Explore Normandy’s iconic D-Day sites on a private guided trip from Paris. Discover history, museums, and breathtaking views in a customizable 14-hour journey.
Explore Normandy’s iconic D-Day sites on a private guided trip from Paris. Discover history, museums, and breathtaking views in a customizable 14-hour journey.
- Paris - 07:30 Begin your journey from your hotel in Paris, heading to Caen in a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes. The drive is approximately 3 hours (240 km) to reach the Memorial of Caen, with a rest stop along the way. This guided tour is available for groups of 4 or more.
- Memorial de Caen - 10:30 - 12:15 Explore the Caen Memorial and…
- Paris - 07:30 Begin your journey from your hotel in Paris, heading to Caen in a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes. The drive is approximately 3 hours (240 km) to reach the Memorial of Caen, with a rest stop along the way. This guided tour is available for groups of 4 or more.
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Memorial de Caen - 10:30 - 12:15 Explore the Caen Memorial and Museum. Situated in the British Sword Beach sector, it is renowned as France’s premier World War II museum. Gain insights into the Battle of Normandy and the personal stories of those involved. A captivating 19-minute film with original footage documents the battle.
12:15 Depart for Pegasus Bridge Memorial, a short 15-minute (14 km) drive. -
Pegasus Memorial - 12:30 - 13:15 Visit the Pegasus Bridge Memorial.
13:15 Head to Arromanches-les-Bains, a 45-minute (40 km) journey. -
Arromanches-les-Bains - 14:00 - 15:00 Enjoy a lunch break and explore Arromanches-les-Bains, a quaint seaside town known for its historic artificial Mulberry Harbour. Central to the British Gold Beach landing zone, it played a crucial role in the D-Day landings. By June 12, 1944, Mulberry Harbour facilitated the arrival of 300,000 men, 54,000 vehicles, and 104,000 tons of supplies in Europe.
15:00 Depart for the German Gun Battery in Longues-sur-Mer, a 15-minute (12 km) drive. -
Longues-sur-Mer - 15:15 - 15:35 Visit the German Gun Battery in Longues-sur-Mer.
Depart for the Normandy American Cemetery, a 25-minute (15 km) drive. -
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer - 16:00 - 17:10 Arrive and tour the Normandy American Cemetery & Visitor Center in Colleville-sur-Mer, overlooking Omaha Beach. It is the resting place for 9,387 U.S. soldiers, most of whom perished during the Normandy Landings, and features the Wall of the Missing with 1,557 names. The cliffs contain remnants of German defenses, including concrete casemates with memorials. The cemetery also features the “Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves” sculpture and detailed military operation maps. The Visitors Center houses a small museum with extensive information on the Battle of Normandy.
17:10 Depart for the nearby Overlord Museum. -
Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach - 17:20 - 17:50 Visit the Overlord Museum, located close to the cemetery. It showcases numerous WWII artifacts and installations, including tanks, weapons, military vehicles, a V-1 missile, and personal items, offering a personal perspective on D-Day.
17:50 Depart for Omaha Beaches, a brief 5 to 10-minute (5 km) drive. -
Omaha Beach - 18:00 - 18:20 Arrive at Omaha Beaches and learn about the significant sacrifices made by the 34,000 men who landed here on D-Day. Omaha Beach is a popular destination for travelers visiting the D-Day Beaches.
18:20 Depart for Paris, a journey of approximately 3 hours, with a rest stop along the way. - Paris - 21:30 Arrive back in Paris, with drop-off at your hotel, depending on traffic and hotel location.

- Arromanches-les-Bains, Viewpoint Arromanches, German Gun Battery
- All Fees and Taxes
- Mercedes E220 or Mercedes Minivan depending on the travellers number
- Pegasus Bridge Memorial, Overlord Museum
- Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer
- Caen Memorial and Museum, Omaha Beach and Singal Monument
- Arromanches-les-Bains, Viewpoint Arromanches, German Gun Battery
- All Fees and Taxes
- Mercedes E220 or Mercedes Minivan depending on the travellers number
- Pegasus Bridge Memorial, Overlord Museum
- Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer
- Caen Memorial and Museum, Omaha Beach and Singal Monument
- Meals and Drinks
- Souvenirs and Gratuites.
- Meals and Drinks
- Souvenirs and Gratuites.
Private Day Trip to 7 Iconic D-Day Sites in Normandy. Tiered pricing available. Hotel pick-up included. Live guided tour.
Discover: The renowned anti-war Caen Memorial and Museum, Pegasus Bridge Memorial, Arromanches-les-Bains Viewpoint overlooking the artificial D-Day harbor, Omaha Beach with Signal Monument, Normandy American Cemetery in…
Private Day Trip to 7 Iconic D-Day Sites in Normandy. Tiered pricing available. Hotel pick-up included. Live guided tour.
Discover: The renowned anti-war Caen Memorial and Museum, Pegasus Bridge Memorial, Arromanches-les-Bains Viewpoint overlooking the artificial D-Day harbor, Omaha Beach with Signal Monument, Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer featuring an impressive museum, German Gun Battery, and the Overlord Museum with an extensive collection of WWII artifacts. The tour lasts 14 hours (longer than usual).
This experience is customizable. Clewel Travel also offers 15 other day trips from Paris in small groups and as private experiences.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.