Paris - Caen Memorial - 360 Circular Cinema - Normandy American Cemetery - Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach - Pointe du Hoc

Paris - 07:30 AM - Begin your day with a pick-up from your hotel in Paris, departing for Caen in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. The journey is approximately 3 hours (240 km) to the Memorial of Caen, with a rest stop along the way. Enjoy live guided commentary throughout the trip.

Memorial de Caen - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Explore the Caen Memorial and Museum, situated in the British Sword Beach sector. Renowned as one of France’s premier World War II museums, it offers a comprehensive overview of the Battle of Normandy. Gain insights into the personal stories of those involved, highlighted by a 19-minute film featuring original historical footage.

12:00 PM - Head to Arromanches-les-Bains, a 30-minute drive (30 km) through scenic national roads, passing picturesque countryside and quaint villages.

Arromanches-les-Bains - 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Take a lunch break and explore Arromanches-les-Bains. This charming seaside town is famous for its role in World War II, particularly the construction of the Mulberry Harbour. Located in the British Gold Beach landing zone, this artificial harbor was crucial during the D-Day landings, facilitating the unloading of 300,000 men, 54,000 vehicles, and 104,000 tons of supplies by June 12, 1944. Discover the town’s historical significance.

Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Visit the “360° Circular Cinema,” located on a hill offering the best panoramic view of the bay and the former Mulberry Harbour. Experience a powerful documentary about the 100 days of the Battle of Normandy, exploring Operation Overlord and the pivotal events of D-Day.

2:30 PM: Depart for the Normandy American Cemetery & Visitor Center, a short 30-minute drive (20 km) to honor the American soldiers who fought during the Normandy Invasion.

Normandy American Cemetery - 3:00 PM - 4:10 PM: Arrive and visit the Normandy American Cemetery & Visitor Center in Colleville-sur-Mer, offering a stunning view of Omaha Beach. The cemetery holds 9,387 U.S. soldiers, most of whom perished during the Normandy Landings, and the Wall of the Missing, honoring 1,557 soldiers still missing in action. The site includes remnants of German defenses, such as concrete casemates with memorials to the fallen soldiers. At the cemetery, see the semicircular memorial colonnade with the “Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves” sculpture and large maps of military operations. The Visitor Center features an informative museum on the Battle of Normandy.

4:10 PM: Depart for the nearby Overlord Museum.

Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach - 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM: Visit the Overlord Museum, located just a few hundred meters from the Normandy American Cemetery. The museum houses numerous World War II artifacts, including tanks, weapons, guns, military vehicles, a V-1 missile, personal belongings, and more. It offers an immersive experience, providing a deeper personal connection to the events of D-Day.

4:45 PM: Depart for Omaha Beach, a short 5-10 minute drive (5 km).

Omaha Beach - 4:50 PM - 5:20 PM: Arrive at Omaha Beach. Learn about the immense sacrifice made by the 34,000 men who landed here on D-Day. Omaha Beach is the most visited of the D-Day landing beaches and is a poignant symbol of the courage and loss experienced during the battle.

5:20 PM: Depart for Pointe du Hoc, a 15-minute drive (10 km).

Pointe du Hoc - 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Arrive at Pointe du Hoc, a strategic cliff between Utah and Omaha Beach. This location was crucial due to its elevation, allowing it to fire upon both beaches. The site housed a gun battery, fortified with concrete casemates and gun pits, part of Hitler’s Atlantic Wall defenses. During your visit, learn about the bravery of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, who sacrificed greatly to capture this vital position on June 6, 1944. Many original fortifications and bunkers remain open to the public, including the fire control casemate, which features a monument to the 2nd Ranger Battalion.

6:30 PM: Depart for Bayeux, a 30-minute drive (32 km).

Bayeux - 7:00 PM: Arrive in Bayeux. Check-in and overnight stay at a 3 or 4 hotel. Enjoy the evening at leisure.

Utah Beach - Utah Beach Landing Museum - Sainte-Mere-Eglise - Airborne Museum

Bayeux - 8:00 AM: Depart from Bayeux to Church Saint-Come-et-Saint-Damien in Angoville-au-Plain. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes (50 km).

Eglise Saint-Come-et-Saint-Damien d’Angoville-au-Plain - 8:40 AM - 9:00 AM: Make a brief stop at Church Saint-Come-et-Saint-Damien in Angoville-au-Plain. During D-Day, medics Robert Wright and Kenneth Moore from the 101st Airborne set up a field hospital here, providing medical assistance to both Allied and German soldiers, as well as a local child. The pews of the church were used as hospital beds, and remarkably, blood stains from that time remain on the pews. When several German soldiers entered the church, they saw the medics treating wounded from both sides and quietly left, marking the door with a Red Cross symbol. 9:00 AM: Depart for the Utah Beach Landing Museum, a short 10-minute drive (10 km).

Utah Beach - 9:10 AM - 10:00 AM: Arrive at Utah Beach. Enjoy free time to explore and learn about Utah Beach. Located next to Omaha Beach, Utah Beach is the westernmost of the five D-Day beaches. It was stormed by 23,000 American soldiers on June 6, 1944, with the objective of capturing the town of Cherbourg and its strategic deep-water port. Casualties were relatively light, with 197 killed (including 60 missing). The units landing here included the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, 4th Infantry Division, 90th Infantry Division, 4th Cavalry Regiment, and 70th Tank Battalion. Nearby, you’ll find several important monuments and museums commemorating the landings. The expansive and peaceful Utah Beach makes it easy to reflect on the events of World War II as you stroll along the shore.

Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Visit the Utah Beach Landing Museum, located atop a former German bunker. The museum showcases an extensive collection of historical artifacts, military vehicles, and even an original B26 bomber—one of only six remaining in existence. The museum offers a powerful glimpse into the D-Day landings, with exhibits documenting the bravery and sacrifices made by Allied forces.

