About This Tour
This is the definitive private D-Day tour from Paris for American travelers. Covering the full arc of the Allied landings on June 6, 1944, your expert historian guide takes you through the most iconic — and most moving — sites in Normandy. From the shell-scarred cliffs of Pointe du Hoc to the white crosses of the American Cemetery overlooking the sea, every stop carries the weight of history.
Unlike group bus tours, this experience is entirely yours. Your guide adapts the day to your interests, your pace, and your family's history. If a relative served in Normandy, tell us — we can research their unit and take you to the exact ground they fought on.
American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer
German bunker above Omaha Beach
Bomb craters, Pointe du Hoc
Tour Highlights
Pointe du Hoc — Ranger cliff assault
Omaha Beach — Saving Private Ryan sectors
American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer
Mulberry Harbour, Arromanches
Pegasus Bridge — first D-Day objective
German Atlantic Wall bunkers
Ancestral Research Available
Proposed Itinerary
6:30 am
Departure from ParisDirect pickup from your hotel or accommodation anywhere in Paris. Coffee & croissant stop on the way.
Pointe du Hoc
US Rangers — Cliff AssaultOne of the most dramatic sites in all of Normandy. The bomb craters, German bunkers, and shattered concrete tell the story of 225 Rangers who scaled 30-metre cliffs under enemy fire. Duration approx. 1 hour.
Omaha Beach
Dog Green & Charlie SectorsThe most famous — and bloodiest — American landing beach. Your guide walks you onto the sand and explains the German defensive system, Allied preparation, and the chaos of June 6, 1944. Immortalised in Saving Private Ryan. Duration approx. 1 hour.
US Cemetery
American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer9,387 American soldiers rest here overlooking the beach they died to take. A profoundly moving pilgrimage site. Duration approx. 1 hour.
Lunch
Traditional Norman LunchIn a charming local fishing village — or sandwiches in the van if you prefer to keep moving. Decided on the day together.
Mulberry Harbour
Arromanches — Port WinstonThe ingenious artificial harbour that supplied the entire Allied army after D-Day. Vast concrete remnants still visible in the bay around the charming town of Arromanches-les-Bains.
Pegasus Bridge
First Allied Objective of D-DayCaptured by British glider troops minutes after midnight on June 6. Made famous by the book and film The Longest Day. "Hold until relieved!" Optional stop at the British Commonwealth Cemetery.
~4:30 pm
Return to ParisDirect drop-off at your Paris accommodation. Arrival 7–8 pm depending on traffic. Refreshment stop on the way back.
What's Included & Not Included
Included
- All taxes — no hidden fees
- Private luxury 7-seat air-conditioned minibus
- Expert English-speaking historian guide & driver
- Door-to-door Paris pickup & drop-off
- All road charges, parking & highway tolls
- Flexible itinerary — adjustable on the day
- Hotel & restaurant recommendations on request
- Transportation insurance
Not Included
- Meals & beverages
- Entrance fees to museums & sites
- Your personal travel insurance
- Guide's lunch (max €20, on guests)
- Optional gratuity for your guide
Practical Information
What to Wear
Good walking shoes and a wind/waterproof jacket are essential on the Normandy coast. In winter, bring extra layers — the van has plenty of space for a bag.
Weather
We operate in all conditions. If the forecast is severe, we can suggest an alternative date where possible. Don't leave Normandy as your last-day tour — keep flexibility.
Drive Time
Approximately 3 hours each way from Paris. Your guide stops for coffee & croissants on the way out, and a refreshment break on the way back.
Ancestral & Military Research
Did a family member fight in Normandy — or anywhere else in the liberation of Europe? Tell us their name, unit, or division. We research their movements, find the exact ground they fought on, and build your tour around their personal story. Many families have called it the most meaningful experience of their lives.