D-Day Normandy Beaches Guided Trip by Car from Paris
ID: GYG498986-880947
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
13:00 hours
Description
Follow in the footsteps of the Allied soldiers who fought the Nazi forces on the historic beaches of Normandy. Visit WWII battlefields and memorials, such as the American Cemetery and Pointe du Hoc
Spend a day exploring the historic beaches of Normandy with a Private Guide who will bring the events of the D-Day to life. Discover the details of the Operation Overlord, which launched the successful Allied invasions on Nazi German-occupied Western Europe during World War II. Immerse yourself in the authentic stories of sacrifice, death and victory.
For your convenience, we provide pickup and drop-off to your accommodation in Paris and transfer between the sites. The first sight during the 13-hour tour will be Mémorial de Caen, in front of which you will see the iconic “Non-violence” sculpture of an oversized revolver with its muzzle tied in a knot. Next, you will travel to the Juno Beach Memorial to see an authentic WWII Churchill AVRE Tank and a monument commemorating the Canadian soldiers who landed on the beach on June 6 1944.
Travelling along the scenic seashore, you will see numerous memorials that keep the memory of the Battle of Normandy and its heroes alive, such as the remnants of one of the old artificial Mulberry harbour, the Memorial Royal Engineers and the D-Day 75 Garden. At Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema you will see real WWII footage that illustrates the sheer magnitude of the Allied invasion. We provide skip-the-line tickets for the movie so that you can contemplate the emotional experience without having to wait in long lines with other tourists.
The next stop will be the preserved WWII coastal defenses, Longues-sur-Mer battery, with huge gun installations built by the Germans to defend France from sea invasion. Further along the Omaha Beach you will visit the American Cemetery and Memorial - the Garden of the Missing. Here, you will discover the stories of the American heroes who fought for the liberalization of Western Europe. Along the now quiet beach you will see more monuments, sculptures and bunkers and have some free time for a lunch break or to sightsee on your own. The last stop will be the historic cliff known as Pointe du Hoc, where you will see German gun pits and bunkers pock marked from Allied fire.
Highlights
- Discover World War II history at the Normandy beaches with the Expert Guide
- Explore historic sites and memorials of the D-Day landings
- Save time with skip-the-line tickets to the Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema
- Pay respect to the fallen soldiers at the American Cemetery
- Learn about the important events and personalities of the D-Day Battlefields
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
Please note that the Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema is closed on every Monday in November and the first two Mondays in December.
We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. If you're travelling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a tour for 5 people to benefit from a larger vehicle.
Lunch can be arranged on your request.
Pickup at your accommodation in Paris
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
