Small Group Normandy D Day Experience by Minivan from Paris

12 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Our tour stands out for its small-group format aboard a comfortable van, offering a more intimate and personalized experience than a large-group tour. You’ll enjoy a well-organized day exploring the main D-Day sites, while still having plenty of time to explore each location.
We work exclusively with guides who are members of the Federation of Normandy Guides, selected for their in-depth knowledge of the region’s history and heritage. Their expertise brings the events of the D-Day landings to life and helps you better understand the significance of each site you visit.

What's Included

Bottled water
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide accredited by the Normandy Guide Federation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Point : Departing at 8:00 AM from 2 Avenue de Wagram, 75008 Paris. Located near the Arc de Triomphe and Place Charles de Gaulle. Easily accessible by Metro Lines 1, 2, 6 and RER A via Charles de Gaulle–Étoile.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Batterie Allemande de Longues-Sure-Mer

    Your first stop is the German Battery of Longues-sur-Mer, one of the best-preserved coastal artillery sites along the Normandy coast. Explore the original German gun positions and learn about their strategic role during the D-Day landings.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Omaha Beach

    Continue to Omaha Beach, one of the most famous landing beaches of D-Day. Discover the historic coastline and learn about the intense fighting that took place here on June 6, 1944.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

    Lunch in Port-en-Bessin Around lunchtime, head to Port-en-Bessin-Huppain, a beautiful traditional fishing village on the Normandy coast. Enjoy some free time to have lunch at one of the village's many restaurants and cafés. Port-en-Bessin is well known for its picturesque harbor and local seafood. You can choose from a variety of restaurants offering fresh fish, oysters, shellfish, and other Normandy specialties before continuing the tour. Complimentary bottled water is provided free of charge to each passenger throughout the entire tour.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Pointe du Hoc

    After lunch, continue to Pointe du Hoc, one of the most remarkable D-Day sites in Normandy. Perched high above the English Channel, this dramatic cliff-top position was captured by U.S. Army Rangers on June 6, 1944. Explore the preserved German bunkers and enormous bomb craters while learning about the difficult mission carried out by the Rangers.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

    The final stop of the day is the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, overlooking Omaha Beach. Walk among the rows of white marble headstones and take a moment to pay tribute to the American servicemen who gave their lives during the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy. After the cemetery visit, begin your journey back to Paris. Your tour concludes with drop-off at 2 Avenue de Wagram, 75008 Paris.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Charles Travels

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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