Normandy Battlefields D-Day Private Trip with VIP Services from Paris
Description
Visit Normandy's most important World War II sites, including Omaha Beach, Pont du Hoc, the American Cemetery, Arromanches, and Utah Beach (optional), with a focus on American troops during the significant events of D-Day. This private full-day tour from Paris is totally customizable, allowing your group to spend more time at the Normandy battlefields and monuments that interest you most. Expect a professional, multilingual guide to transport you by luxury Mercedes-Benz minivan, ensuring a comfortable roundtrip ride to this significant region of northwest France.
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Itinerary
Your private tour guide will take your private group up for a full day of World War II history, with an emphasis on the American soldiers who fought to protect the Allies and their people. You will visit important sites such as the ones that follow.
Your day continues with a visit to Pointe du Hoc, one of the most dramatic sites of the Normandy landings. Perched on a 100-foot cliff overlooking the English Channel, this position was heroically scaled by U.S. Army Rangers under heavy enemy fire. As you walk among the bomb craters and remnants of German bunkers, your guide will bring to life the extraordinary courage and determination that defined this mission.
Leaving Pointe du Hoc, you'll continue your drive to Omaha Beach, the site of one of the most pivotal events of World War II. Here, you will stand on the sands where 2,400 American soldiers lost their lives on D-Day in the fight to secure a beachhead stretching nearly 5 miles, from Port-en-Bessin to the Vire River, ultimately linking up with the British landings at Gold Beach and the American forces at Utah Beach. Your guide will share the powerful history of Omaha Beach before leaving you free time to reflect and pay tribute to those who fought against the German 352nd Infantry Division.
Your journey then takes you to the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, the resting place of nearly 9,400 U.S. soldiers. Stroll among the perfectly aligned white crosses, visit the Memorial, the Wall of the Missing, and the chapel. This solemn and peaceful site is an enduring reminder of the cost of freedom.
Leaving the American Cemetery, you'll sit back and relax as you drive to Arromanches, where you will see the remains of the artificial harbor (Mulberry Bridge), a key engineering achievement that played a decisive role in the success of the D-Day landings.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick-up from all hotels and private residences inside Paris
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(265)
Even if you’re not a fan of history the Normandy tour is a must. The sacrifices made there turned the tide of human history. It was a very moving and emotional day. Our tour guide, Fabrice, was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. The 3 hour drive from Paris was made better by hearing his stories. Highly recommend.
Very awe inspiring and humbling. Highly professional guide. Excellent information and driving and lunch selection.
Ryan was amazing. We had a great time and he was so knowledgeable about Normandy. We had the best time and we would go on another tour with Ryan anytime.
Phenomenal tour! Rayan was so personable and knowledgeable and allowed us to personalize our trip. Well done!
The trip was educational and interesting. Our guide started in Paris with explanations of what was around us. He had an amazing amount of knowledge on Paris and WW2 history. Beautiful trip.
Fabrice made this an amazing experience. He was very knowledgeable about the details and specifics of what took place in Normandy. He discussed the strategies that were used and talked about the American soldiers as people and gave insight into their ages, experience level, and the weather conditions that they had to experience. I wasn't sure what to expect, but he was so interesting and made me want to know and learn more. He was very passionate about the subject and made this a trip to remember. There were several cruise ship excursions that day and he made sure that we avoided the crowds by being aware of their progress and changing the sequence of the areas that we toured. We also ate at a wonderful farm to table restaurant that he chose. He went above and beyond by giving us suggestions of where to eat in Paris and some history of the city. This trip was well worth the cost because of our amazing guide!
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your outstanding review. We are truly delighted to hear that Fabrice made your Normandy experience so memorable. His extensive knowledge, passion for history, and ability to bring the events of D-Day to life are qualities that our guests greatly appreciate. We are also pleased that his careful planning allowed you to avoid the crowds and enjoy the sites in the best possible way, as well as a wonderful local restaurant. It's always our goal to provide not only an informative tour but also a seamless and personalized experience from beginning to end. Your kind words about Fabrice's dedication and enthusiasm mean a great deal to us, and we will be sure to share your comments with him. Thank you for choosing PARISMATIC Tour. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to France for another unforgettable journey.
Julien was a great guide. Very knowledgeable, friendly, paced the trip perfectly. The sites were busy but not too crowded, lunch was amazing & we had the experience we were hoping for. Saw a lot, learned a lot - very glad we went.
We had an excellent trip. Our guide had an excellent plan in place to see the important sites and he explained them very well. He also recommended a local restaurant for lunch that was delicious and affordable. He customized the trip to our interests. It is a long day, but absolutely worth it.
Great trip. Carlos our tour guide was great. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Would highly recommend.
This trip was incredible. The van was comfortable and clean. The service was efficient. The countryside and beaches of Normandy were beautiful. The physical experience of visiting a place we had read about in history books was very meaningful. Best of all, our guide, Rayan, was absolutely wonderful. He was so knowledgeable about the history of D-Day and answered all of our questions. He also gave suggestions for a delicious lunch. We highly recommend using this service and look forward to seeing Rayan again one day.
