Classic Paris & the Normandy D-Day beaches

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Visit the Gothic-style Notre Dame Cathedral before walking over to Sainte-Chappelle to admire its remarkable stained glass windows. Explain the rich history of the palace and the reign of the Sun King, Louis XIV. Explore Paris at your own pace.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Visit two American D-Day beaches: Omaha and Utah.
    • Tour Saint-Mère-Église, the first French town liberated by the Americans.
    • Walk among the gravestones at the American Cemetery.
    • Discover the significance of renowned Parisian monuments during WWII.
    • Learn about French military history

What's this trip about?

    Visit the Gothic-style Notre Dame Cathedral before walking over to Sainte-Chappelle to admire its remarkable stained glass windows. Explain the rich history of the palace and the reign of the Sun King, Louis XIV. Explore Paris at your own pace.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityParis
End CityBayeux

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Educational/ Learning
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Short Cruise

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Itinerary

Day 1: Paris

Accommodation options: Hotel Lorette, Four Seasons Hotel George V, Hôtel d'Aubusson & Hôtel Lancaster

Upon arrival in Paris, you're met at the airport and driven to your centrally located hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a short leisurely cruise along the Sei...

Day 2: Paris

Accommodation options: Hotel Lorette, Four Seasons Hotel George V, Hôtel d'Aubusson & Hôtel Lancaster

Your private guide meets you in your hotel lobby and together you walk to the two Islands, Île de la Cité and Île Saint-Louis. Here you visit the Gothic-st...

Day 3: Paris

Accommodation options: Hotel Lorette, Four Seasons Hotel George V, Hôtel d'Aubusson & Hôtel Lancaster

This morning, you're met by your driver-guide in the hotel lobby and taken to Château de Versailles. Escorting you through the royal apartments, the Hall o...

Day 4: Paris

Accommodation options: Hotel Lorette, Four Seasons Hotel George V, Hôtel d'Aubusson & Hôtel Lancaster

Today you start diving deep into French military history, particularly that of World War II, with your private guide. Your day begins with a visit to Les I...

Day 5: Paris

Accommodation options: Hotel Lorette, Four Seasons Hotel George V, Hôtel d'Aubusson & Hôtel Lancaster

You have the whole of today at leisure to explore Paris at your own pace. The city has an endless list of museums, monuments, cafes, and districts to explore. We recommend the Musée Rodin and the Centre Pompidou for the modern art and some excellent views of the city.

Day 6: Bayeux

Accommodation options: Hotel Villa Lara, Château d’Audrieu, Hôtel d’Argouges & Hôtel Reine Mathilde

Today your private driver meets you in your hotel lobby and drives you to the train station for your train to Bayeux, in Normandy. Begin your time in Normand...

Day 7: Bayeux

Accommodation options: Hotel Villa Lara, Château d’Audrieu, Hôtel d’Argouges & Hôtel Reine Mathilde

Today set out with your driver-guide for the American landing sites, starting with Omaha Beach before continuing to the American Cemetery for a humbling visi...

Day 8: Bayeux

Accommodation options: Hotel Villa Lara, Château d’Audrieu, Hôtel d’Argouges, Hôtel Reine Mathilde

Today head out with your driver-guide to explore the British and Canadian landing sites, beginning with Pegasus Memorial, Ranville British Cemetery, and Merville ...

Day 9: Return home

Today you will be brought to the train station in Bayeux for your onward train to Charles de Gaulle airport for your flight home.

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Price From $5,875
Price per day$653
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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