Landing Beaches day tour from Paris
Landing beaches tour (3 Days / 2 Nights)
The Full Normandy tour (3 Days / 2 Nights)
Normandy Short Break (3 Days / 2 Nights)

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Landing Beaches of normandy - day tour from Paris

Pegasus Bridge Museum + Arromanches + Pointe du Hoc + American Cemetery
Departure : 7.15 a.m. Mand Friday / Summer* only
Duration: 13 hrs
A drive through Normandy takes you to Bénouville where you will visit the Pegasus Memorial . It has been designed as a museum to help visitors understand the Battle of Normandy and the famous « Pegasus Bridge » . Then you travel along the coast road past the Landing Beaches : Sword, Juno and Gold as far as Arromanches , where you'll see the ruins of its artificial harbor (built by the Allied Forces in less than 15 days). Lunch is served in a historic 13th century farm. The afternoon begins with a visit to the Pointe du Hoc, then to the American cemetery at Saint Laurent. The excursion ends with a drive along the coast road past Omaha beach before returning to Paris. Entrance tickets included.
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Photo: J.C. Demais
CRT Normandie

Photo: J.C. Demais
CRT Normandie

Landing Beaches tour (3 Days / 2 Nights)
Dates on request

DAY 1 - Arrival at your hotel in BAYEUX in the late afternoon (regular trains from PARIS ST LAZARE station).
Suggestion : arrive in the early afternoon to visit the Tapestry museum that relates William the conqueror's conquest of England.
Dinner at leisure and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 2 - 9am - P/U at your hotel with our guide and the minivan.
We will drive to STE MERE EGLISE, the town on which U.S. paratroopers belonging to the 82nd were dropped on D Day. After having seen the stained glass commemorating the 25th and the 40th anniversary of the paratroopers operation in the 11 Century church, we will visit the AIRBORNE TROOPS MUSEUM, then continue onto UTAH BEACH. We will pass the first American Airfield (12 June.1944) signed by a memorial, the C 47 memorial and the remains of a German prisoners camp. The next stop will be the beach itself where General Roosevelt landed heading with General Gerow the 4th US Division. Now it is time to cover the long distance to reach Omaha Sector and the LA POINTE DU HOC. It doesn't seem possible that anyone could scale those 110 ft high sheer cliffs under German firing. Further along Omaha sector we will arrive onto OMAHA LANDING BEACH, the bloodiest landing that the American had even known. Visit at the OMAHA D DAY MUSEUM. Overlooking the sand, the AMERICAN MILITARY CEMETERY, beautifully kept, is the final home of over nine thousand young men, who lost their lives in the Battle of Normandy. Return at the hotel around 5pm. Dinner at leisure and overnight in Bayeux.

DAY 3 - 9am - P/U at your hotel with your guide and the minivan
After a city tour of BAYEUX, first town to be liberated, we will drive to LONGUES SUR MER German batteries. From the German gun site we can see appearing in the haze the tremendous size of the Artificial Harbor built in eight months in England by the British and towed across the 100 miles of the Channel : ARROMANCHES, which will be our next stop. After the discovery of the place, we will visit de LANDING MUSEUM. In the afternoon we will continue our drive along the Anglo-Canadian sector and the beaches of GOLD, JUNO and SWORD. After a stop at the JUNO BEACH CENTER, we will finally arrive at PEGASUS BRIDGE where the Allied Forces landed first by gliders, commanded by Major Howard. After a quick city tour of CAEN, your guide will leave you at the station in Caen at 5pm to catch a train back to Paris.

Your 3* hotel in Normandy : we will reserve for you the CHATEAU DE BELLEFONTAINE located in a quiet and pleasant setting in the outskirts of BAYEUX, only 10/15 minutes walk from the historic center with restaurants, bars and shops. You will appreciate this charming and comfortable place, an 18th century mansion in a beautiful park with trees dating back from 200 years. Enjoy the comfort of the classical and stylized bedrooms or prefer the modern comfort of the brand new duplex located in the renovated stables with oak beams and ashlars (with sup.) In the evening, you will appreciate resting and having a warm drink by the fireplace.

