Normandy American D-day Beaches Small Group Day Trip From Paris

Luis was friendly knowledgeable and helpful with all logistics. The sites visited were well worth it.

What a great experience, our tour guide JB was outstanding and very knowledgeable on all aspects of the history. He even made time to visit one site not on the tour itself for my son which made his day. Would highly recommend this company to anyone visiting Paris looking for accompanied tours.

Our guided tour by Serge was incredible- what a day! We learned so much from him. It was an excellent experience.

Fantastic trip. It was well planned and deep. Roland and Jean-Batiste were excellent guides. Friendly, knowdlegable, fun, flexible accomodating. We learned a lot about Normandy landing through the great experience they catered for us

Best trip ever. Our tour guide, Amine, was very knowledgeable and also professional. He made the trip very interesting despite the long drive to and from Normandy. The site was beautifully done and very touching. The museum was amazing with lots of history to take on. Overall, well worth it. We loved it.

An historical must see one day trip with minivan from Paris to Normandie and some of the many viewpoints from D-day such as landing beaches Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach as well as the American Cemetery. Perhaps we where not that lucky with the weather during this day, but it was very authentic. Our guide was very engaged in his tripmembers, very skilled in the history of the visited landmarks. The buss trip itself took like 4 hours driving one way, but it felt it ended in a glimse with our driver always making sure we where all ok. Stronly recommend this tour if you are in Paris and want to spend one day at some great landmarks in Normandie

It’s very important to be on time, especially if you’re going on a long all day trip. And should there be last minute changes in your trip itinerary, you will need to be flexible.

I love the places we saw and learned a lot by reading. The tour guide was basically a driver and did not provide us with much historical information. When we stopped for lunch, many of the restaurants were closed. I also wonder why he could not drop us off near our hotel since it was on the route back. We can all save money.

The tour is very good. I wish we could have stayed longer and gone into a few of the museums that we drove by and were told they were there. More time would have been better.

I enjoyed my trip to Normandy it was really great, the guide rolland was very efficient and he seemed really passionate about what he was doing. Merci rolland !

We had an excellent guide, Serge took such great care of us, to the point where we vividly lived the 6 June. I would use prance Tourisme without any hesitation!!’

They ruined my trip to Europe. I was dreaming about the trip to the beaches of Normandy and D-day. I bought the pass two months before the trip, but a week before departure they told me that the trip would not take place that day and they told me to choose another one!!!! I had already scheduled and bought other tours, I even gave two date options, but they said I couldn't. The question is, why didn't they tell me before to schedule it? Why did it take almost two months to say that I couldn't on that date? I had to ask for the money back and I couldn't take the trip I dreamed of. Never again. The worst.

They canceled on us! No explanation as to why it was canceled. We arrived at 6:40am on New Year’s Day, and waited for over 30 min. Finally heard from them after multiple calls & emails to the office. That’s when they told us they called the previous day at 5 pm. No voicemail left though. We are in Europe. We don’t keep our phones on while here. A voicemail would have ensured we learned of the cancellation. Very disappointed.

Gold Beach German battery bunkers made the trip! It was something not on the schedule that I suggested. Americain Cemetery, Bayeux

Being I’m still quartine in USA, my cruise to Rome was canceled and my Air France flight to Paris was canceled I was not able to do tour. You requested for me a refund which they refused to give back when their country was also quartine and not open. I have no problem with Viator. D-Day tour is the problem.

Very disappointing iteniary. The sights were not the ones seen by other tour agencies Our particular sights were not what we expected or wanted. They were the quick easy see it let’s go hurry hurry battle sites Very disappointed!!!!

We had 8 in the van. I pity those in the third row. No leg room on a 3 1/2 hr ride. Driver was friendly but just a driver. Didn’t do much as a “tour guide”. There should have been tons to tell us about and he didn’t. Very disappointed in the “tour”.

