Normandy D-Day Beaches & Juno Beach from Paris: Bunkers & Cemetery

What happened on Juno Beach in June 1944, and why you should walk it yourself

You walk Juno Beach where Canadian troops landed, explore two sealed German bunkers with a museum guide, visit the Juno Beach Center to understand the landings, and pay respects at the Canadian Cemetery and Ardenne Abbey. The small-group format (8 people max) and included transport from Paris mean you don't arrange logistics yourself. Just show up and spend the day learning what happened here.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery30m
2. Ardenne Abbey20m

Explore Juno Beach and Normandy sites

• Walk on Juno Beach sands
• See the Canada House
• Enter two German bunkers
• Visit Juno Beach Center museum
• Free time for lunch in Courseulles-sur-Mer
• Visit Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery
• See Hell's Corner advance point
• Visit Ardenne Abbey massacre site

The experience

What would it feel like to stand on the same stretch of sand where Canadian troops landed under fire 80 years ago? The Normandy D-Day tour from Paris takes you to Juno Beach, where you'll walk the actual shoreline, then step inside two German bunkers that are normally closed to the public. Your guide is official staff from the Juno Beach Center, so the history comes straight from someone who knows the ground.

The day moves through the key sites in order: first the beach itself and the famous "Canada House," the first building liberated in Normandy, then into those bunkers with their narrow corridors and gun ports still facing the water. After that you spend an hour in Courseulles-sur-Mer for lunch on your own (there are cafés right by the harbor), before heading inland to Hell's Corner, where Canadian troops pushed 5 miles from the beach before being held back. The Juno Beach Center museum sits between the beach and the cemetery, and it's the most detailed record of the Canadian landings anywhere. You'll have time to walk through it and understand what you've just seen.

The last stop is the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery, where 2,000 soldiers are buried. It's quiet and formal, with rows of white headstones and a chapel at the far end. You'll also visit Ardenne Abbey, where 20 Canadian soldiers were executed in June 1944 by members of the Hitler Youth: the abbey stands as a memorial to them now. The minivan holds 8 people maximum, so it never feels crowded, and you're back in Paris by evening. Transport from your hotel is included, and so are all the entry fees.

What’s included

• All entrance fees to Juno Beach Center, the German bunkers, and the Canadian Cemetery are included.
• Your day includes return transport from Paris by air-conditioned minivan, a guide from the Juno Beach Center for the bunker section, and visits to Hell's Corner and Ardenne Abbey.
• You have 1 hour free time in Courseulles-sur-Mer to find lunch on your own.
• The tour runs with a maximum of 8 people per group.

Before you book

Days and timesThursdayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Blue Fox Travel - Blue Bike Tours - Paris

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to understand the Canadian D-Day landings in detail without arranging your own transport and entry tickets: the small group size and included museum guide mean the history stays clear and personal the whole day.

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Top questions

How long is the tour?

Around 10 hours total, including the drive from Paris and back. You have 1 hour free time in Courseulles-sur-Mer for lunch.

Are the German bunkers really closed to the public normally?

Yes. The two bunkers on Juno Beach are sealed off except for this tour, and you enter them with an official Juno Beach Center guide.

Is lunch included?

No. You have 1 hour free time in Courseulles-sur-Mer to buy lunch at local cafés. The tour price covers entry fees and transport only.

What's the group size?

Maximum 8 people per tour, so it stays small and manageable.

Do I need to be fit for this?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. You walk on the beach and through the bunkers, but there are no strenuous climbs or long hikes.

What's the minimum age?

Minimum age is 7 years old.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Return transport from Paris by air-conditioned minivan is included in the price.

Does it run in bad weather?

Yes, the tour operates in all weather. Dress appropriately for wind and rain, as you'll be on the beach and outdoors most of the day.