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Normandy D-Day & Omaha Beach Small-Group Tour from Paris

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13 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Discover Normandy’s D-Day history on a small-group day trip from Paris, with a maximum of 7 guests, travelling in a comfortable Mercedes vehicle.
Enjoy live commentary from your guide and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off when this option is selected during booking.
Visit 5 major D-Day sights: the Caen Memorial and Museum, one of the leading museums dedicated to World War II and peace; a German gun battery; Omaha Beach and its Signal Monument; the Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Center; and the Overlord Museum, featuring an extensive collection of World War II military vehicles, equipment and artifacts.
Travelling with a larger group? We can accommodate up to 12 guests using two comfortable Mercedes minivans.
P.S. Looking for a more personal experience? We also offer customizable private D-Day tours of Normandy.

What's Included

  • Visit to the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer
  • Visit to Omaha Beach and its Signal Monument with Lunch break
  • Admission ticket to the Caen Memorial and Museum
  • Meals and drinks, Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Gratuities (optional)
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Meeting and Pickup

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We offer two convenient pickup options: meet us at the main entrance of the Opéra Garnier or enjoy door-to-door pickup directly from your hotel.If your hotel is not listed among the pickup locations, simply let us know its name, and we will do our best to arrange a convenient pickup solution.Your private Mercedes vehicle will be waiting for you at your hotel entrance at the scheduled pickup time. Our team will contact you one day before your trip to reconfirm all pickup details.

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10 Place de l'Opéra
75009 Paris, France

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Your Normandy D-Day Experience From the Caen Memorial to Omaha Beach and the Normandy American Cemetery, this full-day excursion takes you to five significant D-Day sites. Explore World War II history, discover the German coastal defenses at Longues-sur-Mer, and learn about the events of June 6, 1944, with your experienced tour guide.
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07:30 Enjoy convenient door-to-door pickup and travel to Caen in a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan. The journey to the Caen Memorial takes approximately 3 hours, covering around 240 km (150 miles). We will make one stop at a highway rest stop with cafés and restrooms along the way.
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Memorial de Caen

10:30 - 12:30 Located in Caen, the Caen Memorial is one of France’s leading museums dedicated to World War II and the pursuit of peace. Its extensive exhibitions provide a compelling overview of the Battle of Normandy while bringing history to life through the personal stories of the people who experienced the war.Highlights include:A 20-minute documentary about Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy.The opportunity to explore a German bunker as part of your museum visit.An impressive collection of World War II artifacts and historical documents, including the famous Enigma cipher machine.A moving and thought-provoking documentary about the defeat of the French army in June 1940.The museum offers a fascinating and deeply human perspective on World War II, exploring military operations and political decisions alongside the experiences of ordinary people caught up in the conflict.12:30 Continue to the German gun battery at Longues-sur-Mer.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Longues-sur-Mer

13:10 - 13:30 Explore the German gun battery at Longues-sur-Mer, part of the Atlantic Wall, an extensive system of coastal defenses built by Nazi Germany along the coast of occupied Western Europe to repel an Allied invasion.Stretching for approximately 1,670 miles (2,700 km), the Atlantic Wall included bunkers, gun emplacements and other fortifications. The Longues-sur-Mer battery was one of the key German coastal artillery positions defending the Normandy coastline on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Its four large naval guns were capable of targeting Allied ships approaching the landing beaches.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Omaha Beach

14:00 - 15:00 Arrive at Omaha Beach, one of the most significant D-Day landing sites of June 6, 1944. Learn about the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of the Allied troops who landed here under devastating German fire. Approximately 34,000 American troops landed at Omaha Beach on D-Day, making it one of the largest and most challenging of the Allied landing operations.Take time to reflect on this historic beach, visit the Signal Monument, and enjoy a lunch break at one of the nearby restaurants.15:00 After lunch, continue to the Normandy American Cemetery, located just a 5-minute drive from Omaha Beach.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

