
Duration: 12 hrs approx.
Pointe du Hoc. American Cemetery + Omaha beach. Lunch in a 13th century farmhouse. Arromanches 360. Juno beach
From April 1st to March 31st
Departure: from 7.00 am on Tuesday and Saturday.
Travel through Normandy as far as the Pointe du Hoc, well-known for the assault of the heroic Rangers. Free time to visit.
Then onto the American Cemetery in Colleville, where 9386 soldiers are resting, for an emotional visit. In 2007 a new VISITOR CENTER has been created to commemorate the operations of June 6th 1944.You will also discover the bloody “Omaha Beach” and have time to spend some
moments on it before lunch.
Lunch is served at the “Ferme de la Rançonnière” (13th century) in the village of Crépon.
In the early afternoon, you will see the ruins of the Arromanches’ artificial harbour (built by the Allies in less than 15 days).
We suggest you then see the film “The price of Freedom” at the cinema Arromanches 360. This exceptional 20-minute film on 9 screens in a circular room combines library shots that have never been released and were taken in June 1944 by war correspondents, with current shots taken in these same places where peace has been restored.
Finally, you continue along the coasts of Gold and arrive at Juno Beach. Guided visit of Juno Beach to explore the remains of the Atlantic Wall before returning to Paris.
More informations:
The least tiring means of transport for a D-Day visit of the Normandy landing sites is by minibus.
After the day-long Normandy tour one cannot but be deeply moved by the thousands of soldiers who gave their lives for the liberation of Europe. The beaches and sites still bear witness to the human sacrifice.
Paris Vision offers various options for a tour of the landing beaches where the disembarkation took place in Normandy:
- Collection is possible directly from your hotel in Paris,
- Journey by bus or minibus,
- Visit the Caen Memorial or Arromanches 360.
The duration of your d-day tour in Normandy is 12 hours by minibus and 14 hours by bus. The time permits a thorough appreciation of the story of the landings on the very spot where it happened.
"What you need to know before the d day tour Normandy:
- The journey takes 3 hours,
- Stops are scheduled along the way,
- Lunch is included in each excursion.