The 5 Beach Day Trips from Paris That Earn the Road Time

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.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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4.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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5.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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