9 Beach Day Trips in France to Give a Whole Day To

1.Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,786 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $320Our pick

Leave central Paris at 7 a.m. for a 12 to 13-hour small-group visit to Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, German bunkers, the Overlord Museum, and the American Cemetery. An expert guide such as Will, Bruno, Julian, or Etienne leads the day, with lunch and a Normandy cider tasting included in the plan.

“It was breathtaking and our guide was fantastic. Everyone was cooperative and very much enjoyed the day.”

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2.Normandy D-Day Beaches and American Cemetery Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,673 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $207

Leave central Paris early for a full day on Normandy’s D-Day coast. An English-speaking guide leads you to Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, Arromanches, and possibly Juno Beach. Expect about 3 to 4 hours each way, limited free time, and a moving lesson in wartime history.

“This was a great experience w a great Tour Guide and Driver. Once in a lifetime . The only caveat was the bus was not as comfortable as it could have been for such a long trip. Still, would highly recommend”

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3.French Riviera Cannes to Monte-Carlo Discovery Small Group Day Trip from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 662 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $151

Spend nine hours exploring the French Riviera in a Mercedes minivan limited to eight people. Visit Eze and Fragonard, Monaco-Ville, Monte Carlo, Cannes, and Antibes with guides such as Tony, Noah, Stephan, and Adrienn, then return to Nice with hotel pickup included.

“Our tour guide Ralph was great. We got to see a lot in one day. We recommend this tour. We would have liked to have longer in Eze.”

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4.From Paris: Normandy D-Day Beaches Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 566 reviews · 14 hours · from $199

Travel from Paris by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide to Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, Longues-sur-Mer, and Arromanches. Guides such as Zoltan and Steve bring clear wartime context, while rest stops and free time for lunch make this long day manageable.

“Being able to see so many of the monuments and beaches.”

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5.From Nice, Cannes, Villefranche: French Riviera Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 419 reviews · 510 minutes - 9 hours · from $123

Spend nine hours exploring Cannes, Antibes, Èze, and Monaco in a van limited to eight people. Your English or French-speaking guide handles the coastal roads, points out history and photo stops, and includes a Fragonard perfume visit. Guides such as Sébastien, Reena, and Bello have earned especially warm praise.

“I thought Sebastian was extremely good at his job. He went over and above to present the best possible experience for us. He was cool calm and collected when things didn’t go to plan. His knowledge was incredible and he told us many fascinating things . A microphone would have been good as I sat in the back seat and found it hard to hear. I loved the last experience which he said was the cherry on top. Thanks Sebastian I would come and visit this area again just to do another trip with you . 10/10 thank you”

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6.Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Small-Group Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $344

Leave Paris at 6:50 am in an air-conditioned minivan with up to seven other people. Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and Overlord Museum, with guides such as Nicolas, Sébastien, Fabrice, and Régis bringing the D-Day sites into focus. Return to Paris after about 12 hours.

“Our tour guide was knowledgable and a wonderful driver . I read other reviews that complained about the driving, our guide was a good safe driver! My husband is a history buff and had been looking forward to this tour! The experience was excellent! We had ample time at each stop and our guide provided good historical background! We would highly recommend this tour”

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7.Pointe du Hoc,Omaha Beach, American Cemetery – Day trip from Paris to Normandy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $326

Leave Paris at 6:30 a.m. for a full day in Normandy with an English-speaking driver-guide, often Regis, in a small air-conditioned van. Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, Overlord Museum, and Arromanches. Museum admission is included; lunch is not.

“Regis was a great tour guide with as much information as we could have wanted. He blended the sites with pictures, history, and descriptions that we excellent. The tour was comfortable and his conversation made the trip go by more quickly. It was a great day:”

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8.Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Private Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $79Best value

Travel from Paris in a private Mercedes-Benz minivan with a guide such as Philippe, Christian, Oliver, or Frederich. Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and Colleville-sur-Mer, with time for lunch and possible stops at Juno Beach, Longues-sur-Mer, or Arromanches.

“Frederich was the most superb host. We had the best time. I highly recommend ! It was first class all the way! You should definitely visit Normandie if you come to France”

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9.From Paris: Normandy D-Day Beaches Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 13 hours · from $222

Spend 13 hours exploring Normandy’s key D-Day sites by air-conditioned coach. Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and Arromanches, with a guided English-speaking tour and lunch. Guide Stephen has earned praise for his clear, passionate storytelling.

“Small group, very personal service. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide,well done!”

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