Normandy Battlefields D-Day Private Trip with VIP Services from Paris

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Duration:12 hours to 13 hours (approx.)
Location: Bayeux, Normandy

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Visit Normandy's most important World War II sites, including Omaha Beach, Pont du Hoc, the American Cemetery, Arromanches, and Utah Beach (optional), with a focus on American troops during the significant events of D-Day. This private full-day tour from Paris is totally customizable, allowing your group to spend more time at the Normandy battlefields and monuments that interest you most. Expect a professional, multilingual guide to transport you by luxury Mercedes-Benz minivan, ensuring a comfortable roundtrip ride to this significant region of northwest France.

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1. D-Day Beaches (Plages du Debarquement de la Bataille de Normandie)
Your private tour guide will take your private group up for a full day of World War II history, with an emphasis on the American soldiers who fought to protect the Allies and their people. You will visit important sites such as the ones that follow.
2. Pointe du Hoc
Start your visit with your private guide by Pointe du Hoc, where American troops landed on D-Day. This is one of the most significant World War II sites, and unlike many other Normandy landmarks, Pointe du Hoc is largely untouched, making this an emotional and powerful place to begin the private tour. Your expert guide will take you through the history and significance of what happened here on June 6, 1944, as American troops scaled the cliffs (the highest point in the region) to take back control from German troops who had built 6 casemates to house a battery of 155 mm guns. Stand before this site, situated Utah Beach and Omaha Beach, and reflect on the heroic struggle of the American Second Ranger Battalion under the command of Lt. Col. James E. Rudder. Ultimately, many American soldiers sacrificed their lives in order to protect fellow troops from German counterattacks.
3. Omaha Beach
Leaving Pointe duc Hoc, continue on a drive for a visit to Omaha Beach, the site of one of the most significant events of World War II. Stand on the sands where 2,400 American soldiers lost their lives on D-Day in an effort to secure a beachhead spanning some 5 miles between Port en Bessin and the Vire River, linking up with the British landings at Gold Beach and the Americans at Utah Beach. Your guide will take you through this history of Omaha Beach before leaving you with free time to reflect and pay your respects to those who fought against the German 352nd Infantry Division. When you are ready, a provided lunch will be served before heading to the American Cemetery.
4. Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
After lunch your journey continues with an extensive visit to the 172.5-acre American Cemetery of Colleville, the resting place of some 9,387 military, most of whom lost their lives in the D-Day landings. Here, take your time visiting the graves, the Memorial, the Wall of the Missing, and the chapel. Your visit will be followed with a stop at the beautifully designed American Interpretive Center, where you will have the opportunity to watch remarkable short films and documentaries relating the events of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy operations.
5. Arromanches-les-Bains
Leaving the American Cemetery, you'll sit back and relax on a drive to the Arromanches with its vestiges of the artificial harbor (Mulberry Bridge), Longues-sur-Mer and the German artillery battery, which gave the allies a pounding on the morning of June 6. It is actually the only coastal battery to have kept its guns, giving an impressive picture of what an Atlantic wall gun emplacement was really like. At the end of your day you will be given free time to explore the Caen Peace Memorial, a place for contemplating war in general and why it is important not to forget the legacy of the Second World War.

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Posted By : Kathryn_V
Ricardo was a great host, educator and driver. Arrived promptly for pickup and traveled safely to Normandy including a great stop in a small town for the best ham & cheese baguettes. Very flexible. Provided time for our family to enjoy each stop with the right amount of history discussion. Highly recommend this experience, well worth the investment.
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Posted On : 2024-01-02 09:35:34

Posted By : Diane_B
Loved the museum and the Omaha Beach memorial sculpture. Loved the American cemetery. Your guide was very knowledgeable and competent, as well as friendly.
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Posted On : 2023-12-30 03:36:32

Posted By : Robert_C
What a magnificent trip - and our guide, Fabrice, was phenomenol. He made all the difference. Long day but absolutely worth it
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Posted On : 2023-12-29 12:25:56

Posted By : Natalie_C
If I could give this experience 10 stars, I would!! Pablo was an excellent driver, guide, and conversationalist. He was a wealth of knowledge about the history of Normandie, but also world history, French politics, current affairs, you name it! He answered our questions (and our kids questions). Even our 4 kids had a great time. Our 14 and 12 year old boys said this was their favorite day of our whole Paris trip. Thank you Pablo for an amazing experience!
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Posted On : 2023-12-29 04:54:38

Posted By : Elgene_W
Lucile was fabulous and on time!! Everything went as planned. Very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. It was cold and rainy but Lucile took care of everything and made the best of it.very emotional journey through Normandy.
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Posted On : 2023-12-27 21:50:33

Posted By : Katy_K
Fabrice was a superb guide for us. Extremely knowledge on all the history of Normandy-not only of the events surrounding WW2, but going back 1000 years. In addition he was extremely kind and considerate about making the tour work for my husband, who has difficulty walking stairs and long distances. We thoroughly enjoyed the day trip to Normandy, and highly recommend it.
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Posted On : 2023-12-13 15:10:16

Posted By : Karri_N
Wow is all we can say! It’s a long day but worth every minute. Our driver, Ricardo, made the trip so special. He was knowledgeable & kept us on track so that we could take full advantage of the day to Normandy. It is emotional and educational. So glad we made the trip. And a special thx to Ricardo! We all agree he was the friendliest, most knowledgeable person we could have had for this trip! Thank you!!!
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Posted On : 2023-12-11 12:24:32

Posted By : Blake_S
Unforgettable experience to see the beaches and cliffs that the young men had to cross on D Day. A true sacrifice.
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Posted On : 2023-11-28 08:02:26

Posted By : Katie_O
Steve was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable. This trip was on my husbands bucket list and we had very little time in France. This was the best way to see the highlights of Normandy in such a short time.
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Posted On : 2023-11-26 12:29:15

Posted By : Cheryl_S
Pablo brought everything to life with our family of eight age 10 - 69. Love how he told stories of the landing and our 15 year old history buff birthday boy loved. High recommend.
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Posted On : 2023-11-22 11:32:05