The tour was very nice as we departed from Paris towards Normandy. There were some concerns about the size of the van that we were to travel in, but things worked out very well for each of us. The tour guide was helpful with information and ensured we had breaks as we traveled from Paris. We visited a variety of stops along the tour and had time to enjoy a meal and tour other sites as well. We did have an unexpected delay as one of our attendees lost their way back to the departure point while in Normandy, but this was solved by the attendee being assisted by the local police station. We picked them up just a few walks down the road and made our way back to Paris. Overall a very nice trip and experience. Jason In Vermont

This was probably one of the most important things on our 2 week Europe vacation because my husband was in the army and had always wanted to visit normandy and go on a tour. This tour was an extreme let down and we felt like a waste of money. We used Viator for ALL of our tours and spent a lot of money with the company- but this tour was really disappointing. The tour guide didn't guide us at all- she gave us no information about the events that occurred there. She wasn't knowledgeable and I was so sad we went with this tour because I felt like something my husband was REALLY looking forward to was a complete bust.

I booked this trip for myself and my young adult son who is fascinated by the facts of WW2. We shared a comfortable 8-seater mini coach with two young American couples. Our guide, Reza, was excellent - extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful We had plenty of time at the Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery & Museum, before going on to the lovely seaside village of Arromanches-les-Bains for a good lunch and walk around. After that we visited the pretty village of Bayeux for some free time. We chose to visit the Bayeux Tapestry Museum and the beautiful Cathedral and wander around the shops before we returned to Paris in the evening. As well as being great day tour, it was great value and the lowest priced tour of this kind

Excellent tour of the area. A solemn tribute to the heroes of D-day. The rain or clouds let up each time we ventured out. The city of Bayeux was very nice as well. Take the time to view the tapestry. It's amazing. Long day trip but totally worth it.

In the past our travel group of 8 has enjoyed many tours booked through Viator. We have always been well taken care of and very pleased with our tour guides and the quality of the tours. Unfortunately our tour of the Normandy Beaches and surrounding area was extremely disappointing. We arrived at the designated departure point on time, but our tour guide arrived an hour late. During our 3+ hour drive to Pointe du Hoc, the guide did not speak to us. Instead, he turned on the radio and the few words he spoke were barely audible. At one point he told us he was sick and stopped the van on the side of the road so he could gather some berries to eat. It was approximately 3pm when we arrived at Arromanches. We had not eaten all day so he suggested a restaurant where he gets to eat free if he brings a tour group. Then he also suggested we tour the D-Day Museum at Arromanches instead of continuing to Bayeux. Our group specifically chose this tour because in the product description it said we would visit Bayeux and also have an opportunity to see the tapestry. Members of our group had previously been to Arromanches and had already toured the museum there. We told the tour guide we wanted to continue on to Bayeax as we would like to see the tapestry. He then told us the Bayeaux Tapestry was on loan to another city and had been replaced by the Game of Thrones tapestry. We told him we still wanted to see Bayeux and would visit the Cathedral there. He reluctantly drove us to Bayeux, dropped us in front of the Cathedral and said he would pick us up in an hour. On the ride back to Paris he informed the front seat passengers (no one else could hear a word he said) that there would be a "yellow jacket" protest the following day in Paris. He also told us he had been at the last protest and had been shot in the chest by the police with rubber bullets. He then asked the person sitting next to him to him what she did for a living. When she told him she was a lawyer he put in earbuds and listened to his I-Pod the remainder of the trip. The guide was rude and did not add any useful information to our tour. The worst part was checking the Bayeux Museum website upon our return to Paris and finding out the Bayeux Tapestry was actually at the museum. It may travel to another city sometime in 2022 or 2023 per the museum website. So we missed what would have been a highlight of our trip. This tour could have been so much better with just a little input from the guide. We definitely did not get what was promised. Our group was extremely disappointed and would not recommend this tour based on our experience with this tour guide.

I had a great time on this tour. My guide (Reza, I think?) was very informative and knows a lot about the history of the region. I got to see Omaha Beach, the Normandy Cemetery, and a really cool city nearby called Bayeux. Go on this tour. Its worth it.

