One private Mercedes V-Class, one fixed price, one driver who knows every turn from Omaha Beach to the Bayeux Tapestry. Depart from Paris, CDG, Orly, or Beauvais — return whenever your day is done.
Five sectors of coastline, one morning that changed the century. Your driver takes you along the shore in the order that makes sense for your day, waiting at each stop for as long as you need.
The most fiercely contested sector of the landings, where American troops faced the heaviest casualties of the day. The beach itself is long, open, and quiet now — walk the sand below the bluffs the defenders once held, and stop at the Les Braves memorial sculpture near the water's edge.
The westernmost invasion beach, where the landing went more smoothly than planned thanks to a fortunate mistake in the tides. The Utah Beach Museum sits directly on the site, built around an original German bunker, and is well worth the extra half hour if your schedule allows.
Stormed by Canadian forces, Juno is anchored today by the Juno Beach Centre, a museum built and run to keep Canada's role in the landings from being forgotten. The seafront town of Courseulles-sur-Mer sits right behind the beach for a coffee stop.
British forces landed here and pushed inland faster than almost anywhere else on D-Day. Arromanches-les-Bains, just behind the beach, still shows the remains of the Mulberry Harbour — the extraordinary artificial port towed across the Channel piece by piece.
The easternmost landing beach, closest to Caen, where British commandos pushed hard to link up with airborne troops who had dropped inland overnight. Ouistreham, at the tip of the sector, makes a good final stop before turning back toward Caen or Paris.
Nearly 9,400 white crosses and Stars of David overlooking Omaha Beach, in one of the most visited and moving war memorials in the world. Most travelers set aside 60–90 minutes here alone — the visitor center adds useful context before you walk the grounds.
Between the beaches, a string of towns worth their own stop — fishing ports, cathedral cities, and seaside resorts that shaped painters and admirals alike.
Slate-fronted houses lean over a small square harbour that has drawn painters since the Impressionists first set up easels on the quay. A natural lunch stop between Le Havre and the D-Day beaches.
Rebuilt after the war by architect Auguste Perret, Le Havre's concrete city centre is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site in its own right — a striking counterpoint to Normandy's half-timbered villages.
Timber-framed streets lead to the Gros-Horloge astronomical clock and the square where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431 — one of the best-preserved medieval centres in France.
Home to the Benedictine distillery and a working fishing harbour tucked beneath tall chalk cliffs, quieter than Étretat but just as dramatic.
Wooden boardwalks, beach huts named for film stars, and a casino at the end of the promenade — the seaside resort where Parisians have summered for over a century.
Deauville's quieter twin across the river Touques, with a working fish market on the harbourfront and a long sandy beach favoured by locals over tourists.
The first town liberated after D-Day, spared from bombing and still intact — home to its cathedral and, of course, the tapestry.
William the Conqueror's city, rebuilt after heavy wartime damage, anchored by two great abbeys and a hilltop castle with sweeping views over the rooftops.
The seaside town that inspired Marcel Proust's fictional Balbec, with a grand promenade named in his honour running the length of the beach.
Further-flung Normandy ports each worth a detour on a multi-day itinerary — Granville's walled upper town, Dieppe's Channel cliffs, Barfleur's stone harbour, and Cherbourg's naval history.
Normandy's history runs longer than one summer in 1944 — Viking dukes, Gothic cathedrals, and a garden that became one of the most painted places on earth.
A 70-metre embroidered chronicle of the 1066 Norman conquest of England, displayed under low light in a purpose-built museum — allow about 45 minutes to walk its full length.
One of Europe's most respected WWII museums, tracing the war from its causes through the Battle of Normandy to the Cold War that followed — a strong companion visit to the beaches themselves.
Built by William the Conqueror around 1060, one of the largest medieval fortresses in Europe, with ramparts you can walk for views across the city.
Founded by William the Conqueror as penance for his marriage to Matilda of Flanders, and his burial place — a soaring Romanesque and Gothic abbey church.
Matilda's counterpart foundation across the city, now home to the regional council, with a cloister and church open to visitors.
Once a major pilgrimage site said to hold relics of Christ's blood, and later the birthplace of Benedictine liqueur, distilled next door to this day.
Its Gothic façade was painted more than thirty times by Claude Monet in changing light — the tallest building in the world for a few years after its spire was completed in 1876.
Richard the Lionheart's clifftop fortress above Les Andelys and the Seine, built in under two years and once considered nearly impregnable.
One of the tallest Renaissance roofs in France, on a private château a short drive from the Gold and Juno beach sectors.