What is included in your Normandy D Day tour
- the accommodation for two nights in double/twin bedroom standard with breakfasts included
- your two lunches (drinks not included)
- the entrance fees to the museums visited (Tapisserie museum excluded)
- the transportation by private minivan or mini bus during the 2 days (8 hours a day)
- the English -speaking driver-guide for the 2 days (8 hours a day)
- your historic map on the Landing beaches

What is not included:
- the dinners left at leisure
- the train ticket

The Full Normandy tour (3 Days / 2 Nights)
dates on request

Come and discover the most famous part of Normandy where take place the Landing and the battle of Normandy in june 1944 to liberate France and Europe. You will be escorted by a qualified bilingual guide who will show you round the area and the places of interest.

DAY 1 - 9am/5pm - P/U at the station in Caen with our guide and the minivan. We will drive to STE MERE EGLISE, the town on which U.S. paratroopers were dropped. After having seen the stained glass commemorating the 25th and the 40th anniversary of the paratroopers operation in the 11 Century church, we will visit the AIRBORNE TROOPS MUSEUM, then continue onto UTAH BEACH. We will pass the first American Airfield (12 June.1944) signed by a memorial, the C 47 memorial and the remains of a German prisoners camp. The next stop will be the beach itself where General Roosevelt landed heading with General Gerow the 4th US Division. Now it is time to cover the long distance to reach Omaha Sector and the LA POINTE DU HOC. It doesn't seem possible that anyone could scale those 110 ft high sheer cliffs under German firing. Further along Omaha sector we will arrive onto OMAHA LANDING BEACH, the bloodiest landing that the American had even known. Visit at the OMAHA D DAY MUSEUM. Overlooking the sand, the AMERICAN MILITARY CEMETERY, beautifully kept, is the final home of over nine thousand young men, who lost their lives in the Battle of Normandy. Dinner at leisure and overnight in Bayeux.

DAY 2 - 9am/5pm - P/U at your hotel with your guide and the minivan After a city tour of BAYEUX, first town to be liberated, we will drive to LONGUES SUR MER German batteries. From the German gun site we can see the tremendous size of the Artificial Harbor : ARROMANCHES, which will be our next stop. After the discovery of the place, we will visit the LANDING MUSEUM. In the afternoon we will drive along the Anglo-Canadian sector and the beaches of GOLD, JUNO and SWORD. After a stop at the JUNO BEACH CENTER, we will finally arrive at PEGASUS BRIDGE where the Allied Forces landed first by gliders, commanded by Major Howard. Arrival in CAEN and visit of the town. Dinner at leisure and overnight in Bayeux.

DAY 3 - 9am/5pm - P/U at your hotel with your guide and the minivan. Route to FALAISE to evocate the last part of the BATTLE OF NORMANDY : the FALAISE POCKET (18/22 AUG. 1944). Usually forgotten we suggest you to discover these different places where the Battle of Normandy ended, definitely leading to the victory after deadly affronts. Our first stop in FALAISE will be at the MUSEUM AUGUST 1944 devoted to the "Falaise Pocket". En route to Chambois stop at the CANADIAN BELVEDERE. After lunch in a former shooting lodge in the Gouffern forest, arrival at CHAMBOIS where the Battle of Normandy ended on the 22nd of August 1944 after 77 days of intensive fighting. A third of the American killed in action in Europe during 11 months were killed here in less than 2 months. Visit of the MONTORMEL MEMORIAL MUSEUM that overlooks the corridor of death for the German. Several armoured vehicles can be seen outside. Our final stop will be at VIMOUTIERS to see a Tiger tank left here by the Germans during their retreat in 1944. It is one of the two last Tiger tanks that can still be seen in France.
Route to LISIEUX/CAEN to catch a train back to Paris around 5pm.

Your hotel in Normandy: we have selected pleasant hotels offering a good comfort and located downtown in Bayeux or just on the outskirts of the town with walking access to the city center

What is incuded in the Full Normandy tour:
- the accommodation for two nights in double/twin bedroom standard with breakfasts included
- your three lunches (drinks not included)
- the entrance fees to the museums visited
- the transportation by private minivan or mini bus during the 3 days (8 hours a day)
- the English -speaking driver-guide for the 3 days (8 hours a day)
- your historic book guide/map on the Landing beaches

What is not included:
- the dinners left at leisure
- the train ticket

Ste Mère Eglise
Photo: CRT Normandie

Photo: E. Bénard
CRT Normandie

Normandy Short Break (3 Days / 2 Nights)
Dates on request

Have a great review of Normandy, passing by the côte fleurie, the pays d'Auge. Then visit Bayeux and the Landing beaches, and enjoy the magnificient Mont Saint Michel.

