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OMAHA Beach - Day trip from Paris to Normandy in a small group (3/7 pax)

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13 to 14 hours (approx.)
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HIGHTLIGHTS

Visit to Normandy D-Day battle sites and Omaha beach from Paris

Step back in time on a history tour, and learn about the events of June 6, 1944

Walk along the « bloody beach » and pay your respect to the fallen US soldiers.

See some impressives german bunkers built across the bluffs (WN62) overlooking Omaha beach, around which fierces and deadly fighting took place on D-day

Get enough time to visit without being rush both the American Cemetery and the US Visitor Centre, Omaha Beach

Discover the impressive collection of fighting armoured vehicles at Overlord Museum, Omaha beach

What's Included

  • Admission ticket to Overlord Museum
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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116 Avenue des Champs-Élysées
75008 Paris, France

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The National Guard Monument

The National Guard Monument sits on the spot (WN72) where the 29th National Guard Division broke through German defenses on D-Day, June 6, 1944. The monument and the original bunker which it sits atop are maintained by NGEF to preserve the legacy and pay honor to all National Guardsmen who have fought in the European theater.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Omaha Beach

At Easy Green sector, two monuments were erected after the war and still stands facing the beach :Monument « Signal of the Liberation » (photo stop on the spot)This Monument commemorates the landing of the Allied Forces on June 6, 1944 on Omaha Beach, and the liberation of Europe. Two frescoes can be seen on either side of the monument, one dedicated to the 1st US Infantry Division, the other at the 116th Regimental Combat Team of the 29th US Infantry Division.Monument « The Braves » (photo stop on the spot)A monumental work by sculptor Anilore Banon which pay tribute to the courage of Allied Forces soldiers.There you will have a bit of time to walk along the beach and maybe grabb a bit of sand to fill in a tiny glassed container as a souvenir to bring back home.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach

Overlord Museum chronicles the period of the Allied landing until the liberation of Paris. The collection was collected by someone who was both a witness to the conflict and involved in the reconstruction of Normandy. Personal items from individual soldiers and armoured fighting vehicles from the six armies in Normandy will be presented as a series of reconstructions showing over 35 vehicles, tanks and guns.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Memorial 1st US Infantry Division Omaha Beach

The monument of the 1st US Infantry Division (Red Sector / Easy) in the form of a commemoration-obelisk.The obelisk stands in the middle of the area of Wiederstandsnest (WN62). WN62 was one of the strongest defending positions in that area.WN62 or Widerstandsnest 62 (Resistance Nest 62) overlooks Easy Red and Fox Green Sectors of OMAHA Beach at Colleville sur Mer. WN62 was the most powerful resistance nest on the OMAHA beach coastline.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer

The guide is now taking you to visit the beatiful maintained American Cemetery in Colleville sur Mer which overlooks Omaha Beach nearby. The 180 acre site contains 9,387 perfectly aligned white crosses and a memorial chapel which adds the finishing touches to this moving scene, allowing visitors to reflect on the price of war.While walking along row upon row of white grave headstones, your historian guide will share with you stories of soldiers who fought in the vicinities and then were awarded for gallantry the highest miltary decorations.On the Walls of the Missing, in a semicircular garden on the east side of the memorial, are inscribed 1,557 names. Rosettes mark the names of those since recovered and identified.The memorial consists of a semicircular colonnade with a loggia at each end containing large maps and narratives of the military operations; at the center is the bronze statue, “Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves.” An orientation table overlooking the beach depicts the landings in Normandy. Facing west at the memorial, one sees in the foreground the reflecting pool; beyond is the burial area with a circular chapel and, at the far end, granite statues representing the United States and France.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the OMAHA Beach – Day trip from Paris to Normandy in a small group (3/7 pax)?

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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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

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What's Included

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  • Admission ticket to Overlord Museum
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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