Travelers who visit the historical battlefields of Normandy often come away describing the experience as moving, emotional and memorable. Standing in the midst of the landing beaches is certainly an experience that should not be missed, and choosing the right day trip from Paris will be defining in ensuring your day is comprehensive, informative and unhurried. This meticulously studied itinerary is designed to bring together the most poignant historical sites of Normandy with the opportunity to appreciate the rich traditions that characterize this area – all woven together masterfully through the illuminating tales and knowledge of an expert guide.

You’ll first arrive at the exceptional Utah Beach Museum, housed in an original German bunker and built on the very beach where the first American troops landed. You’ll stop for a brief visit in a traditional Norman cider-making orchard, where we’ll enjoy a tasting of the cider and Calvados in an original 17th century barn.

You’ll continue our exploration of Normandy with a typical Norman-style lunch, freshly prepared for us with only seasonal ingredients. After lunch, we will travel to Pointe du Hoc, a German defense situated on the cliff tops and heroically taken by US Rangers. This cliff overlooking the English Channel today remains very much as it was left over half a century ago by the Rangers. Many of the original German fortifications have been left in place, and the area is still scarred by bomb craters.

Take the opportunity to tour the beautiful region of Normandy while its sites are less crowded.
Visit the WWII US landing beaches in Normandy
Explore the Utah Beach Museum (in an original Bunker)
Visit the Pointe du Hoc Battlefield, heroically taken by US Rangers
Enjoy a typical Norman lunch on the port of Grandcamp Maisy

Please note that the cider tasting isn't available on Sundays
It is strongly recommended that all clients who are traveling with infants bring their own infant or child seat. It is considered the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure the safety of their child
This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended
Guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance cannot be accommodated; also, strollers or baby carriages aren't allowed

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Expert, English-speaking tour guide
Entrance ticket and reservation fee for all sites visited
All transfers in an air-conditioned coach
Lunch, including one glass of cider

Extra beverages at lunch (a glass of cider is served with lunch)

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Église Notre-Dame de Compassion, Place du Général Kœnig, Paris, France

Meeting point:

In front of the Church Notre-Dame de Compassion (Place du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris). Your representative (holding a City Wonders sign) will be standing in the middle of the Place du Général Koening, in front of the Church. Arriving by metro: Take metro Line 1 to “Porte Maillot”, take exit number 4 “Avenue Charles de Gaulle”, located 10mn away from the meeting point. When exiting the metro, you will see a big brown Tower and a big rectangular building named “Palais des Congrès”. Walk towards the big brown Tower, up the Boulevard Pershing keeping the “Palais des Congrès” building to your right. Once you reach the big brown Tower, look to your left, you’ll see a Church surrounded by trees. This is where your meeting point is. Arriving by taxi: Ask the driver to drop you at the Notre-Dame de Compassion Church, located on Place du Général Koening 75017 Paris.