12:00 PM: Depart for Sainte-Mère-Église town and the Airborne Museum. The journey takes about 20 minutes (13 km).

Sainte-Mere-Eglise - 12:20 PM - 12:50 PM: Make a brief stop in Sainte-Mère-Église in front of the Airborne Museum. Sainte-Mère-Église played a crucial role in World War II as it was one of the first towns liberated during the D-Day landings. Early on June 6, 1944, units from the U.S. 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions parachuted into the town as part of Mission Boston. Hear the story of paratrooper John Steele of the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), who became famous for hanging from the church steeple during the battle—a moment immortalized in the film The Longest Day (1961), starring John Wayne and Sean Connery. A mannequin still hangs from the steeple in tribute to Steele. Nearby, the Borne 00 marks the spot where General Theodore Roosevelt Jr. landed and led the assault.

Sainte-Mere-Eglise - 12:50 PM - 1:50 PM: Enjoy a lunch break in Sainte-Mère-Église, in front of the Airborne Museum. Relax with a meal at one of the local cafes or restaurants with views of the church and the iconic site where the paratroopers made their heroic landing on D-Day.

1:50 PM: After lunch, take a short walk to the Airborne Museum for your visit. The museum is dedicated to the paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, who played a pivotal role in the D-Day landings and the liberation of France. Inside, discover a fascinating collection of artifacts, personal items, and military equipment, including uniforms and parachutes, that bring the history of these brave soldiers to life.

Airborne Museum - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Arrive at the Airborne Museum, dedicated to the U.S. paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions. The museum consists of five buildings, including one showcasing the only WACO glider in France, and another with the legendary C-47 aircraft. Visitors can experience interactive exhibits and explore a collection of military vehicles, aircraft, and artifacts related to the D-Day landings. 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Experience the D-Day Night Jumps from a C-47 aircraft in a hyperrealistic museum setup! Feel like you’re part of the action as you embark on a nighttime mission from England, parachuting into the square of Sainte-Mère-Église amidst the chaos of battle. The exhibit also features an American reconnaissance plane, a Piper Cub, allowing you to truly experience the intensity of the combat.

4:00 PM: Depart from Sainte-Mère-Église to Bayeux, approximately a 40-minute drive (55 km), with a brief stop at a rest area.

Bayeux - 4:40 PM: Arrive in Bayeux. Check-in at a 3 or 4 hotel for an overnight stay.

Bayeux - Mont Saint-Michel - Cabourg - Calvados - Paris

Bayeux - 8:00 AM: Depart from Bayeux to Mont Saint-Michel. The drive is approximately 130 km and takes around 1.5 hours on the highway.

Mont Saint-Michel - 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Arrive at Mont Saint-Michel. Depending on availability, join the guided visit organized by the Abbey itself; otherwise, audio guides will be provided. Your guide will lead you through the narrow streets of the medieval village towards the top of the island, where the stunning Abbey awaits. Perched on the island, enjoy panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding bay. The Abbey, first established in 709, is a masterpiece of Medieval architecture and a place of historical significance. Construction of the Benedictine Abbey continued from the 700s to the 1200s, and it has been a major pilgrimage site throughout history. After the Abbey visit, enjoy free time to explore the city of Mont Saint-Michel and have lunch at one of the local restaurants.

Mont-Saint-Michel - 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Take a lunch break in Mont Saint-Michel. Enjoy a meal at one of the local restaurants, soaking in the picturesque surroundings.

1:30 PM: Depart for Cabourg. The journey will take approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes (160 km). Drive through scenic Normandy landscapes as you head towards this charming seaside town.

Cabourg - 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM: Arrive at Cabourg. Enjoy some free time to explore this charming Normandy seaside town, famous for its beautiful beach, gardens, and the stunning architecture of its grand villas.

4:30 PM: Depart for the Calvados Distillery. The drive will take approximately 30 minutes (35 km). Head towards the heart of the region known for its apple orchards and the production of Calvados, a delicious apple brandy.

Calvados Christian Drouin - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Arrive at Calvados Christian Drouin Distillery. Enjoy a guided tour where you will learn about the centuries-old process of making Calvados, the apple brandy of Normandy. After the tour, enjoy a tasting session, sampling several varieties of Calvados, with detailed explanations of the production methods and unique characteristics of each.

6:00 PM: Depart for Paris. The drive takes approximately 2.5 hours (200 km). Enjoy the scenic journey back to the city.

Paris - 8:00 PM: Arrive in Paris and drop-off at your hotel. You will be dropped off at your accommodation after a memorable day exploring the best of Normandy, including Mont Saint-Michel, Cabourg, and the Calvados distillery.

• Private transportation
• On-board WiFi
• Accommodation in a 3 or 4 hotel
• Calvados tasting for 18 years old and above
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Breakfast
• All fees and taxes
• Professional Guide/Driver

• Lunches and dinners are not included

This three-day excursion through Normandy will guide you to the region’s most renowned historical and natural attractions. On the first day, explore the Caen Memorial Museum, visit the artificial harbor in Arromanches, experience the 360° cinema, and tour the famous Normandy beaches, including Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc. The second day includes visits to museums in Sainte-Mère-Église, unique parachute displays, and the Utah Beach Museum. On the third day, explore Mont Saint-Michel, one of France’s most breathtaking sites, visit Cabourg, and conclude with a Calvados tasting at a prestigious distillery.

• The remaining time will be for the travel time to and from each attractions.
• If you choose the unguided option, you will only have a driver with you who will accompany you everywhere and on time, providing tickets and keeping track of departure times to the next attraction.
• We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.