Private day trip · D-Day beaches
Normandy Day Trip from Paris
Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery above it, and the remains of the Mulberry harbour at Arromanches. Three hours from Paris, and a day that most people find they need to take slowly.
- Duration
- 11–12 hours
- Distance
- ≈ 270 km each way
- Departure
- From your hotel, 7–8am
- Vehicle
- Private, your group only
Why book a private car
Normandy Day Trip from Paris, without the connections
The landing beaches run for 80 km along the Calvados coast, and the sites that matter most are spread across them. A coach tour gives you a fixed itinerary and 40 minutes at each stop, which is not enough time at the Normandy American Cemetery and too much at some of the museums.
In a private car you set the route. Families with a relative who landed here often want a specific sector; others want Omaha, the cemetery and Arromanches and nothing more. We plan the day with you beforehand and change it on the road if you want longer somewhere.
Rates
What the day costs
| Vehicle | Capacity | Fixed price |
|---|---|---|
Sedan | €750 | |
Van | €900 |
Per vehicle, not per person. Includes fuel, tolls and the driver’s day. Museum entrance fees are not included.
The route
What the day looks like
Departure from Paris
Hotel pickup between 7am and 8am, west on the A13 through the Seine valley.
Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer
9,388 graves on the bluff above Omaha Beach, with a visitor centre worth an hour on its own.
Omaha Beach
Time to walk the sand below the cemetery, where the American landings met the heaviest resistance.
Arromanches
The concrete caissons of the Mulberry harbour, still visible in the bay at low tide.
Optional stops
Pointe du Hoc, Utah Beach, Sainte-Mère-Église or the Bayeux Tapestry, depending on your interests and the time.
Return to Paris
Back at your hotel in the early evening.
Included as standard
What the price covers
Fixed price, agreed upfront
The fare you see is the fare you pay. No meter, no surge pricing, no night or luggage supplements.
Meet and greet
Your driver waits at the agreed point with a name board and carries the luggage to the car.
Flight and train tracking
We watch your arrival in real time and adjust the pickup if you are delayed, at no extra cost.
60 minutes of free waiting
Counted from your actual arrival time, so passport queues and baggage delays are already covered.
Child seats at no charge
Baby seats, toddler seats and boosters fitted on request. Tell us the ages when you book.
Licensed and insured
A registered French VTC operator with commercially insured vehicles and English-speaking drivers.
Questions
Before you book
How long is the drive from Paris to the D-Day beaches?
About three hours each way. The full day runs 11 to 12 hours door to door, which leaves five or six hours on the coast.
Can we choose which beaches to visit?
Yes, and we encourage it. The British and Canadian sectors — Gold, Juno and Sword — are further east than Omaha and Utah, so we plan the route around which sector matters to you rather than trying to cover all five.
Is a guide included?
No. Your driver is a licensed chauffeur, not a battlefield guide. We can arrange an accredited English-speaking guide to join you for the day at additional cost, which many visitors find worthwhile here.
Is this suitable for children?
The cemetery and Arromanches work well for older children. The museums vary — the Overlord Museum near Omaha holds attention better than most.
Ready when you are
Book your Normandy day trip
Confirmed in writing, driver details sent the day before, and a price that does not move.
Prefer to talk it through? +33 7 59 90 49 23