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 : Q8122IVscotth
Antoine provided a professional and courteous guide experience with us and was knowledgeable about the trip The locations were moving and beautiful
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 17:48:56

Posted By : Jason_H
This tour is worth the drive to the coast from Paris. Seeing the major monuments, key beach landing areas, and the cemetery were all significant and very moving. Our guide added appropriate insights throughout the journey. The addition of the cider tasting and lunch stop were excellent. We would highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 12:40:26

Posted By : Patricia_H
Our guide, Julian was phenomenal and very knowledgeable. He made the day very worthwhile. You walk away with an understanding of the day and why so many died….a true immersion in the history of that day and the few days that followed.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 16:13:12

Posted By : elvialucias
The tour was great, BUT, our tour guide was so sick, he was coughing all day long, it was so uncomfortable but the worst part was that Paris-Normandy was only our second destination, I'm 100% sure he contagied us with whatever he had, tour companies should NOT allow tour guides to work sick. It is totally unacceptable. Now, we are at Florence, Italy, me, my husband and our daughter are all sick. We were 8 people total in our tour group, I wonder if they got sick too.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 10:53:24

Posted By : ROSIE_R
My fiance and I enjoyed the tour very much. Be prepared for an all day excursion since it is quite a drive. Overall we had a really great time and would do it again.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 07:43:02

Posted By : Curiosity15191763427
Bruno did an excellent job getting us to all the stops and with great commentary about the history of the site in relation to the D-Day events.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 14:31:45

Posted By : J9187UJdonk
I'm really glad that I made this choice--everything was better than expected. Our guide was personable and knowledgeable, the van was comfortable and clean, lunch was great, and the day created memories that will be with me for a long time.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 17:23:52

Posted By : S2367QIfreds
A long day, but worth it. The van's third row needs more leg room. Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkllllllllllllllllllkkkklkllkllkk
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 09:56:57

Posted By : Michael_N
Enzo, our tour guide was fantastic! We appreciated his knowledge, sense of humor, and joyful energy. He customized the tour for our group and was respectful, kind, and helpful. The tour van was a comfortable ride to experience a powerful tour of Normandy. This was our second tour with Viatour and will be booking more tours.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 04:07:59

Posted By : Judy_A
The Overload Museum, the lunch, the cider tasting, playing of taps at the cemetery , and our guide, Bruno, who was very knowledgeable and and excellent group leader.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13 04:29:07