Explore Normandy’s iconic D-Day sites on a private guided trip from Paris. Discover history, museums, and breathtaking views in a customizable 14-hour journey.
Explore Normandy’s iconic D-Day sites on a private guided trip from Paris. Discover history, museums, and breathtaking views in a customizable 14-hour journey.
- Paris - 07:30 Departure from your hotel in Paris heading to Caen in a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes. The journey to the Memorial of Caen is approximately 3 hours (240 km), with a rest stop along the way. This tour is live-guided for groups of 4 or more.
- Memorial de Caen - 10:30 - 12:15 Visit the Caen Memorial and Museum, located in…
- Paris - 07:30 Departure from your hotel in Paris heading to Caen in a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes. The journey to the Memorial of Caen is approximately 3 hours (240 km), with a rest stop along the way. This tour is live-guided for groups of 4 or more.
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Memorial de Caen - 10:30 - 12:15 Visit the Caen Memorial and Museum, located in the British Sword Beach sector. It is renowned as the finest World War II museum in France, offering insights into the Battle of Normandy and the personal stories of those involved. A 19-minute film with original footage provides an excellent overview of the battle.
12:15 Depart for Pegasus Bridge Memorial, a short 15-minute (14 km) drive. -
Pegasus Memorial - 12:30 - 13:15 Explore the Pegasus Bridge Memorial.
13:15 Depart for Arromanches-les-Bains, a 45-minute (40 km) drive. -
Arromanches-les-Bains - 14:00 - 15:00 Enjoy a lunch break and explore the town of Arromanches-les-Bains. This charming seaside town is known for its historic artificial Mulberry Harbour, crucial during the D-Day landings. By June 12, 1944, the harbour facilitated the arrival of 300,000 men, 54,000 vehicles, and 104,000 tons of supplies.
15:00 Depart for the German Gun Battery in Longues-sur-Mer, a 15-minute (12 km) drive. -
Longues-sur-Mer - 15:15 - 15:35 Visit the German Gun Battery in Longues-sur-Mer.
Depart for the Normandy American Cemetery, a 25-minute (15 km) drive. -
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer - 16:00 - 17:10 Arrive and visit the Normandy American Cemetery & Visitor Center in Colleville-sur-Mer, overlooking Omaha Beach. It is the resting place of 9,387 U.S. soldiers, most of whom perished during the Normandy Landings, and features the Wall of the Missing with 1,557 names. The cliffs contain remnants of German defenses, including concrete casemates with memorials. The cemetery also features the “Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves” sculpture and detailed military operation maps. The Visitors Center houses a small museum with extensive information on the Battle of Normandy.
17:10 Depart for the nearby Overlord Museum. -
Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach - 17:20 - 17:50 Visit the Overlord Museum, close to the cemetery. It showcases numerous WWII artifacts, including tanks, weapons, military vehicles, a V-1 missile, and personal items, offering a personal perspective on D-Day.
17:50 Depart for Omaha Beaches, a brief 5 to 10-minute (5 km) drive. -
Omaha Beach - 18:00 - 18:20 Arrive at Omaha Beaches to learn about the significant sacrifices made by the 34,000 men who landed here on D-Day. Omaha Beach is the most visited D-Day beach.
18:20 Depart for Paris, a journey of about 3 hours, with a rest stop. - Paris - 21:30 Arrive back in Paris, with drop-off at your hotel, depending on traffic and hotel location.
- Arromanches-les-Bains, Viewpoint Arromanches, German Gun Battery
- Mercedes E220 or Mercedes Minivan depending on the travellers number
- Pegasus Bridge Memorial, Overlord Museum
- All fees and/or taxes
- Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer
- Caen Memorial and Museum, Omaha Beach and Singal Monument
- Arromanches-les-Bains, Viewpoint Arromanches, German Gun Battery
- Mercedes E220 or Mercedes Minivan depending on the travellers number
- Pegasus Bridge Memorial, Overlord Museum
- All fees and/or taxes
- Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer
- Caen Memorial and Museum, Omaha Beach and Singal Monument
- Meals and Drinks
- Souvenirs and Gratuites.
- Meals and Drinks
- Souvenirs and Gratuites.
Private Day Trip to 7 Iconic D-Day Sites in Normandy. Tiered pricing available. Hotel pick-up included. Live guided tour.
Discover: The renowned anti-war Caen Memorial and Museum, Pegasus Bridge Memorial, Arromanches-les-Bains Viewpoint overlooking the artificial D-Day harbor, Omaha Beach with Signal Monument, Normandy American Cemetery in…
Private Day Trip to 7 Iconic D-Day Sites in Normandy. Tiered pricing available. Hotel pick-up included. Live guided tour.
Discover: The renowned anti-war Caen Memorial and Museum, Pegasus Bridge Memorial, Arromanches-les-Bains Viewpoint overlooking the artificial D-Day harbor, Omaha Beach with Signal Monument, Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer featuring an impressive museum, German Gun Battery, and the Overlord Museum with an extensive collection of WWII artifacts. The tour lasts 14 hours (longer than usual).
This experience is customizable. Clewel Travel also offers 15 other day trips from Paris in small groups and as private experiences.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.