Had to basically forfeit the excursion. We stayed out by Disneyland Paris and the day before our scheduled excursion, we found out that the RER(train) operators were going to strike for that day. We didn't have another way into/out of the city to meet the tour, unless we wanted to spend a small fortune, which would have been more than the cost of the tour to begin with. As for the "1" score, I gave it that because it wouldn't let me leave it blank. Pay no attention to the 1 star.

Our guide was very nice but not very informed in relation to the history of D day or the overall invasion

I enjoyed the trip very much. Reza - our guide, was very well informed and gave us a lot of interesting facts.

We had a day tour ( 12 hours) and it wasn't enough. Our driver Max was great and very considerate and knowledgeable. It's about 3.5 hours to get there and then back. Honestly we only had one hour at the cemetery and museum. Max had told us just the museum could be three hours. We saw Omaha beach,and two others. Stopped for lunch. We were busy and the tour was great, just not enough time in the day!!

REZA IS AMAZING. Our tour guide Reza is what made this experience so worth while. The second we got in the van he began explaining everything to us. Attractions that were around the city as we were leaving, small things we would never know about, like the tunnel where Princess Diana was killed. Reza speaks 3 languages and fluently translated between them for all of the guests to enjoy. He was funny and truly knowledgable about Normandy. The experience here was amazing. My husband and I did not feel rushed anywhere. We went to the Pont du Hoc to see where the first soldiers landed, the American Cemetery, Bayeux (a small port town to walk around, have lunch freely, and see a beautiful cathedral here), and a WW2 museum. Although the day was packed it never felt hurried and we certainly learned and experienced a lot. It was worth all of the money spent. A perfect day trip!

<p>Focuses on American landings. Talks up Americans involvement but fails to mention much about the Britons which fought the longest.</p>

<p>This was a wonderful excursion. Our guide was great. The only thing that I would change is that we were in a passenger van, and it was a pretty snug fit 7 plus the guide. Normandy was beautiful and I learned a lot even though I've gone on a Normandy tour before. Highly recommend!</p>

<p>Had a great day learning about all that took place on that eventful day in 1944. Great guide, well experienced in the facts.</p>

<p>Our guide, Faybien, was the best, and very knowledgeable. My only complaint was there were nine of us in a mini van. I sat in the middle of the front seat with the gear shift. It was too long to travel that way.</p>

<p>This was an incredible, emotional historical trip!</p>

<p>This was a good tour, but as it was a minivan or SUV seating 8, if you were sitting in the back it was difficult to hear the guide, so I would definitely suggest a microphone so everyone can hear everything the guide has to say. Needless to say, the monuments and beaches were incredible. From Paris, it was a very long day as it took us almost 4 hours to return. I would consider doing it by train a better option for maximization of time.</p>

<p>Our guide was very good, and you could tell he liked the subject.</p>

<p>My family enjoyed this daytrip and it was great to expose/teach/share this piece of history to/with our kids. Our guide was difficult to understand at times his first language was Spanish but he was very nice. Our luxury tour bus was very comfortable and made the drive enjoyable. The lunch we had at a seaside restaurant in Arromanches was a highlight of the day. My only complaint is there was not enough time to see the US War Memorial/Cemetery properly and it felt very rushed. The Normandy countryside is beautiful and it was time well spent. We would recommend this day trip to others.</p>

<p>Dmitri was a great guide, funny and knowledgable. Of course, the sites and history of Normandy and the beaches were not disappointing. The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars was because the van we rode in was very cramped and uncomfortable. Otherwise, it was a tremendous experience we would recommend to everyone!</p>

<p>The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. The day moved along well and we saw everything that we wanted. The problem was the transportation. The van used by French Tourism was small! It was not comfortable for the 3 hour ride. Disappointed in that.</p>

