Normandy D-Day private tour from Paris
Stand on Omaha Beach, walk the craters of Pointe du Hoc and find a family name at the American Cemetery, on a Normandy D-Day private tour from Paris, in your own van. No coach of strangers, no fixed group schedule: your family or group, your chauffeur and the sites that matter to you.
- Private vehicle for your group
- American, British or Canadian sites
- Vans up to 21 seats
- Instant fixed-price quote online
Quick answer
Our Normandy D-Day private tour from Paris is a private van with a chauffeur from your Paris address to the landing beaches and memorials of June 1944, and back the same evening. You choose the sites; the vehicle and driver stay with you all day.
- Capacity
- 7 (V-Class), 8 (Mercedes Vito), 19 to 21 (Sprinter), several vehicles
- Drive
- About 3 h to 3 h 30 each way to Omaha Beach
- Day length
- Usually 12 to 14 hours, door to door
- Price
- Instant fixed-price quote online
A group, several vans or a day with stops? Ask for one fixed price.
Build your D-Day route
The landing beaches stretch over about 80 km. In one day you see one sector well, not all five.
Opening hours of the Normandy American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer are published by the American Battle Monuments Commission.
| Route | Typical stops | For |
|---|---|---|
| American sector | Normandy American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, optionally Utah Beach or Sainte-Mère-Église | US visitors, families of veterans, first-time visitors |
| British sector | Pegasus Bridge, Sword or Gold Beach, the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer, Arromanches and the Mulberry harbour remains | UK visitors, regimental and family history |
| Canadian sector | Juno Beach Centre at Courseulles-sur-Mer, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, Arromanches | Canadian visitors and schools |
| Mixed day | Arromanches, Longues-sur-Mer battery, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery | A broad first look at the whole story |
Looking for a particular grave or unit? Send us the name or the cemetery before the day: the chauffeur plans the route so you have time there. Records of war graves can be searched online on the American Battle Monuments Commission and Commonwealth War Graves Commission websites.
A long day, done comfortably
Normandy is the longest day trip from Paris. A private van makes it work:
- Early start from your hotel, around 6:30 to 7:30 am, to reach the coast by mid-morning
- Facing seats in the V-Class, so the family can talk, rest or read on the way
- A lunch stop in Arromanches, Port-en-Bessin or Bayeux, chosen with you
- Return to Paris in the evening, with the option of a dinner stop
For groups, a 19 to 21-seat Sprinter takes an association, a school class or a veterans’ group in one vehicle. Families usually book the 7-seat V-Class.
Driver or guide?
Your chauffeur knows the roads and the sites, but is not a licensed battlefield guide. Many visitors are happy with the museums and on-site information. If you want a specialist historian on board, tell us and we tell you what can be arranged. [[À VÉRIFIER : guide partenaire possible ou non]]
Book your Normandy day
For a Paris return trip, the fixed price shows before you pay.
Your fixed price in two minutes
Two days instead of one
Fourteen hours is a lot for young children or older travellers. Splitting the trip over two days, with a night in Bayeux or near the coast, lets you see the American and British sectors without rushing, and visit the Bayeux Tapestry. We drive you there, and back the next day; the chauffeur’s accommodation is part of the quote. [[À VÉRIFIER : conditions d’hébergement chauffeur]]
Ending at the ship or starting from it
Cruise passengers often combine Normandy with Le Havre, about 1 h 15 to 1 h 30 from the beaches. Disembark at Le Havre, see the D-Day sites, and end the day at your Paris hotel. See our Le Havre cruise terminal transfers.
Practical notes
- Bring layers and waterproof jackets: the Channel coast is windy, even in summer.
- The beaches are sandy and the cemeteries large: comfortable shoes for everyone.
- Around the 6 June anniversary, roads are busy and some sites have ceremonies or restrictions. Book early.
Following a family story
Many visitors come because a grandfather or a great-uncle landed here. If you know his unit, the beach or the date, tell us when you book. We can plan the day around one sector, leave time for a cemetery visit, and keep the rest of the programme light.
Normandy D-Day private tour from Paris: questions
Is a day trip to the D-Day beaches from Paris too long?
It is long but common: about six to seven hours of driving in total and five to six hours on site. If that feels too much, consider two days with a night in Bayeux.
Can we see Omaha Beach and Juno Beach on the same day?
Yes, they are about 40 minutes apart. But each sector deserves time, so a combined day means shorter visits at each.
Are museum tickets included?
No. Entry to museums such as the Juno Beach Centre or the Utah Beach Museum is paid on site or online. The American Cemetery and the beaches are free to visit.
Is the D-Day tour suitable for children?
Many families bring children of school age. The beaches and bunkers interest them; keep cemetery visits short. Child seats are fitted by age for the whole day.
Can we stop at Mont-Saint-Michel on the same day?
Not realistically. It is about 1 h 30 to 2 h further west. Ask us for a two-day itinerary instead.
What time do we get back to Paris?
Usually between 8 and 10 pm, depending on your start time, the sites and Friday traffic on the A13.
Can a whole veterans’ association travel together?
Yes, in one or several Sprinters leaving together, with sedans for guests of honour if needed.
The beaches of 1944, at your own pace
Book your Normandy D-Day private tour from Paris online for an instant fixed price, or tell us the sites you want to see.