Known for its miniature furniture museum and elaborate water gardens with hidden fountain traps in the box hedges.
The lily pond and Japanese bridge Monet painted for the last three decades of his life, and the pink house behind it, both preserved almost exactly as he left them.
Normandy's natural landmarks earn their reputation without needing much introduction.
Natural stone archways and a needle-shaped rock formation rising straight from the Channel — the single most photographed stretch of Normandy coastline, and the reason Monet, Courbet, and Boudin all painted here.
A surprising stretch of gorges and granite outcrops along the Orne river, popular for hiking and canoeing, and nothing like the flat farmland most travelers expect of Normandy.
One of the largest beech forests in France, with long straight rides cut for hunting centuries ago that now make for easy walking.
A ring of half-timbered houses around a covered market hall, tucked inside the forest and often named among the most beautiful villages in France.
Every itinerary is built around your priorities — these three patterns are simply the ones travelers ask for most.
Depart early for the roughly 2.5–3 hour drive to the coast, with a short coffee stop en route.
Walk the sand, then spend time at the cemetery and visitor center overlooking the beach.
A short stop to see the Mulberry Harbour remains at Arromanches if time allows.
Choose the western or eastern beaches depending on your interests and available time.
A final indoor stop if the pace of the day allows.
Back at your hotel or terminal by evening, roughly 12–13 hours after departure.
Break up the drive with Rouen's old town and cathedral, then continue to the coast for the cliffs at Étretat, finishing the evening in Honfleur.
A full beaches day as above, with an overnight in Bayeux or Caen making the second day's return drive shorter.
Around an hour's drive to Giverny.
90 minutes to two hours to walk the water garden and the artist's home.
Wander the timber-framed streets, see the cathedral façade Monet painted repeatedly, and stop for lunch.
Back in the city by late afternoon.
A Mercedes V-Class, driven by someone who has made this drive many times before.
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"Our driver knew exactly where to stop at Omaha Beach and gave us time we didn't expect at the cemetery. Never felt rushed all day."
"Comfortable van, picked us up right at our hotel, and the driver was flexible when we wanted longer at Étretat."
"Fixed price with no surprises, and having the same driver wait for us at every stop made the whole day easy."
A full-day round trip from Paris to the main D-Day landing beaches, including Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, typically runs 12 to 13 hours door to door, with roughly 2.5 to 3 hours of driving each way and the rest spent at the sites.
Yes. Pickup can be arranged at CDG, Orly, Beauvais, or any Paris address, and the vehicle can drop you back at the airport at the end of the day if you have a departing flight.
The Mercedes V-Class minivan seats up to 8 passengers with their luggage, at one fixed price for the group rather than a per-person fare.
The quoted price is agreed in advance for the itinerary you choose. Extra stops or a longer day can usually be accommodated and will be confirmed with you before the tour, so there are no surprises.
The service is a private transfer with an English-speaking driver who knows the sites well and can share context along the way. For a licensed battlefield historian guide, this can be arranged as an add-on on request.
The itinerary can include any combination of Omaha Beach, Utah Beach, Juno Beach, Gold Beach, and Sword Beach, along with the Normandy American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, depending on how much time you have.
Giverny and Rouen sit between Paris and the Normandy coast, so they can be combined with coastal stops like Étretat or Honfleur, but a single day usually works better focused on either the inland route or the coast and D-Day beaches, given the driving distances involved.
Yes, child and booster seats can be requested free of charge when booking — just mention the ages of the children so the correct seats are prepared.
The beaches and memorials are open year-round. Late spring through early autumn has the most daylight and mildest weather, while early June draws larger crowds around the anniversary of the landings.
Yes, the vehicle and driver wait at each stop for the agreed visiting time, so you are never rushed and don't need to worry about return transport or parking.
Booking a few days ahead is usually enough, though during peak season (June and the summer months) booking a week or more in advance is recommended to guarantee vehicle availability.
Yes, Mont-Saint-Michel can be included as an extension of a Normandy itinerary or booked as its own day trip, though note it sits further southwest and adds meaningfully to the driving day.
This depends on the arrangement confirmed at booking; both advance and on-the-day payment can be discussed directly when you reserve.
Yes — many travelers are visiting in connection with a family member's service history, and the itinerary and pacing can be adjusted around the specific beach, cemetery, or memorial that matters most to your visit.
Bayeux and Caen are the most common overnight bases for D-Day touring given their central location, while Honfleur, Deauville, and Étretat suit travelers who want a coastal-town stay.
Tell us your dates, your group size, and what matters most to you — the beaches, the towns, or both — and we'll confirm a fixed price before you travel.