Normandy D-Day Beaches with Juno Beach, bunkers & Canadian Cemetery from Paris





Description
Retrace the footsteps of the Canadian troops who fought for the liberation of France on this small-group day trip to Juno Beach and the D-Day sites of Normandy. On this tour; you’ll walk the sands of Juno Beach, explore inside German bunkers, visit the Juno Beach Center, and pay your respects to those who sacrificed everything at the Bény-Sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery. You'll also visit Hell's Corner and see where the Ardennes Abbey Massacre happened.
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Itinerary
Walk on the sands of Juno Beach in Normandy just like the Canadian troops did in June 1944.
See the famous “Canada House” on Juno Beach, said to be the first house liberated in Normandy.
Join an official Juno Beach Center guide and enter 2 (closed off to the public) German bunkers on Juno Beach.
Visit the Juno Beach Center, the most comprehensive museum about the Canadian landings in Normandy.
Enjoy 1hr of free time in Courseulles-sur-Mer for lunch (lunch not included in tour price)
Pay your respects to the fallen Canadian soldiers at the Canadian Cemetery.
Hell's Corner : The furthest advance inland taken by Canadian troops on D-Day, 5 miles from the city of Caen.
On June 1944, 20 Canadian soldiers were illegally executed at the abbey by members of the “Hitler Youth”.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Small Group Tour 8 persons max
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 7 years
Reviews(365)
Our tour guide had a PH’d in history and it made a big difference for sure because he was so knowledgeable.The beach was so somber yet comforting as well it was like you could feel the souls with you.The museum was very nice and the best part was the movie at the end
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re glad our guide’s historical knowledge added to the experience and that you found the visit to Juno Beach and the museum so meaningful. Kind regards, - Alice
This was a fantastic all-day trip! Juno Beach and the Center were awesome and so powerful to experience. The guide took us to many sites and provided so much info! We stopped for lunch at a local seafood restaurant (they had non-seafood options) for some local cuisine. My daughter and Husand are history buffs and thought this tour was perfect. We were guided and driven by Antoine who was a great host for the day! This is a perfect tour for the history buffs in your life.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that Antoine made your day so enjoyable and that the tour brought Canadian history to life. We’re especially glad your family appreciated the sites, stories, and local lunch. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience! - Alice
Very long day but well worth it. Guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Van was comfortable and air conditioned
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and found the experience worthwhile. It was a pleasure having you with us! - Alice
My sister and I had an amazing experience travelling to Normandy with Bluefox travel company. This small group tour is a worthy addition to any trip to France. Our guide, Clement, was knowledgeable, patient, friendly, and helpful. His careful navigation and comprehensive explanations helped reinforce the magnitude of the D-Day attacks and Canada's contributions to the war efforts. The visit to Juno beach and surrounding areas was a poignant reminder of the soldiers sacrifices and commitment to a brighter future despite the odds. As a Canadian I would highly recommend taking this tour to pay homage to those who lost their lives on D-Day. The tour was almost 12 hours as it takes 3 hours to travel to/from Normandy. Due to the time constraints we only had 2 hours at the Juno beach centre (including the 45 minute guided tour of the bunkers). However, this is just enough time to look around the centre. As we then drove to the Cemetery at Beny-sur Mer, Canada house, Hell’s corner and the Abbaye, it was understandable our time would be condensed to ensure we returned to Paris at a reasonable time.
We had an excellent tour with Antoine. We learned a lot about the D-Day invasion and Canada’s role in it. It was nice to get out of Paris for part of our trip and see the French countryside.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the tour with Antoine and learned more about D-Day and Canada’s role in history. We hope to welcome you again soon! Kind regards, - Alice
Julien was a wonderful guide. One of the best days of our trip.
Our guide was fantastic, knowledgeable, and friendly. Could not recommend this any more. He brought so much wit and humor to his tour and we loved him!
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that our guide made your experience memorable with his knowledge, humor, and enthusiasm. We will be happy to share your kind words with him. Kind regards, - Alice
If you're interested in history and want to learn more about all those courageous man that landed on D-Day. This is without a doubt for you. Our guide was more than amazing. So insightful, knowledgeable and made this tour so interesting. It was truly amazing.
Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted you found the D-Day tour insightful and engaging, and that your guide helped bring the history to life in such a meaningful way. - Alice
Every Canadian should take this tour so they can hear the stories and personalize those who fought for our rights, many of whom were underage. Very emotional day.
Hands down, best tour ever, the tour guide Mathieu made our trip the best we’ve ever had. His enthusiasm, knowledge and patience with all our questions was exemplary. He ensured that our every need was met, checked in regularly to make sure we were enjoying our experience and to ensure our needs were being met. We would go again and recommend you go as well, as Canadians we really enjoyed seeing the difference and how much the efforts of our nation made in the war effort. I was teary eyed and proud the entire tour.
Thank you for your amazing review! We’re really glad you had such a memorable experience on the Normandy tour with Mathieu, and that you enjoyed visiting the D-Day sites. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon! - Alice



