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Normandy Landing Beaches 2 Days Trip with Pick-Up from Paris
4(2 reviews)Paris, France
48hDurationEnglish, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupModerateLevel
About this experience
This two-day trip from Paris includes an overnight stay in Caen and visits to Normandy and Brittany. Travelers will explore the historic cities of Rouen and Honfleur, and visit World War II sites such as the Normandy D-Day landing beaches and the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. The itinerary also includes a visit to the walled port city of Saint-Malo and a tour of Mont St-Michel. The package includes overnight accommodation, dinner, breakfast, entrance fees, and transportation. It is suitable for travelers interested in history and scenic landscapes. Note that the trip involves a group setting.
Itinerary
1
Rouen Tourisme
Your first stop is Rouen, the capital of the region. This historic city was once one of the largest and most prosperous cities of medieval Europe, and a capital of the Anglo-Norman dynasties.
2
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen
Hop out for a walking tour of Rouen’s top sights, including impressive Rouen Cathedral and the site where Joan of Arc was executed in 1431.
3
Le Vieux Bassin
Continue your tour to Honfleur, known for its picturesque old harbor captured countless times by the famous Impressionist painters, including Claude Monet.
4
Office de Tourisme de Honfleur
Tour the charming old town and have free time for lunch (own expense).
5
Omaha Beach
In the afternoon, head to the beaches of Normandy, where the D-Day landings occurred during World War II. Hear stories about the Allied invasions of German-occupied France as you visit Omaha Beach, one of the most difficult landing sites. Visit the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, overlooking the sea, where you can pay your respects to the fallen soldiers of WWII
6
Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
Visit the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, overlooking the sea, where you can pay your respects to the fallen soldiers of WWII
7
Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach
Make a short stop in the coastal city of Arromanches, another D-Day site
8
Office De Tourisme De Caen
Overnight at the Accommodation 4* hotel.
9
Les Remparts de Saint-Malo
Venture to the heart of Brittany to your first stop, the walled port city of Saint-Malo
10
Statue de la Liberte
Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel before embarking on the second day of your tour.
11
Cathedrale de Saint-Malo
Take a guided walking tour along the ocean-front ramparts, and visit Saint-Malo Cathedral. Enjoy free time for lunch (own expense).
12
Baie du Mont St Michel
Your 2-day tour culminates with a visit to one of France’s most iconic attractions, Mont St-Michel, a historic abbey situated amidst a vast bay.
13
Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel
Walk up the hilly village for a walking tour of the fascinating 8th-century Benedictine abbey, founded as a monastery by Archangel St Michael. Your Abbey entrance ticket is included, allowing you to explore this iconic monument at your own pace.
14
Fortifications du Mont-Saint-Michel
Learn about its history, architecture and many uses over the years, including a prison, a castle, a strategic fortification and a major cultural and pilgrimage center during the Middle Ages. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. At the top of the hill, enjoy views over the bay, and don’t miss the amazing spectacle of the tide coming in and surrounding the entire island! Follow your tour with free time to explore and shop around the village.
15
Paris
Back to Paris in the evening.
What's included / not included
Professional guide and luxury, air-conditioned coach transportEntrance tickets for monuments and museums4-star hotel accommodation (double room with private bathroom) with porterage serviceHotel pick-up availableMeals included: 1 dinner and 1 breakfastTwo intense days discovering one of the region’s most beautiful areas
Gratuities2 LunchesHotel Drop-offWi-Fi is not available on the coach.Restroom facilities are not available on the coach.
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Good to know
- This tour is not recommended for passengers with walking difficulties, as the climb to the Abbey at Mont St-Michel has many steps
- There is a maximum of two people per room. Separate bookings should be made for each room required.
- There will be a short stop on the way back to Paris
- For any booking required a single room, you will be asked to pay extra fee (36€) at the agency before the departure
- Infants under the age of 3 must share a bed with their parents if no baby cots are available at the hotel
- Please bring a maximum of one piece of luggage per person.
- If you require twin beds, please contact the team in advance so we can ensure this arrangement.
- For any booking requiring a single room (as triple rooms are not available), a supplement will need to be paid at the time of reservation. If you would like a twin room, please let us know at the time of booking.
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