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Day trips from Paris — D-Day beaches

D-Day beaches from Paris — Omaha and the American Cemetery with your private chauffeur

Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery at Colleville, Pointe du Hoc, Utah Beach, Arromanches — nearly three hours from Paris, which is why the day starts early and why you want a chauffeur. I collect you at your hotel at dawn; you spend the day on the sites, in silence or with a licensed guide; I bring you back to Paris in the evening.

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Bronze memorial statue of American soldiers on the seafront at Omaha Beach, Normandy
From Paris
≈ 2 h 50
Distance
265 km · 165 mi
Format
Long full day · 7 am departure
Best time
All year · June 6 commemorations
Vehicle
Mercedes V-Class recommended

A day on the D-Day beaches, the way I usually plan it

A typical outline — the sites and the order are adjusted with you, in particular if a relative served in Normandy. It is a long day; the comfort of the car matters, which is why I recommend the V-Class.

7:00
Pick-up at your hotel

An early start is the key: we leave Paris before the traffic and reach the coast around 10 am. Coffee stop on the way if you wish; you can sleep on board.

10:00
Pointe du Hoc

The cliffs scaled by the Rangers on the morning of 6 June 1944, the craters and bunkers still in place. The most striking place to begin.

11:15
Omaha Beach

The beach itself at Vierville and Saint-Laurent, the memorial on the seafront, and time to walk down to the sand.

12:30
Lunch in Bayeux or by the sea

A table reserved in Bayeux, or a simpler lunch facing the Channel at Port-en-Bessin.

14:00
Normandy American Cemetery

Colleville-sur-Mer, above Omaha. The 9,388 graves, the memorial and the visitor centre. Allow at least an hour; many guests stay longer.

15:30
Arromanches or Utah Beach

The remains of the Mulberry artificial harbour at Arromanches, or — further west — Utah Beach and its landing museum, and Sainte-Mère-Église. We choose together according to the time left.

17:00
Return to Paris

Back at your hotel between 8 and 9 pm, depending on the sites you chose.

Why go with First Class Concept

— Door-to-door from Paris: no 6 am train to Bayeux, no rental car, no coach timetable — the car leaves when you are ready and waits at each site.
— The sites in the right order: I have driven guests along this coast since 2010 and know how to fit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha, the Cemetery and Arromanches into one day without rushing.
— A licensed D-Day guide on request: I am your chauffeur, not a historian — but I can arrange a licensed local guide to join you through our concierge service.
— Personal itineraries: if a family member landed in Normandy, tell me — we build the day around that unit, that beach, that grave.
— Mercedes V-Class van for up to 6 passengers: six hours on the road in a day call for space, quiet and comfort.
— A written quote within 2 hours, all inclusive. No surprises on the day.
Rows of white crosses with American and French flags at the Normandy American Cemetery
Normandy American Cemetery — Colleville-sur-Mer

D-Day beaches — your questions

How far are the D-Day beaches from Paris?

About 265 km — roughly 2 hours 50 minutes to Omaha Beach by motorway. Round trip, you spend close to six hours on the road, which is why the day starts at 7 am and why I recommend the V-Class for comfort.

Is one day enough to see the D-Day beaches?

Yes, for the essential sites: Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the Normandy American Cemetery, and either Arromanches or Utah Beach. To add Sainte-Mère-Église, the Bayeux Tapestry, the British or Canadian sectors or the Mont Saint-Michel, I suggest a night in Bayeux through our Bespoke journey service.

Can we have a guide for the sites?

Yes. I am your chauffeur and know the coast well, but for the history itself a licensed D-Day guide makes the difference. I can arrange one to accompany you for the day through our concierge service; tell me when you request your quote.

Is the American Cemetery open every day?

The Normandy American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer is open daily except on 25 December and 1 January. The visitor centre closes earlier in winter. I confirm the opening hours for your date when I write the proposal.

What is the best time of year to visit?

The sites are open all year. Spring and autumn are quiet and moving; summer is busier, with long evenings. Around 6 June the commemorations bring crowds, veterans and ceremonies — a unique atmosphere, but reserve early and expect road closures.

How much does a private day trip to the D-Day beaches cost?

There is no price grid: every proposal is written for your date, your group size and your itinerary. You receive a written, all-inclusive quote within 2 hours — vehicle, chauffeur, fuel, tolls and waiting time included. Guide, museum tickets and lunch are added on request.

Shall I plan your day on the D-Day beaches?

Tell me your date, your group and whether the trip has a personal meaning. I will come back with a written proposal within 2 hours.

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