<p>This trip is getting two stars because although the tour guide was friendly and informative, my husband and I were very disappointed in how the trip was broken down.<br/> 1st stop - Pointe du Hoc, 30 minutes<br/> 2nd stop - Omaha Beach, 10 minutes<br/> 3rd stop - Colleville American Cemetery, 1 hour<br/> 4th stop lunch - Arromanches, 1 hour<br/> 5th stop - Bayeux, 40 minutes</p> <p>I would have been much happier to spend more time at the landing beaches and no time at Bayeux. It was also a half hour drive to our lunch stop. If we ate closer to Omaha beach, we could have had more than 10 minutes there. Overall I just wasn't happy with this trip at all.</p>

<p>Guide should have given more information regarding the landing strategies.</p>

<p>Definitely worth the 12 hours. So impressive. All of our guides have been excellent.</p>

<p>This tour does not go to Bayeux which is listed in the description. I booked this tour specifically because it went there and I was very disappointed. The places it goes are amazing but the tour itself was very mediocre. I can't recommend this trip. Try something else.</p>

<p>This tour was borderline between okay and disappointing. The day we went, it was drizzling so the weather wasn't in our favor. No big deal because this wasn't anyone's fault. The problem here is that we got ourselves a translator as a guide instead of a professional guide as described in the description. The group was small, only 8 people including us. The guide had to speak English, then French, then Spanish every time he was describing something. Talented, but unfortunately most of the time, all he did was drive us there, left us at the various places and gave us a short amount of time wander before having to meet back. We got very little interesting historical information from him, except at the pointe du hoc, and that was a quick speed walk through some of the points of interests since it was drizzling.</p> <p>The Omaha beach was a short 5-10 minute photo stop. The free time we had at Arromanches beach was good. We had to split our time between having lunch not included in the tour and seeing the ruins along the beach. We had to rush through our 3 course lunch but fortunately, we picked a good restaurant and we ordered only one portion and shared. In Bayeax, we had to pay for the Normandy museum and/or tapestry museum. We opted for just the Normandy museum and it was good.</p> <p>This tour was provided by francetours. It was our only time using them, so we don't have any other reference point to know how well the conduct other tours. For the 130 something we paid, we were expecting a better guided, someone more informative, then just a minivan driver.</p>

Everything was well organized and timed. The group was small, which allowed everyone to get to know each other and helped create a friendly atmosphere. Our guide Serge also had a lot to do with it. He was very pleasant and all his explanations and anecdotes were very clear and fascinating. He is also a very good driver. I found that we did the essentials, which is already great for one day, even if I would have loved to spend maybe 15-20 minutes more in Bayeux and Arromanches. A big thank you to Serge for this excellent tour!

It was a great experience. The guide Jean Baptiste is formidable: welcoming, communicative, speaks several languages and gave a true class of history in all the places visited, as well as let us free to explore what most interested us. The trip was great. Thank you and until next time

Very interesting tour. However, the guide did not have an audio system in the van. Passengers in the rear had difficulty hearing.

I have been a client at France Tourisme since 2018 (recommendation and gifts of various and varied services) very disappointed by this visit than by the car mainly (6 hours at least Round trip). My worst disappointment was the lunch service I paid for 3 people about 60 euros. FT has allocated only one totally insufficient hour for lunch at its restaurant provider with a complicated 1-server Service only for a room with more than 16 tables of 4. We ate the starter in an hour. When, in good faith, I made a complaint to FT despite my Loyalty, FT preferred to give Reason to its restaurant service provider when the driver had been informed of this calamitous Service. Clients were also witnesses. That's a shame.

Excursion muy bien organizada y con tiempo para recorrer lugares emblematicos del Dia D. Sergio, el guia, fue muy amable y brindó buenos datos historicos y comentarios enriquecedores. Solo hago una sugerencia a los operadores turisticos: incluir la misma cantidad de pasajero que hablen ingles y español. El tour era en ingles y español y el guia dio las explicaciones en ambos idiomas; pero la mayoria de los pasajeros eran de habla inglesa, por lo cual hubo menos interaccion verbal (me sucedió lo mismo en otro tour). Comentario a tener en cuenta en las agencias de viajes.

Muy interesante recorrido por lugares historicos. Visitando los puntos más emblematicos del desembarco del Día D. Recorrimos los lugares donde se escribió la historia