Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Private Day Trip from Paris

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Highlights

  • An interesting tour that's especially geared towards American travelers

  • Receive personalized attention on a private tour

  • Hotel transfers in a comfortable vehicle are included

  • Enjoy a delicious French lunch (at your own expense)

Summary

Following pickup from your accommodation in Paris, board a Mercedes Benz van for your day trip outlining the history of D-Day.  Begin at Pointe du Hoc, where Colonel James Earl Rudder commanded his 225 US Rangers to climb the 100-foot (30-meter) cliffs under enemy fire. Travel back in time and imagine the scenario through your licensed tour guide's engaging commentary. The men managed to destroy the 155-mm guns perched on the cliff to save the lives of thousands of men landing on Omaha Beach. Learn about the battle that took place there and how it earned its nickname, 'Bloody Omaha'.  Stop for lunch (own expense) at a traditional French restaurant before continuing your tour with insights into the German perspective on D-Day. Continue on for a guided tour of the American cemetery and some free time at the visitor's center at Colleville-sur-Mer.  If time permits, visit gun battery of Longues sur Mer and Arromanches. Canadian travelers can request to stop at Juno Beach. Your private 12-hour tour concludes with drop-off back at your Paris accommodation.

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Duration
12 hours
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Why take this tour?

Military history enthusiasts won't want to miss this easy full-day trip from Paris. See where some of the most intense World War II battles took place on the beaches of Normandy. Although the D-Day beaches are quite far from Paris, this private trip makes visiting easy, as you'll be picked up from your accommodation in a Mercedes Benz. Visit the American cemetery, and hear both American and German perspectives of D-Day.

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What’s included?

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Private guide

  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

  • Food and drinks

  • Gratuities

  • Museum entrance tickets when it applies

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 12h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

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

About operator:

We offer since 2007 private day tours from Paris with premium guided tours to the following destinations: Paris museums, Paris walking tours, Versailles & Giverny, Champagne tasting tours in Reims/Epernay, D-Day Normandy private tours, Louvre, Orsay museum tours, Loire castles tours, World War One Tours, Fontainebleau & Vaux le Vicomte tours, Auvers/Van Gogh tours.

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