Paris to Normandy D-Day Tour: Omaha Beach Cemetery Visit

Stand on the beaches where the invasion began, then honor the fallen at row upon row of white crosses.

This full-day tour from Paris visits the three defining sites of the Normandy landings: Omaha Beach, where the 4th Infantry Division landed; Pointe du Hoc, where US Army Rangers scaled the cliffs; and the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer. A licensed English-speaking guide leads groups of no more than a small party, and the day includes museum entry, a lunch break at a local restaurant, and round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. The tour runs 11 to 12 hours from Paris and is suitable for all fitness levels. Children from age 3 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Pointe du Hoc40m
2. Omaha Beach30m
3. Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial45m

Visit Normandy D-Day historic sites

• Explore 4th Infantry Division landing site
• Visit Pointe du Hoc cliffs
• Walk on Omaha Beach
• Enjoy lunch at local restaurant
• Visit Normandy American Cemetery

The experience

The day starts early from Paris and heads northwest toward the Normandy coast. Your guide, a licensed historian fluent in English, frames the route itself as part of the story: the roads the troops traveled, the geography that shaped the strategy. By mid-morning you're standing on Omaha Beach, one of the five landing zones, where the 4th Infantry Division came ashore on June 6, 1944. The beach is quiet now, but the guide walks you through what happened there: the obstacles in the sand, the bluffs above, the scale of the operation. Museum tickets are included, so you move through the exhibits without stopping to buy entry at the door.

From Omaha, the route turns to Pointe du Hoc, the jagged headland where US Army Rangers climbed the cliff face under fire to destroy German gun emplacements. The Rangers used ropes and ladders. The climb took minutes but changed the outcome of the landing. You walk the clifftop, see the bomb craters still visible in the grass, and stand where the Rangers stood. The guide does not invent drama. The place carries it. Lunch follows at a local restaurant where you eat regional Normandy fare and rest before the final stop.

The American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer holds 9,387 graves, most of them marked with white crosses in perfect rows, some with Stars of David. The guide does not rush this part. You walk among the headstones, read the names and dates, and the scale of loss becomes concrete. The memorial building overlooks the beach where many of these men landed. The tour ends here, and the drive back to Paris takes the late afternoon and early evening.

What’s included

• Licensed English-speaking guide.
• museum entry tickets.
• lunch at a local Normandy restaurant.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport from Paris and back.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and FridayDeparts at 06:30

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (3 to 17 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by The French Experience

Is this one for you?Small-group size and a licensed guide mean you move through the sites without a crowd, and the fixed itinerary with included tickets and lunch removes the logistics of planning a day this long from Paris on your own.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 17 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is Pointe du Hoc and why did the Rangers have to climb it?

Pointe du Hoc is a fortified headland on the Normandy coast where German gun batteries were positioned to fire on the landing beaches. US Army Rangers scaled the cliff face on D-Day to destroy the guns and prevent them from raking the invasion fleet. The bomb craters from the assault are still visible in the ground today.

Is lunch included in the tour price, or do I pay separately at the restaurant?

Lunch at a local Normandy restaurant is included in the tour. You do not pay separately for the meal itself, though you may choose to purchase additional drinks or items beyond what is provided.

How long is the drive from Paris to the beaches?

The full tour runs 11 to 12 hours including travel time from Paris. The drive to Normandy takes roughly two to two and a half hours each way, with the remaining time spent walking the sites and the lunch break.

What museums do the included tickets cover?

The tour includes entry to the museums at the D-Day landing sites. Your guide will specify which ones as the day unfolds, and tickets are handled as part of the package so you do not stop to purchase them separately.

Is the guide a historian, and what language does he or she speak?

Your guide is a licensed historian who speaks English fluently and leads the tour in English throughout the day, providing context for each site and the events of June 6, 1944.