Why choose this Paris tour ?
Visit the most important D-Day sites in Normandy on this small-group day trip from Paris. You’ll walk on Omaha Beach, go inside of German bunkers, visit the Overlord Museum, peer over the 110ft tall seaside cliffs at the Pointe du Hoc, and pay your respects to those who sacrificed it all at the American Cemetery. In order to bring a little sweetness to your visit you also enjoy a local Normandy Hard Cider tasting.
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What makes Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting a unique experience ?
Omaha Beach was known to be the most difficult military objective when the invasion of Normandy was being planned. In order to be sure that the Allied forces took it the youngest and most foolhardy soldiers were assigned to it, most of them were American. You’ll walk on the same sands as them and learn about their acts of heroism and sacrifice.
Operation Overlord was the code name given to the Allied Invasion of northwest Europe. This museum has an unequaled collection of military equipment that was used to either defend or attack the coast of Normandy. Such as a full-sized authentic Higgins boat, with its front flap down, and impressive Sherman and Panzer tanks.
This German Battery has a fully intact Command Bunker and 3 other bunkers that are still armed with huge 150 mm guns today. You’ll climb inside the bunkers with your guide and find out what happened on the morning of D-day from the Axis perspective. Learning about Rommel’s defenses known as the “Atlantic Wall”.
For lunch, you will stop at a mom-and-pop style restaurant such as the l’Hostéière. On the coast, there are no fancy restaurants. There are only little places with fresh local foods such as salads, omelets, barbecued meats, and crepes. We do not include your lunch in our tour price. You can pick whatever you want from the menu. Plan on spending 10-20€.
The Pointe-du-Hoc was a strategic German defensive point that had huge guns pointed towards both Omaha and Utah Beaches. On D-day, it was a top priority to capture. Here you will walk around huge bomb craters to the edge of a 110ft tall, seaside cliff. Learn how Rudders Rangers climbed it with rocket-powered grappling hooks and their bayonets.
Here 9,388 white marble tombs stand in perfectly straight lines. You’ll walk among the Crosses and Stars of David with your guide and pay your respects to those who sacrificed everything. You’ll visit Medal of Honor winners and also the Niland brothers whose real-life story inspired the movie “Saving Private Ryan”.
Before there was a war there were apple trees to tend in Normandy. The apple orchards in Normandy grow dozens of different varieties of apples and turn them into amazing apple juices, hard ciders, and strong liquor called Calvados. We’ll stop at one of the local orchards and you’ll get to taste some of Normandy’s famous Cider. We’ll pay for your tasting.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Small-Group Tour of 8 persons max
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age to participate in tour is 7 years old.
- We cannot accommodate children younger than 7 years old.
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Take an unforgettable day trip from Paris and visit the Beaches of Normandy where the outcome of WWII was changed for Europe! Join this small group tour of 8 persons max.
Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Guaranteed to skip-the-line at the Overlord Museum
- Expert Guide
- Small Group Tour of 8 people maximum
- Entrance fee for the Overlord Museum
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Normandy Apple juice and Hard Cider tastings
Not Included
- Food and drinks (except for the already mentioned Cider tasting)
- Gratuities (aka: tips) In France they are called “Pour boire”
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Blue Fox Travel – Blue Bike Tours – Paris.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Paris.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 2228 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Please be there at least 15 min before the official departure time!
Tours always start sharp at the appointed starting time.
For this tour it is absolutely necessary that you arrive before the tour starts as there is no way of catching up with the group once the tour has started.
For the D-Day Beaches of Normandy Day Trip from Paris you will meet with your driver-guide outside of 6 Avenue de Wagram in Paris , 15 minutes before your tour starts.
A café called La Flamme (with a black front) is located at that address.
Your driver-guide will arrive with a grey minibus about 10min before the scheduled departure time of the tour.
CANCELLATION POLICY & additional info :
Tours run Rain or Shine! Full refunds are given if the reservation is cancelled more than 24hrs before the scheduled departure time of the tour. N o refunds are given for any reasons once 24hrs prior to the scheduled departure time of the tour.
Note that the weather can change quickly (even in summer) on the coast of Normandy, we suggest everyone brings a least a light jacket.
The D-Day Beaches of Normandy Day Trip from Paris will finish around 8PM (depending on traffic) at the same location where it started: 6 Avenue de Wagram in Paris.