Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting

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Duration:12 hours to 13 hours (approx.)
Location: Paris, Île-de-France

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Visit the most important D-Day sites in Normandy on this small-group day trip from Paris. You'll walk on Omaha Beach, go inside of German bunkers, visit the Overlord Museum, peer over the 110ft tall seaside cliffs at the Pointe du Hoc, and pay your respects to those who sacrificed it all at the American Cemetery. In order to bring a little sweetness to your visit you also enjoy a local Normandy Hard Cider tasting.

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1. Omaha Beach
Omaha Beach was known to be the most difficult military objective when the invasion of Normandy was being planned. In order to be sure that the Allied forces took it the youngest and most foolhardy soldiers were assigned to it, most of them were American. You'll walk on the same sands as them and learn about their acts of heroism and sacrifice.
2. Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach
Operation Overlord was the code name given to the Allied Invasion of northwest Europe. This museum has an unequaled collection of military equipment that was used to either defend or attack the coast of Normandy. Such as a full-sized authentic Higgins boat, with its front flap down, and impressive Sherman and Panzer tanks.
3. Batterie Allemande de Longues-Sure-Mer
This German Battery has a fully intact Command Bunker and 3 other bunkers that are still armed with huge 150 mm guns today. You'll climb inside the bunkers with your guide and find out what happened on the morning of D-day from the Axis perspective. Learning about Rommel's defenses known as the "Atlantic Wall".
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For lunch, you will stop at a mom-and-pop style restaurant such as the l'Hostéière. On the coast, there are no fancy restaurants. There are only little places with fresh local foods such as salads, omelets, barbecued meats, and crepes. We do not include your lunch in our tour price. You can pick whatever you want from the menu. Plan on spending 10-20€.
5. Pointe du Hoc
The Pointe-du-Hoc was a strategic German defensive point that had huge guns pointed towards both Omaha and Utah Beaches. On D-day, it was a top priority to capture. Here you will walk around huge bomb craters to the edge of a 110ft tall, seaside cliff. Learn how Rudders Rangers climbed it with rocket-powered grappling hooks and their bayonets.
6. Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
Here 9,388 white marble tombs stand in perfectly straight lines. You'll walk among the Crosses and Stars of David with your guide and pay your respects to those who sacrificed everything. You'll visit Medal of Honor winners and also the Niland brothers whose real-life story inspired the movie "Saving Private Ryan".
7. Ferme de la Sapiniere
Before there was a war there were apple trees to tend in Normandy. The apple orchards in Normandy grow dozens of different varieties of apples and turn them into amazing apple juices, hard ciders, and strong liquor called Calvados. We'll stop at one of the local orchards and you'll get to taste some of Normandy’s famous Cider. We’ll pay for your tasting.

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Posted By : Steven_K
Antoine was incredibly informative and knowledgeable yet made the entire day fun and engaging while still honoring the courage and sacrifice of all involved. Highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-04-25 12:41:08

Posted By : Jill_S
We were disappointed in our guide. His English was poor and he was very difficult to understand (and I speak conversational French!). He seemed to have no passion for the sites we were visiting, so at one point we latched onto the end of another tour, which was a much better experience. And while I understand that he didn’t want to disturb people who might have wanted to sleep on the long ride, it would have been nice if he had described our locations or some history as we were on the road.

We were also surprised that on a tour with a total van time of 6 hours, there was no bottled water available.

The itinerary of the tour itself was great—lots to see and do and LEARN. But we felt we could have learned more with a more knowledgeable guide.

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Posted On : 2024-04-25 05:21:30

Posted By : Peter_C
A very solemn experience in a sacred location. The small group tour was key. Our guide Felipe made all the difference in the world. He was so knowledgeable, patient and a wonderful personality
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Posted On : 2024-04-24 14:16:56

Posted By : Nancy_G
The tour itself was very moving. The four of us on this tour were quite impressed. Our tour guide was knowledgeable but was not as personable as other guides we have had in the past. Overall the experience was definitely worth it. However from Paris in a small mini van it was an extremely long day.
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Posted On : 2024-04-24 09:07:51

Posted By : Leslie_G
Antoine was wonderful. Fantastic day trip. The most moving and memorable experience. Standing where history happened opens one’s eyes to the absolute horror of war and how people came together to support democracy and freedom.
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Posted On : 2024-04-24 03:27:48

Posted By : X4914YMlizw
Took Blue Fox Tour to Normandy. Our guide, Enzo, was very informative, friendly and engaging. I would highly recommend this tour. It was our first time visiting. Very surreal.
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Posted On : 2024-04-23 14:47:54

Posted By : Stephanie_C
This was a great experience. Loved the small group setting, our guide Antoine was great and the cider tasting topped off a great day!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-23 09:11:43

Posted By : Patricia_B
Great tour guide. Very knowledgeable, patient, and kind. Kept tour going in a timely manner. It was a long tour, and there was a lot of walking; but it was worth it.
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Posted On : 2024-04-22 15:33:49

Posted By : Tony_C
Great day trip! Covered a lot of historic areas. This is a trip everyone should experience. Great guide!
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Posted On : 2024-04-22 03:21:06

Posted By : Laura_L
Julien was the perfect guide for this trip! He shared an awesome amount of historical information during our tour. His reverence for D-Day was appreciated by our group. The tour included great spots that really gave a sense of the magnitude of D-Day.
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Posted On : 2024-04-21 13:30:16