Normandy D-Day Beaches and American Cemetery Day Trip from Paris Discount Tickets

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Normandy D-Day Beaches and American Cemetery Day Trip from Paris image
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Overview

On your pilgrimage from Paris to Normandy, leave the details to us. In one unforgettable day, we’ll take you to experience history where it happened. What better way to honor the sacrifices that changed the course of WW2?You’ll visit legendary Omaha Beach and remnants of the Arromanches artificial harbor left by allied forces, and get fascinating insights into those fateful days, learning just some of the incredible stories at the Visitor Center. Take the Memorial Drive along Juno and Gold Beaches,names that will echo with meaning for all eternity. Pause to reflect in the solemn setting of the pristine American Cemetery. Your guide will bring memories to life and help you gain a special understanding of what the Allied soldiers faced and why French locals are still so grateful to the Liberation forces. If you want, when booking, upgrade to a small-group tour for a more personal experience.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet Pariscityvision staff in red jackets outside Frame Brasserie, next to Hotel Pullman. Take Metro line 6 to Bir-Hakeim (2 min walk) or RER C to Champ de Mars, Tour Eiffel station, both close to the meeting point.

Redemption Instructions

Please present your e-voucher to the Pariscityvision staff at the meeting point. Departure is planned at 7 am, please arrive at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before departure time. Return to Paris is expected around 8 pm.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Let us do the driving while you discover history. Your Normandy day trip from Paris starts with the 3-4-hour drive to France’s northwest coast. Your journey will take through some scenery landscapes before you reach at 10am your first stop.
2. Pointe du Hoc is a historic cliff-top site on the Normandy coast, famous for its role in the D-Day landings of World War II. U.S. Army Rangers scaled the cliffs under heavy fire to destroy German fortifications overlooking the beaches. Today, the site remains scarred with craters and bunkers and serves as a powerful memorial.
Duration: 25 mins
3. Omaha Beach: one of the toughest american landings. You will know all about the American assault during the Early hours hours of June 6, 1944, one of the most longstanding examples of American military triumph and also an event synonymous with death and destruction.
Duration: 20 mins
4. You will then be able to pay your respects in the eery calm of the American Cemetery and Memorial, where nearly 10,000 US military war dead lie in this most humbling tribute.
Duration: 60 mins
5. Free time for lunch at Arromanches. If you selected the option with the lunch included you will enjoy a 2-courses lunch with 1 drink. You can choose 1 of the following drinks: 12cl of wine, 25 cl of beer, Soft (soda), 50cl of Sparkling or Still water
Duration: 90 mins
6. Stop at the Juno Beach Center, witness of the Canadian soldiers' struggle to end the Nazi tyranny. Time to return back to Paris! You will be dropped at the departure point by 8:00PM.
Duration: 15 mins
7. Back at the meeting point.
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Normandy D-Day expert licensed guide

Hotel pick-up (if the option is selected). The address must be in Paris (zip code starting with 75).

Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned coach OR by minivan (if small group option selected)

2-course lunch menu with drink (wine, beer, soft drink, or water) if small group option selected

Free time for lunch at Arromanches OR lunch at a booked restaurant (if small group option selected)

Normandy day tour including visit of the American Cemetery and a photo-stop at Omaha Beach

Exclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Lunch (except if small group option selected)

Restroom and WIFI on board

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

The coach journey from Paris to Normandy takes approximately 3 - 4 hours and you will spend 5 hours in Normandy itself

Toilets are available at the American Cemetery, Juno Beach Center, at the comfort stop

A warm coat is recommended during the winter period, a raincoat during the summer and a good pair of walking / flat shoes are suggested to avoid discomfort

The itinerary and times may be subject to change depending on traffic conditions or changes in site

Please note that we don't accept big luggages on the coach

Depending on the schedule, it may be possible to stop at Juno Beach. This stop is not guaranteed and will depend on the time available.

The duration mentioned on site may be changed on the day for operational reasons.

Supplied by Paris CityVision

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