About this tour
A two-day private tour departing Paris that takes you to Mont St Michel on day one, followed by a full exploration of Normandy's D-Day sites on day two. You'll start early from your Paris hotel, reach the tidal island by late morning, and spend the afternoon wandering its 15th and 16th-century streets and touring the Romanesque-Gothic abbey. Day two covers the major World War II beaches and memorials—Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, and Arromanches' artificial harbour—with options to visit the 360° panoramic cinema or Overlord Museum before finishing in Bayeux.
Highlights
- Medieval Mont St Michel with period buildings and abbey
- Pointe du Hoc cliffs, scene of dramatic 1944 assault
- Omaha Beach and American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer
- Arromanches' D-Day landing port and 360° cinema
- Overlord Museum with tanks, weapons and uniforms
- Bayeux's Norman architecture and town centre
- Three-star hotel accommodation with breakfasts included
- Air-conditioned private vehicle throughout
What to expect
You'll leave your Paris hotel at 7am and arrive at Mont St Michel around 11:30am. Your guide leads you through the island's narrow lanes lined with 500-year-old buildings, then after lunch you explore the abbey using a tablet guide for historical context. By 4:30pm you're back in the vehicle heading to Avranches, arriving at your hotel by 6pm. Day two begins at 9am visiting Pointe du Hoc's dramatic clifftop positions. You'll walk Omaha Beach, pay respects at the American Cemetery, and see the Mulberry harbours at Arromanches before lunch. Choose between the 360° cinema experience or the Overlord Museum's displays of vehicles and uniforms. The tour wraps up in Bayeux for final sightseeing before heading back.
Good to know
All museum entries, meals and accommodation are included. The pace is moderate and suits various fitness levels. Prams and specialised infant seats are available. Wear comfortable walking shoes for Mont St Michel's cobbled streets and cemetery paths. Days are long but well-structured with meal breaks.
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