Normandy day trip from Paris with D-Day beaches, typical Norman lunch and cider tasting
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Overview
Travelers who visit the historical battlefields of Normandy often come away describing the experience as moving, emotional and memorable. Standing in the midst of the landing beaches is certainly an experience that should not be missed, and choosing the right day trip from Paris will be defining in ensuring your day is comprehensive, informative and unhurried. This meticulously studied itinerary is designed to bring together the most poignant historical sites of Normandy with the opportunity to appreciate the rich traditions that characterize this area – all woven together masterfully through the illuminating tales and knowledge of an expert guide.You’ll first arrive at the exceptional Utah Beach Museum, housed in an original German bunker and built on the very beach where the first American troops landed. You’ll stop for a brief visit in a traditional Norman cider-making orchard where we’ll enjoy a tasting of the cider and Calvados in an original 17th century barn.You’ll continue our exploration of Normandy with a typical Norman-style lunch, freshly prepared for us with only seasonal ingredients. After lunch we will travel to Pointe du Hoc, a German defense situated on the cliff tops and heroically taken by US Rangers. This cliff overlooking the English Channel today remains very much as it was left over half a century ago by the Rangers. Many of the original German fortifications have been left in place and the area is still scarred by bomb craters.You’ll also have the opportunity to pay our respects to the fallen at the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. The cemetery is located on a bluff that overlooks Omaha Beach, which was one of the landing beaches of the D-Day invasion. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., son of President Theodore Roosevelt and a Medal of Honor recipient, is buried here together with the almost 10,000 soldiers who sacrificed their lives.
What's included
Lunch, including one glass of ciderLunch, including one glass of cider
What's Not included
Extra beverages at lunch (a glass of cider is served with lunch)Extra beverages at lunch (a glass of cider is served with lunch)
Where
Paris, France
Meeting point:
Meet us in front of the main entrance of the Architecture Museum at Palais de Chaillot. Our City Wonders guides will be holding a sign at the meeting point for easy recognition. Make sure to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.
What To Expect
- Take the opportunity to tour the beautiful region of Normandy while its sites are less crowded.
- Visit the WWII US landing beaches in Normandy
- Explore the Utah Beach Museum (in an original Bunker)
- Visit the Pointe du Hoc Battlefield, heroically taken by US Rangers
- Enjoy a typical Norman lunch on the port of Grandcamp Maisy