

Paris: Normandy
Operating Hours:Day trips depart from Paris; check departure times when booking
The Vibe:The D-Day beaches and the memory of 1944
On the Normandy coast, the beaches of the 1944 landings are marked by cemeteries and museums. A day trip brings the turning point of the war within reach.
Wind sweeps the wide sands below the American cemetery's white crosses. Bunkers and craters still scar the cliffs above Omaha Beach.
- Day trips to the 1944 D-Day landing beaches
- The American cemetery and coastal memorials
- Guided history of the Normandy campaign
- A full day, with lunch and transfers
Fit For
- 🌍 History travellers: "Stand where the invasion turned the war."
- 👵 Seniors: "A moving, guided day of remembrance."
- 🧳 Solo: "A guided day trip with transfers."
- 💼 Business: "A meaningful group excursion."
Highlights
- Omaha Beach and the landing sites
- The Normandy American Cemetery
- Coastal bunkers and gun batteries
- A guide on the D-Day campaign
- The WWI battlefields option — Hidden Gem
Paris Local Expert

Hamed (Leo) Kiani
Table of Contents
- Day trips depart early from central Paris
- A few hours' drive to the Normandy coast
- Check the departure point and time when booking
Food & Coffee Shops
Lunch is included on most trips
Café stops in the coastal towns
Bring water for the long day
Lunch is included on most trips
Café stops in the coastal towns
Bring water for the long day
Insider Tips
Dress warmly; the coast is windy
It is a long day, so rest the evening before
Choose the WWI option for the Somme battlefields
Dress warmly; the coast is windy
It is a long day, so rest the evening before
Choose the WWI option for the Somme battlefields
Photography Tips
The cemetery's crosses make a solemn frame
The wide beaches suit big, empty shots
The bunkers photograph well against the sky
The cemetery's crosses make a solemn frame
The wide beaches suit big, empty shots
The bunkers photograph well against the sky
Things To Do Nearby
Bayeux and its medieval tapestry
The coastal villages of Normandy
The cliffs of Pointe du Hoc
Bayeux and its medieval tapestry
The coastal villages of Normandy
The cliffs of Pointe du Hoc





