OMAHA Beach - Day trip from Paris to Normandy in a small group (3/7 pax)
OMAHA Beach - Day trip from Paris to Normandy in a small group (3/7 pax)
HIGHTLIGHTSVisit to Normandy D-Day battle sites and Omaha beach from ParisStep back in time on a history tour, and learn about the events of June 6, 1944Walk 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-dayGet enough time to visit without being rush both the American Cemetery and the US Visitor Centre, Omaha BeachDiscover the impressive collection of fighting armoured vehicles at Overlord Museum, Omaha beach
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National Guard Monument Memorial
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.
30 minutesOmaha Beach
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.
1 hourOverlord 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.
1 hourMemorial 1st US Infantry Division Omaha Beach
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.
30 minutesCimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer
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.
1 hourIncluded
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission ticket to Overlord Museum
- Entry/Admission - Overlord Museum - Omaha Beach
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.