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Paris and the Normandy Invasion Beaches Tour with Mont St-Michel

A visit to the Normandy Invasion Beaches is a life-changing experience for many.

A tour to the Normandy invasion beaches, cemeteries, and battle sites pays tribute to the acts of bravery our heroes displayed on June 6, 1944.  It brings with it a greater understanding and appreciation of the events surrounding that fateful day.  Walk in the sand at Utah and Omaha beach to get the vantage point of the liberators when their landing-craft ramps dropped into the surf.  Visit enemy bunkers.  Stare down the cliffs scaled by the Rangers at Pointe du Hoc.  Walk through liberated villages still scarred by the ferocious fighting. Stand on the hallowed ground where “The Bedford Boys” sacrificed all they could as the first wave of invaders at Vierville Draw. Everyone experiences different emotions upon seeing the field of crosses and Stars of David at the American Cemetery, but be assured of this - the memory of your visit will not soon be forgotten.

Visit all Five Beaches:  Get right on the beaches and view what the invaders faced as they were given the command to "go" and hit the Normandy beaches.  Visit Utah Beach & Omaha Beach (American), Sword & Gold (British/Commonwealth) and Juno (Canadian) beaches.  Special attention is paid to Easy Red and Dog Green sectors. A small group tour is the only way to see the Normandy Invasion Beaches.

Museums:  Private tour of Utah Beach Museum. Private tour of Hillman Bunker (based upon availablity).  Pegasus Bridge Museum, American Cemetery Visitor Center.   

Other Sites and Memorials: Pegasus Bridge, Café Gondrée, Ranville Commonwealth Cemetery, Ouisterham Casino, Commandos memorial, Mulberry artificial reefs, La Fiére, St. Mere Eglise, Brecourt Manor, Easy Red beach, Vierville Draw, entrance to various bunkers, visits to various gun placements, American Cemetery at Collevile-sur-Mer, Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, Pointe du Hoc, Church of Angoville-Au-Plain, Le Cambe Germany war cemetery, plus many more memorials and sites of interest.  Let us know exactly what you want to see and we will put it on the itinerary.

Mont St-Michel:  Visit one of the wonders of the world, the "Castle in the Sea", the abbey of Mont St-Michel.  Private guided van transportation between our hotel with admission to the abbey.

Also:  Enjoy a wonderful evening Seine River Cruise and enjoy a sparkling Eiffel Tower.  Professionally guided Bayeux city walk and famous Bayuex tapestries.

This tour of the Normandy Invasion Beaches is with a a small group of travelers.  The experience of walking in the sands of Utah and Omaha beach or entering the bunkers is something that can't be found with those big bus tours.  This is the Normandy Invasion Beaches tour for you.

What's Included?
  • 1 night in Paris hotel.  5 nights in Bayeux, headquarters for our Normandy tours.  Breakfast is included.
  • Train transportation between Paris and Bayeux, our headquarters for the Normandy portion of the tour.
  • Professional guide services with luxury van transportation.  A tour leader is with the group 24/7.
  • Rich, ambitious, and smartly planned itinerary.
What Makes this Tour So Special?
  • Everyone feels welcome with a small group of 10-13 friendly travelers.  We move about quickly and efficiently at our own pace.  The obvious advantage to traveling with a small group of 10-14 travelers is that we are able to get to sites the big bus tours cannot get to.  We get right on the beaches, in the bunkers, and have special access to certain sites (Hillman Bunker, Brecourt Manor, and private entrance to bunker at Utah Beach) other tour groups cannot get to.
  • Supply us with the name and company of someone you knew who participated in D-Day and we will do the research to find out what their role was.
  • Every traveler has input on what we see and do on this trip.
  • Solo travelers as well as those with travel partners welcome. 
  • Professional licensed guides are with us in Normandy.  They passionately tell the story of D-Day.  Tour leaders are with the group 24/7.
  • Personal Service: The Professor makes sure you are well-prepared for the tour. We advise on all aspects of the trip such as air itineraries, money matters, packing, passports, and what to expect on this tour.  We are here to help - call us (413.528.2125) or email us with your questions.
  • Well-planned itineraries for those who like to see and do a lot. 
Want to Go or Have a Question?
Hotels and Important Info
  • Travelers depart from their home city and meet at the hotel in Paris.  Airfare is not included.
  • Travelers must be able to walk 2-4 miles daily and have no mobility issues to tour the Normandy Invasion Beaches.
  • Hotels:  Paris Hotel Grand Balcons.  Hotel Churchill Bayeux.
  • Extra nights in Paris or Bayeux available upon request.

2024 Tour Dates and Pricing
  • Normandy Invasion Beaches Tour Starts in Paris on September 23, 2024
    • September 23:  Paris
    • September 24:  Arrival in Bayeux.  Bayeux walking tour.
    • September 25:  Invasion Beaches Tour Day 1
    • September 26:  Invasion Beaches Tour Day 2
    • September 27:  Invasion Beaches Tour Day 3
    • September 28:  Mt St Michel
    • September 29:  Return to Paris
  • Price:  $3199 per person, double occupancy.  Have your own room for only $649.  Email or call for additional discount availability.