Private Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy D-Day Express trip from Paris.
- Free cancellation up to 60 days before
- Instant confirmation
- Hotel pickup
- Guided tour in English
About this experience
Private 15-hour full-day trip from Paris, Bayeux, Caen, Honfleur or Rouen with convenient door-to-door pickup and drop-off at your hotel in a comfortable Mercedes vehicle.
Discover Mont-Saint-Michel, one of Normandy’s most famous attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the medieval village and the Benedictine Abbey, with admission tickets and an audioguide included. Enjoy some free time to explore at your own pace.
Explore Normandy’s historic D-Day sites. Visit the Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Center in Colleville-sur-Mer, see the Omaha Beach Signal Monument in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer and Overlord museum which contains an extensive collection of World War II artifacts and military equipment.
Save valuable sightseeing time. Travel in a comfortable Mercedes minivan or E-Class sedan, allowing you to reach Normandy’s attractions more efficiently than on a large bus tour. You may save around two hours of travel time compared with a typical bus excursion.
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What’s included
- Bus fare
- Fuel surcharge
- Parking fees
- WiFi
- Transportation in a comfortable Mercedes vehicle
- Visit to Omaha Beach and its Signal Monument with Lunch break
- Visit to the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer
- Overlord museum visit
- Visit to Mont Saint-Michel Island and Abbey
- Two options: Live guided or Audio guided
- All Fees and Taxes,
- Bottled Water
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Entry / admission fee
- Gratuites and Souvenirs
- Meals and drinks
Itinerary
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Your Mont Saint-Michel and Normandy D-Day Experience
Discover two fascinating sides of Normandy’s history on a memorable day trip from Paris, Bayeux, Caen, Honfleur or Rouen. Visit the historic D-Day sites of Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc and the Normandy American Cemetery, then explore the medieval village and magnificent Benedictine Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From the dramatic battlefields of World War II to one of France’s most iconic medieval landmarks, this journey offers a remarkable blend of history, heritage and unforgettable scenery..
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07:30 Hotel Pickup and Departure to Normandy
07:30 Start your day with convenient door-to-door pickup from your hotel in Paris. Relax in a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan or Mercedes E220 sedan as we head to Normandy. The journey to the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer takes approximately 3.5 hours and covers around 280 km (175 miles). Along the way, we’ll make one stop at a highway rest area where you can enjoy a coffee, grab a snack or use the restroom before continuing our journey.
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11:00 - 12:00 Normandy American Cemetery
11:00 - 12:00 Visit the Normandy American Cemetery, a moving memorial overlooking Omaha Beach. This sacred site is the final resting place of 9,387 American military personnel who died during the Allied campaign in Europe, most of them during the Battle of Normandy. The Wall of the Missing commemorates another 1,557 American service members whose remains were never recovered.11:00 - 12:00 Normandy American Cemetery Walk among the rows of white marble headstones and explore the memorial colonnade, featuring the powerful sculpture Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves and maps illustrating the military operations of World War II. From the cemetery grounds, enjoy views of the coastline and remnants of German coastal defenses overlooking the D-Day landing beaches. At the Visitor Center, discover exhibits that tell the stories of the American soldiers who fought in Normandy and explain the planning, events and human cost of the D-Day landings. This deeply moving visit offers a moment to reflect on the courage, sacrifice and legacy of those who helped liberate Europe. 11:30 Continue to the close located Overlord Museum.
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12:10 - 12:50 Visit the Overlord Museum
12:10 - 12:50 Located just a few hundred yards from the Normandy American Cemetery, the Overlord Museum offers a fascinating look at the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy through an extensive collection of World War II artifacts and military equipment. Explore an impressive display of tanks, artillery, weapons, military vehicles, a V-1 flying bomb, personal belongings and other historical objects. The museum brings the events of D-Day to life, offering a closer look at the equipment used and the experiences of the soldiers who fought in Normandy. 12:50 Departure to Omaha beach located just 10 minutes away.
