On 6 June 1944 more than 150,000 Allied soldiers landed along fifty miles of the Normandy coast. The beaches are about three hours from Paris, which makes this a long day, and one that stays with people.
The stops
Arromanches
The remains of the Mulberry harbour, the floating port the Allies towed across the Channel, still lie in the bay.
Omaha Beach
The bloodiest of the five landing beaches. Today it is a long, quiet stretch of sand, with the memorial Les Braves at the water's edge.
The Normandy American Cemetery
More than nine thousand white crosses and stars of David on the bluff above Omaha. Entry is free.
Pointe du Hoc
The cliff the US Rangers climbed with ropes and ladders under fire. The ground is still cratered from the bombardment.
Changing the day
If your family history is British or Canadian, Juno Beach and the Canadian centre at Courseulles, or Pegasus Bridge, can replace a stop. Tell us when you book.
What it costs
The beaches and the American Cemetery are free. Museum entrances and lunch are not included in the price. The tour is private, from €1,240 for up to four people, with pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Paris.
Is it too long?
It is thirteen hours, about six of them on the road. The sites are calm and in the open air; the drive is the hard part for young children. If you can spend a night in Caen or Bayeux, the day becomes much shorter. Ask us.
Only one day outside Paris and less time in the car? Versailles and Giverny is ten hours, with the palace and Monet's garden.
Go with us
Private day trip from Paris
Normandy D-Day Beaches Day Trip from Paris
Arromanches, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery and Pointe du Hoc, in a private day.
Private day trip from Paris
Versailles and Giverny Day Trip from Paris
The Palace of Versailles and Monet’s garden at Giverny, in a private day from Paris.