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D-Day Beaches Tour from Paris: a Private Day Trip

Omaha Beach • Pointe du Hoc • American Cemetery • Arromanches

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  • Free waiting time: 60 min after actual landing at the airport, 30 min at train stations, 15 min for standard pick-ups
  • Free cancellation: more than 3 hours before pick-up
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Day trip • Normandy • Private chauffeur

D-Day beaches tour from Paris: how to plan the day

Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, the Normandy American Cemetery and Arromanches are 3 to 3.5 hours' drive from Paris, depending on traffic. A private chauffeur turns this long day into a comfortable one: door-to-door, your own pace, your own stops. Here is a realistic plan.

At a glance

  • Distance: about 280 km from Paris to Omaha Beach, 3 to 3.5 hours each way depending on traffic.
  • Length of the day: 12 to 14 hours, early start.
  • Key sites: Omaha Beach, Normandy American Cemetery (Colleville-sur-Mer), Pointe du Hoc, Arromanches, Utah Beach.
  • Cemetery hours: 9 am to 5 pm daily, last admission 4:30 pm; closed on 25 December and 1 January. Free entry and parking.
  • Driver's tip: pick 3 or 4 sites. You will have time at each stop without rushing.

Price of this day trip

From €840 in an E-Class sedan, €1,200 in a V-Class van, for 12 hours from Paris. Extra hour: €70 (sedan) / €100 (van). Tolls and parking included.

VehicleHours includedFromExtra hour
Mercedes E-Class sedan (business)12 hours€840€70
Mercedes V-Class van12 hours€1,200€100

Prices are per vehicle (not per person), from Paris; the exact price is shown in the booking form before you confirm. Book my chauffeur

Black sedan and chauffeur on the coastal road along the Normandy D-Day beaches

The five D-Day beaches at a glance

BeachSectorWhat to see
Utah BeachAmericanUtah Beach Landing Museum, memorials on the dunes
Omaha BeachAmericanThe beach at Colleville and Saint-Laurent, American Cemetery, "Les Braves" memorial
Gold BeachBritishArromanches and the remains of the Mulberry harbour, Longues-sur-Mer battery
Juno BeachCanadianJuno Beach Centre in Courseulles-sur-Mer
Sword BeachBritish and FrenchOuistreham, Pegasus Bridge in nearby Bénouville

Sample itinerary with a private driver

Times are indicative. Your chauffeur adapts the order to traffic and to your pace.

TimeStopPractical tip
7:00 amPick-up at your Paris hotelWater available on board
10:00 amPointe du HocCliffs taken by the US Rangers; bomb craters still visible. Allow 45 min
11:15 amOmaha BeachWalk on the sand and see "Les Braves". Allow 45 min
12:30 pmLunchColleville, Saint-Laurent or Arromanches
2:00 pmNormandy American CemeteryVisitor center, chapel, Garden of the Missing. Allow 1 to 1.5 hours
4:00 pmArromanchesView over the artificial harbour caissons. Allow 45 min
5:00 pmDrive back to ParisArrival around 8 pm depending on traffic

Private driver, coach tour, train or rental car?

OptionProsCons
Train to Caen or BayeuxFast to NormandyYou still need a car: the sites are spread along the coast
Coach tourEverything organisedFixed schedule, large group, limited stops
Rental carFreedomAbout 6 hours of driving, parking, tiredness on the way back
Private chauffeurDoor-to-door, your stops, your paceBook ahead, especially in May and June

Where your driver drops you off and picks you up

Practical tips

  • Closed shoes: sand, paths and wet grass.
  • A windbreaker, even in summer.
  • The flag-lowering ceremony at the American Cemetery takes place daily at 4 or 5 pm depending on the season; arrive before the 4:30 pm last admission.
  • Late May and early June are very busy because of the D-Day anniversary.

Chauffeur Service rules, in plain words

  • Free waiting time: 15 min for a transfer, 30 min at a train station, 1 hour at the airport.
  • Free cancellation up to 3 hours before pick-up.
  • Name sign included when we meet you.
  • Price shown before you confirm in the booking module.

Your chauffeur for the day

Museum tickets and meals are not included. Book the day as an hourly service: your driver stays with you from Paris back to Paris. Bilingual French / English chauffeur, Wi-Fi and water on board, child seat on request subject to availability.

VehicleBest forCapacity
Mercedes E-ClassSolo traveller or couple2 passengers, 2 suitcases
Mercedes S-ClassMaximum comfort on the road2 passengers, 2 suitcases
Mercedes V-ClassFamily or small groupUp to 7 passengers, 7 suitcases

We also handle major events: up to 300 chauffeur-driven vehicles coordinated for a single event (delegations, trade fairs, conferences, gala evenings).

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FAQ – D-Day beaches tour from Paris

Can you visit the D-Day beaches in a day trip from Paris?

Yes. Allow 12 to 14 hours, including 6 to 7 hours on the road. Choose 3 or 4 sites, such as Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery and Arromanches.

What are the opening hours of the Normandy American Cemetery?

It is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, with last admission at 4:30 pm. It is closed on 25 December and 1 January. Entry and parking are free.

Which beach should I choose if I am short on time?

Omaha Beach: the beach, the American Cemetery and Pointe du Hoc are close to each other and easy to combine.

Is the driver also a tour guide?

Your chauffeur drives and organises the stops. For detailed historical commentary, add a licensed guide or an audio guide.

Can the trip start from the airport?

Yes, from CDG, Orly or Le Bourget. Waiting time is free for 1 hour at the airport, and cancellation is free up to 3 hours before pick-up.

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