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13:00 - 14:00 Omaha Beach, the Signal Monument and Lunch Break
13:00 - 14:00 Visit Omaha Beach, one of the most significant D-Day landing sites of June 6, 1944. Learn about the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of the American troops who came ashore here under intense German fire. Approximately 34,000 American soldiers landed at Omaha Beach on D-Day, making it one of the fiercest and most challenging of the Allied landing operations. Take time to walk along this historic beach, reflect on the events that unfolded here, and visit the Omaha Beach Signal Monument. You’ll also have free time to enjoy lunch at one of the nearby restaurants. 14:00 Departure to Mont Saint-Michel. I takes 1 hour 40 minutes (150 km).
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15:40 - 18:30 Mont Saint-Michel Abbey and Island visit
15:40 - 18:30 Arrival at Mont Saint-Michel and visit of the Benedictine Abbey (tickets and audioguide included). Free time to enjoy Mont Saint-Michel. After arrival at UNESCO World Heritage Mont Saint-Michel, your guide will bring you up the narrow streets of the medieval village toward the top. On the top of the Island, you can admire panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and bay and enter the Benedictine Abbey. First settled by man in the year 709 it contains Medieval village & beautiful Abbey fortress dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel. The construction of the Benedictine Abbey started in the 700’s and continued through the 1200s. The whole island is classified by UNESCO as a world heritage site. It remains practically the same since the Middle Ages as it was the goal of pilgrims from all over the world. Mont Saint-Michel remains the most visited site in France. 18:30 After Mont Saint-Michel visit, relax on the journey back to Paris in your comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan. The drive takes approximately 4 hours, covering around 340 km (210 miles), with a short stop at a highway rest area offering cafés and restrooms along the way.
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22:30 Coming back to Paris
22:30 Arrive back in Paris and enjoy convenient door-to-door drop-off at your hotel. Please note that the arrival time may be slightly later depending on traffic conditions and your hotel’s location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Normandy D-Day tour from Paris? The tour lasts approximately 15 hours, including transportation between Paris and Normandy and visits to the main D-Day sites and Mont Saint Michel. How many people are in this tour? It is not shared so it will be only You in our comfortable Mercedes vehicle. Is hotel pickup available in Paris? We provide convenient door-to-door pickup and drop-off from any hotel or address in Paris. If your hotel is not listed, simply send us the hotel name and address and we will confirm the pickup. Your Mercedes vehicle will be waiting for you at your hotel entrance door at the scheduled pickup time. Our team will contact you one day before your travel date to reconfirm the details of your transfer. For pickups outside of Paris, additional charges may apply. Are museum tickets included in the tour price? Yes. All entrance fees for the attractions included in the itinerary are covered. Please check the “What's Included” section for full details. Is lunch included? Lunch is not included in the tour price. During your stop at Omaha Beach, you can choose from several local restaurants for lunch. Will a tour guide accompany us in Normandy? We offer 2 options: Live guided during the whole trip and Driver only option. Is the departure guaranteed by any number of participants ? Yes! Departure is guaranteed, even with just one participant. If You are more than 6 people we can use 2 Mercedes minivans to serve you.
Good to know
- Duration
- 15 hours and 30 minutes
- How you meet
- Hotel pickup
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 60 days before
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Minimum age
- 6+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 07:30
Know before you go
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Online payment by PayPal, Credit cards, Bank transfers
- Time spent at Mont Saint-Michel is 3 hours, time spent at D-day beaches 2,5 hours
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Most travelers can participate
- Near public transportation
- Comfortable shoes
- The tour takes place all year round, so dress for the weather
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 60 days before the experience starts.
- 60 days or more before: full refund
- Less than 60 days before: 96% refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 15 hours and 30 minutes.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 60 days before the experience starts. 60 days or more before: full refund · Less than 60 days before: 96% refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 6 or older.
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