an hour drive (20 km). -
Stop 5 · 1h 10m
15:00 - 16:10 Arrival and Visit of the Normandy American Cemetery & Visitor Center, located in Colleville-sur-Mer and overlooking Omaha Beach. It contains 9,387 U.S. soldiers, most of whom were killed during the Normandy Landings and the Wall of the Missing with the names of 1,557 soldiers missing in action. The cliffs leading down to the beaches contain the remnants of the German defences, including concrete casemates with memorials to the soldiers. At Normandy American Cemetery you’ll see as well the semicircular memorial colonnade with the sculpture “Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves” and large maps of military operations; and the most beautiful, idyllic spot on Planet Earth. At the Visitors Center You will find a very nice small Museum with a lot of informations about Battle of Normandy.
16:10 Departure to close the located Overlord Museum. -
Stop 6 · 30m
16:15 - 16:45 Overlord Museum visit. Located just few hundred meters from the Normandy American Cemetery this museum contains many WW2 artefacts and installations like tanks, weapons, guns, many military vehicles, V-1 missile, personal belongings and more. It gives You a personal feeling about D-Day.16:45 Departure to Omaha Beaches. It takes just 5 to 10 minutes (5 km).
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Stop 7 · 30m
16:50 - 17:20 Arrival at Omaha Beaches. Learn about the huge sacrifice made by the 34 000 men who landed here on D-Day. Omaha Beach is the most popular travellers destination of the D-Day Beaches.
17:20 Departure to Paris. It takes 3,5 hours (290 km). One stop will be made at the rest area. -
Stop 8
21:00 Arrival in Paris depending on traffic situation and Your hotel location. Drop off at Opera Garnier or at Your hotel if option booked.
Meeting point
Main Meeting Point for all our Experiences in Paris is Opera Garnier Steps
Pick-up if option booked is always at the Reception desk of Your Hotel.
Good to know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Small-group trip from Paris take?
The experience lasts about 13h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $320.68 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Visit of American Cemetery and Omaha Beach Memorial; Professional Driver, Live-guided from 4 participants; Tickets to the Caen memorial with Audio-guide; Visit of 360 Circular Cinema in Arromanches-les-Bains; Overlord Museum visit; Mercedes E220 business class car or Mercedes Minivan.
Where does it start?
Main Meeting Point for all our Experiences in Paris is Opera Garnier Steps Pick-up if option booked is always at the Reception desk of Your Hotel.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 48 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Paris.