DAY 1 - 9am/9.30am - You will meet your guide at the station in Caen or at your hotel. Route along the Cote Fleurie with its famous seaside resorts : Cabourg, Dives sur mer, Deauville, Trouville… many famous names will be evocated like Proust, William the Conqueror, the impressionist painters…. Arriving in the lovely fishing harbour of Honfleur it will be time to take an aperitif. We will stop at a family cider productor to learn more about our famous local product : the Calvados and to have for lunch a typical french snack with norman cheeses, bread, dried sausages, cider…
We will then drive down to the old city of Honfleur where you will admire the 17th century harbor, the half-timbered houses and the flowers, still blooming in window boxes everywhere. Having seen few art galleries and the famous wooden Saint Catherine church, we will continue our trip and enter one of the most scenic area of Normandy,known as the Pays d'Auge. Thanks to our itinerary through the countryside you will be delighted to discover apple orchards, horse farms, cottages and manors… we will visit a typical privat Manor where the owner will personally welcome you. Our last stop will be in the protected village of Beuvron en Auge where you might enjoy a last drink with an apple tart. Return to Caen/Bayeux. Dinner at leisure, overnight at the hotel.

DAY 2 - 9am/9.30am - You will meet your guide at your hotel. This morning will be devoted to Bayeux, the first town to be liberated right after the landing : visit at the Bayeux tapestry Museum located in an 18th century building. The 225 feet long embroidered scroll depicts the story of William's the Conqueror conquest of England in 1066. The cathedral, a mixture of Norman and Gothic style, is also an impressive edifice which is worth a visit. After a walk in the old town, it will be high time to have a break for lunch.
In the afternoon, tour on the Landing Beaches: we will drive to La Pointe du Hoc. It doesn't seem possible that anyone could scale those 110 ft high sheer cliffs under German firing. The fields are still marked with deep holes. Further along Omaha sector we will arrive onto Omaha Landing Beach, the bloodiest landing that the American had even known. Overlooking the sand, we will visit the American Military Cemetery beautifully maintained. After this very intense moment we will drive towards Port en Bessin, Longues sur Mer to realize what is the size of 6 inches German guns into their emplacement. Finally we will reach Arromanches, where you will understand how an Artificial Harbour worked and appreciate all the difficulties that the US Forces had with their Mulberry A, after seen the remains of Mulberry B. After Arromanches visit, which is the ideal conclusion for this very emotional and intensive day, return at your hotel. Dinner at leisure, overnight at the hotel.

DAY 3 - 8.30am/9am - You will be picked up at your hotel. Route to Granville, a pleasant sailing and fishing harbour well known also as the "North Monaco". According to the season, visit of this scenic town with the high city and its ramparts dated C15th or visit at the Villa Les Rhumbs* to learn more about the french "Haute Couture" and the world of the famous fashion designer DIOR. His childhood's house "Les Rhumbs" was turned into a Fashion Museum since 1997. We will drive along the coastline road and the scenic Mt St Michel bay : Jullouville, St Jean le Thomas, Avranches… pleasant family seaside resorts with nice villas coming to life during the summer holidays and weekends… We will reach the Mont St Michel for lunch.
In the afternoon, discovery of this unique place, a rock lost in the sands. Visit of the abbey, perched on the mount's summit with fine views on the bay. Listed by UNESCO as part of the World Heritage, the abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel is the monument for everyone. After some time at leisure to stroll through the medieval narrow streets and the ramparts, it will be high time to leave this enchanting place to drive to Rennes. Return back to PARIS by TGV to experience the French high speed train ! (D/O around 5pm) * villa les RHUMBS open from the 16th may - 19th sept. 2004.

Accommodation: we have a selection of comfortable hotels 3-star located in Bayeux and Caen or surroundings. You always have the choice to book a superior category of bedroom or hotels, just ask for it upon booking !

What is included in Normandy Short break tour:
- Accommodation for 2 nights in double/twin bedroom standard
- 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches (drinks not included)
- Entrance fees to the museums visited
- Transportation by private minivan or mini bus during the 3 days
- the English -speaking driver-guide for the 3 days
- Special present Normandy Travel

What is not included:
- the dinners left at leisure
- the train ticket