The D-Day Beaches Day Trip

June 6, 1944 - Operation Overlord began the liberation of Fortress Europe. We are happy to offer you the opportunity of an unforgettable visit to the D-Day beaches in Normandy. This day trip from Paris will take you to Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, Pointe du Hoc, the Omaha Beach Memorial Museum and the German Longues-sur-Mer battery. This is a must for all World War II enthusiasts.

Your guide will meet you in front of the small Bayeux train station (in Place du Quebec on the weekend and holidays), usher you into the comfortable air conditioned/heated minivan (this is not by bike) and head out into the beautiful Normandy countryside. It may be difficult to imagine tens of thousands of soldiers waging war in such a stunning region of France. Be ready to relive that great and terrible day as your guide fills you with both broad overviews and fascinating details.

Highlights of this tour include:

• American Cemetery - Technically United States territory, the cemetery is the final resting place for almost 10,000 fallen US soldiers. The grounds are beautifully kept and offer a stunning view over Omaha Beach and the English Channel.
• Omaha Beach - "Bloody Omaha" extends to the east and west below the American Cemetery. Viewers of Saving Private Ryan have an idea of what happened here.
• Pointe du Hoc - Today the small peninsula looks like the surface of the moon - hundreds of bombs and shells were dropped here to disable the two long-range guns that could fire on both Omaha and Utah beaches. The Rangers suffered terrible casualties here.
• Omaha Beach Memorial Museum - Enjoy photos, videos and exhibits that tell the tales of D-Day.
• Longues-sur-Mer Battery - Four long-range German guns and their bunkers still intact after heavy Allied aerial bombardment. Be sure to also take a walk to the observation bunker that hangs over the cliff above the English Channel.

Dates & Times
February 15 - November 30: Everyday. (Schedule may slightly change December 1 – February 14. Please call or email to confirm tour times.)

Duration
Monday - Friday: 10 hours.
Saturday & Sunday: 12 hours.

Price
€150 (includes train transportation to and from Paris)

Reservations
Reservations are required for this tour. Please reserve via our website (here) or call our office (telephone below). Please note there are no refunds for The D-Day Beaches Day Trip as we are full virtually every day.

Meeting Point
Detailed meeting point information will be included on your voucher that should be collected in our office along with your train tickets.

Notes
*Tours run rain or shine.

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