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Normandy American D-Day Experience (From Bayeux Station)

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Bayeux, France
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8 hours 20 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of the American sectors of the D-Day Normandy invasion. An experienced English-speaking guide will show you the battlefield sites and explain in detail the events that occurred.

To join this tour, you and your small group will need to take the train from Paris St Lazare to Bayeux and catch a return train to Paris from Bayeux after the tour. This pleasant train journey takes just over 2 hours in each direction. Please note that the train ticket is not included in the price of this tour.

As someone else will be doing the driving for you, you will arrive in Normandy stress free and relaxed.

The tour departs from Bayeux train station and your guide will be waiting for the arrival of your train from Paris.

This tour is a perfect solution for clients wishing to tour the American D-Day beaches as a day trip from Paris!

What's Included

  • Airborn Museum entrance
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Guide
  • Lunch Sufficient time will be provided for you to have lunch in Ste Mere Eglise.
  • Train tickets to and from Paris
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Place de la Gare
14400 Bayeux, France

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Omaha Beach

You will be given a great overview of the beach landings that took place on Omaha Beach on June 6th, 1944. After which, you will have around 15 minutes free time to walk on the sand (depending on tidal conditions) where American forces landed on D-Day.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

The guide will lead you into the incredible American Cemetery and explain many key facts about when it was built, why it is located where it is and many of stories of the men and women who are buried here. You will be given around 45 minutes free time to explore on your own.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Pointe du Hoc

Stop three is the incredible Pointe Du Hoc. This impressive site was an objective for American Rangers on D-Day.Your guide will take time to lead you around the site and explain the remnants of the German fortifications and explain how the Rangers ultimately succeeded in silencing this incredible German long range coastal battery.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Sainte Mere Eglise

We stop at Sainte Mere Eglise to explain the importance the 82nd Airborne operation on D-Day. At this location, we will stay for 1 hour and 30 minutes. During this time, you will be given 1 hour of free time for lunch. Please note that lunch is not included in the price of the tour. Should you prefer, you can utilise the whole 90 minutes for your free time. You can grab a quick snack and then visit the impressive Airborne Museum. At the heart of Sainte-Mère-Eglise, facing the church where John Steele famously was caught, hanging from the bell tower by his parachute. The Airborne Museum makes you live and understand the D-Day from the invasion preparations in England, through to the battles for liberation. Board a glider and a C-47 aircraft with sound and light effects for a total immersion. You will also accompany the soldiers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Division in the decisive battles of the Normandy Landings thanks to an hyperrealistic museography.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Utah Beach

Your guide will give you a detailed account of the landings by the American 4th Infantry Division before allowing you some free time to explore the many monuments that are located here.
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • If you are traveling with children, please note that everyone requires a seat. It is a legal requirement so please ensure you book a seat for each person taking the tour. It is forbidden to carry infants on your lap. When booking, please specify the age of the child and we will provide a car seat if require We do not accept children under 4 years old.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Normandy American D-Day Experience (From Bayeux Station)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Airborn Museum entrance
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Guide
  • LunchSufficient time will be provided for you to have lunch in Ste Mere Eglise.
  • Train tickets to and from Paris
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • If you are traveling with children, please note that everyone requires a seat. It is a legal requirement so please ensure you book a seat for each person taking the tour. It is forbidden to carry infants on your lap. When booking, please specify the age of the child and we will provide a car seat if require We do not accept children under 4 years old.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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