--- description: Visit the D-Day beaches with comfort and expertise. This private day trip from Paris to Normandy covers Utah Beach, the American Cemetery, and more. title: Paris Day Trip to the D-Day Normandy Beaches image: https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/70a05596-7602-43d5-2382-3e1c25b01600/full --- ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/1ab5714f-47cd-4798-f1d2-9c5428cc6b00/bannerfull) ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/84e46c61-9c02-43ed-f738-89be5a448400/content) ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/f4e91f6d-ce61-46c4-e39b-abe4cccf4d00/content) # Paris Day Trip to the D-Day Normandy Beaches The defining monuments of D-Day in one seamless day trip from Paris. Duration 13 hours Group size Private for 1-7 guests [ Highlights ](#highlights-section)[ Gallery ](#gallery-section)[ Itinerary ](#itinerary-section)[ Meeting Point ](#meeting-point-section)[ FAQs ](#faqs-section) Paris Day Trip to the D-Day Normandy Beaches [ Highlights ](#highlights-section)[ Gallery ](#gallery-section)[ Itinerary ](#itinerary-section)[ Meeting Point ](#meeting-point-section)[ FAQs ](#faqs-section) ## Highlights * Visit Normandy on a convenient day trip from Paris with private transportation. * Hear historical context and insightful stories from your private tour guide. * Learn about the battles and their key moments as you ride in comfort. * Enjoy lunch with a glass of Normandy cidre in a historic brasserie filled with WWII memorabilia. * Pay your respects at the American Cemetery as you reflect on the sacrifices of the Allied Forces. * Explore the exhibits and stories at the Utah Beach Landing Museum. ## Your private Paris experience Visiting the Normandy D-Day beaches is a profound experience, but the logistics of the journey from Paris can easily overshadow the history. This curated day trip removes the stress of travel. With a dedicated driver navigating the route in a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle, your expert guide can focus entirely on you. As you travel to the coast, your guide sets the stage, sharing the events, decisions, and individuals who shaped this pivotal moment in history. At Utah Beach, explore the Landing Museum built inside a preserved German bunker, and see the Higgins Boat Monument and the Utah Beach Memorial. At Omaha Beach, take your time to honor the fallen at the Normandy American Cemetery and tour the permanent exhibition inside the visitor center. The day is designed for reflection, completely unhurried. We pause for lunch at Le Roosevelt — a historic wartime site reborn as a brasserie serving crowd-pleasing fare alongside French classics such as boeuf bourguignon, best paired with a glass of Normandy cidre. While your guide provides rich insights for each monument and memorial, you’ll have plenty of space to explore at your own pace before a comfortable ride back to Paris, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel. ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/3cf31790-4a21-474f-c9c8-3fa5a9da2300/content) ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/db1efee9-860a-4f3e-7331-18714a3aa200/content) ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/28f91777-c085-42ed-a867-27cbe970f900/content) ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/b6698041-df46-4af8-9357-73fb8eff0300/content) ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/fbeb69b7-6d9e-436f-3d6f-d60effa54500/content) ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/d7996c52-f78d-4906-6fa3-d9e0fb11d000/content) ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/3ef81ee9-589e-4b22-ee3c-1abc7c490c00/content) ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/f205f139-58a9-4800-3770-a40858ab8300/content) ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/997852a5-3e24-4ed9-8971-a44b0c806a00/content) ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/b76510dd-6600-4481-f015-7500d215eb00/content) ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/2f569fe0-a865-4000-d8ba-8855683f6d00/content) ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/95a79937-7753-4298-9f32-8034ba207500/content) ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/3cf31790-4a21-474f-c9c8-3fa5a9da2300/thumb) ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/db1efee9-860a-4f3e-7331-18714a3aa200/thumb) ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/28f91777-c085-42ed-a867-27cbe970f900/thumb) ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/b6698041-df46-4af8-9357-73fb8eff0300/thumb) ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/fbeb69b7-6d9e-436f-3d6f-d60effa54500/thumb) ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/d7996c52-f78d-4906-6fa3-d9e0fb11d000/thumb) ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/3ef81ee9-589e-4b22-ee3c-1abc7c490c00/thumb) ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/f205f139-58a9-4800-3770-a40858ab8300/thumb) ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/997852a5-3e24-4ed9-8971-a44b0c806a00/thumb) ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/b76510dd-6600-4481-f015-7500d215eb00/thumb) ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/2f569fe0-a865-4000-d8ba-8855683f6d00/thumb) ![](https://www.experiencefirsttravel.com/media/images/95a79937-7753-4298-9f32-8034ba207500/thumb) ## Itinerary * ### Drive to Normandy A pleasant drive to the Normandy beaches with a rest stop halfway * ### Utah Beach The westernmost D-Day landing beach, code-named “Utah,” where your guide will provide crucial context for the invasion * ### Utah Beach Landing Museum Housed inside a preserved German bunker and featuring a rare B26 bomber along with wartime artifacts and an award-winning documentary * ### Lunch A relaxing meal in a historic brasserie lined with WWII memorabilia, plus the opportunity to enjoy a glass of sweet or crisp Normandy cidre * ### American Cemetery at Omaha Beach The first American cemetery on European soil, where you can join in a poignant wreath-laying ceremony if coordinated in advance * ### Normandy American Cemetery Visitor Center A comprehensive exhibit featuring a film about the American forces in WWII * ### Return trip A comfortable ride back with rest stop before drop-off at your Paris hotel ## What sets this experience apart * Convenient pickup and drop-off at your Paris hotel * A guided journey through the historic D-Day beaches * A dedicated private tour guide separate from your professional driver * The opportunity to participate in a wreath-laying ceremony if coordinated in advance * Lunch inside a charming brasserie filled with WWII memorabilia ## Meeting Point Your private guide will be waiting for you in the lobby of your hotel. ## FAQs Is lunch included? Yes, lunch is included with this experience, and the brasserie has many vegetarian options. If you have any dietary requirements, please contact us in advance and we’ll do our best to accommodate. How much walking is there? Transportation is by vehicle, but we’ll have up to 2 miles (just over 3 kilometers) of leisurely walking throughout the day. Is this experience good for kids? Yes, this experience is family-friendly, and guides can tailor the tour for your group to make sure kids are included. Because we travel by car, every person needs a seat, including infants. If you need an infant car seat for your child, just let us know in advance. What are the hotel pickup areas? Pickup and drop-off to Paris hotels located within the Boulevard Périphérique are included. If you’re staying in a hotel outside of this area, please contact us after booking and we can advise on pickup. There may be an additional charge. Are there breaks? Yes, we’ll stop halfway on the drive there and back for a restroom break and stretch. There’s also a lunch stop at Le Roosevelt, a restaurant near Utah Beach. Can we attend a wreath-laying ceremony? Wreath-laying ceremonies happen on select days at the American Cemetery. We can coordinate one during your visit if you request it before booking. This includes the opportunity for the guest to join in the ceremony by laying the wreath. What if it rains? This experience runs rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund. Is this tour wheelchair accessible? Unfortunately, this tour isn’t accessible for wheelchairs due to the beach terrain. What is the cancellation policy? We understand plans change. 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