15:10 - 16:10 Visit the Normandy American Cemetery, a moving and unforgettable memorial overlooking Omaha Beach. The cemetery is the final resting place of 9,387 American service members who gave their lives during the Allied campaign in Europe, most of them during the Battle of Normandy. The Wall of the Missing commemorates another 1,557 American service members whose remains were never recovered.Walk among the white marble headstones and visit the memorial colonnade, featuring the powerful sculpture Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves and maps illustrating the military operations of World War II.At the Visitor Center, discover exhibits telling the stories of the American soldiers who fought in Normandy and explaining the planning, events and human cost of the D-Day landings. This deeply moving visit offers an opportunity to reflect on the courage, sacrifice and legacy of the men and women who helped liberate Europe.16:10 Continue to the nearby Overlord Museum
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1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach

16:15 - 17:00 Located just a few hundred yards from the Normandy American Cemetery, the Overlord Museum offers a fascinating look at the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy through an extensive collection of World War II artifacts and military equipment.Explore an impressive display of tanks, artillery, weapons, military vehicles, a V-1 flying bomb, personal belongings and other historical objects. The museum brings the events of D-Day to life, offering a closer look at the equipment used and the experiences of the soldiers who fought in Normandy.17:00 After your museum visit, relax on the journey back to Paris in your comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan. The drive takes approximately 3.5 hours, covering around 290 km (180 miles), with a short stop at a highway rest area offering cafés and restrooms along the way.
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20:30 Arrive back in Paris and enjoy convenient door-to-door drop-off at your hotel. Please note that the arrival time may be slightly later depending on traffic conditions and your hotel’s location.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsHow many people are in the small group?The small-group tour accommodates up to 7 guests travelling in a comfortable Mercedes vehicle.Is hotel pickup available in Paris?Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available within our designated pickup area when this option is selected during booking. If your hotel is outside our pickup area, please don't hesitate to contact us. We'll do our best to find a convenient solution for you. Please check your booking details for your confirmed pickup arrangements.Are museum tickets included in the tour price?Yes. All entrance fees for the attractions included in the itinerary are covered, including admission to the Caen Memorial and Museum and the Overlord Museum. Please check the “What's Included” section for full details.Will a tour guide accompany us in Normandy?Yes. Your group is accompanied by a professional driver and an experienced tour guide who provides live commentary throughout the trip.
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What happens if fewer than 4 people book the small-group tour?Our small-group D-Day tour requires a minimum of 4 participants to operate. If fewer than 4 people have booked your departure, we will contact you in advance and offer alternative dates or the option to switch to a customizable private tour for an additional charge.The private tour includes an additional visit to Pointe du Hoc, one of Normandy’s most significant D-Day sites, and lasts approximately 14 hours.We will explain the available options and any additional cost before you make your decision.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Normandy D-Day & Omaha Beach Small-Group Tour from Paris?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Normandy D-Day & Omaha Beach Small-Group Tour from Paris?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Visit to the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer.
  • Visit to Omaha Beach and its Signal Monument with Lunch break.
  • Admission ticket to the Caen Memorial and Museum.
  • All Fees and Taxes, Bottled Water.
  • Visit to the German Gun Battery at Longues-sur-Mer.
  • Admission to the Overlord Museum.
  • Transportation in a comfortable Mercedes minivan.
  • Professional driver and experienced tour guide providing live commentary throughout the trip.
The following is NOT included:
  • Meals and drinks, Personal expenses and souvenirs.
  • Gratuities (optional).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Normandy D-Day & Omaha Beach Small-Group Tour from Paris is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Normandy D-Day & Omaha Beach Small-Group Tour from Paris will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

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  • Visit to the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer
  • Visit to Omaha Beach and its Signal Monument with Lunch break
  • Admission ticket to the Caen Memorial and Museum
  • All Fees and Taxes, Bottled Water
  • Visit to the German Gun Battery at Longues-sur-Mer
  • Admission to the Overlord Museum
  • Transportation in a comfortable Mercedes minivan
  • Professional driver and experienced tour guide providing live commentary throughout the trip
  • Meals and drinks, Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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