Normandy day trip from Paris with lunch and cider tasting
Excursions & day trips

Normandy day trip from Paris with lunch and cider tasting

4/5
Great
Based on 2 reviews
from
£151.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 14 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • 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
What to expect

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.

Read more
What's included
  • check Expert, English-speaking tour guide
  • check Entrance ticket and reservation fee for all sites visited
  • check All transfers in an air-conditioned coach
  • check Lunch, including one glass of cider
What's not included
  • x_not_included Extra beverages at lunch (a glass of cider is served with lunch)
Where

Église Notre-Dame de Compassion, Place du Général Kœnig, Paris, France

Meeting point:
Meet your guide at Place du Général Kœnig, on the right-hand side of Notre-Dame de Compassion, at the intersection of the boulevard d'Aurelle de Paladines and the Avenue de la Porte des Ternes. Your guide will be holding a City Wonders sign. Arriving by metro: take metro Line 1 to “Porte Maillot”, take exit number 4 “Avenue Charles de Gaulle”, located 10mn away from the meeting point. When exiting the metro, you will see a big brown Tower and a big rectangular building named “Palais des Congrès”. Walk towards the big brown Tower, up the Boulevard Pershing, keeping the “Palais des Congrès” building to your right. Once you reach the big brown Tower, look to your left, you’ll see a Church surrounded by trees. This is where your meeting point is. Arriving by taxi: Ask the driver to drop you at the Notre-Dame de Compassion Church, located on Place du Général Koening 75017 Paris.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • Guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance cannot be accommodated; also, strollers or baby carriages aren't allowed

Know in advance:

  • Please note that luggage or suitcases are not allowed on the tour, as storage on the bus cannot be guaranteed.

Remember to bring:

  • It is strongly recommended that all clients who are traveling with infants bring their own infant or child seat. It is considered the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure the safety of their child
  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended
Read more
Provider
City Wonders
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Great

4/5

Based on 2 reviews from verified customers

50%
0%
50%
0%
0%
  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - July 2023

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - August 2022

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

You might also like

Nat Geo Day Tour: Paris, the City of Book Lovers
Excursions & day trips

Nat Geo Day Tour: Paris, the City of Book Lovers

Explore Paris's literary history with guided visits to the Bibliotheque Nationale, time to meet one of the Seine's historic ‘Bouquinistes' - booksellers - and a trip to the Shakespeare and Co bookstore.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Paris insider's tour with Seine sightseeing cruise
Excursions & day trips

Paris insider's tour with Seine sightseeing cruise

Book this small group tour to get the best snaps of the Eiffel Tower from local hotspots, uncover hidden gems, and top it off with a sightseeing river cruise.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Evening cruise on the Seine river with an aperitif
Activities

Evening cruise on the Seine river with an aperitif

Enjoy the best terrace of Paris with this 1-hour aperitif sightseeing cruise.

free cancellation
Instant Confirmation
Romantic dinner-cruise on the Seine river
Activities

Romantic dinner-cruise on the Seine river

Experience a romantic night with your beloved one on this Seine cruise with dinner on board!

free cancellation
Instant Confirmation
Entrance tickets to the Arc de Triomphe's rooftop
Attractions & guided tours

Entrance tickets to the Arc de Triomphe's rooftop

Book your open ticket to go on Arc de Triomphe's rooftop and enjoy a unique view of the Champs-Élysées and Paris's great sweeping avenues.

Duration from 30 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes
Instant Confirmation
Eiffel Tower Entrance Ticket to 2nd Floor by Elevator and Host
Attractions & guided tours

Eiffel Tower Entrance Ticket to 2nd Floor by Elevator and Host

Experience Paris like never before with an exclusive Eiffel Tower tour. Bypass queues, explore interactive exhibits and relish panoramic views. Book now!

Flexible
Available in:

en 

Instant Confirmation
Louvre Museum fast-track ticket with audio tour on mobile app
Attractions & guided tours

Louvre Museum fast-track ticket with audio tour on mobile app

Explore the Louvre Museum at your own pace with fast-track tickets and an audio-guided tour available on your smartphone!

Flexible
Available in:

en 

Instant Confirmation
Guided Eiffel Tower climbing experience
Attractions & guided tours

Guided Eiffel Tower climbing experience

Book your Eiffel Tower climbing experience and follow your guide as you discover this attraction from a spectacular perspective most visitors miss!

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Entrance tickets to Paris' Panthéon
Attractions & guided tours

Entrance tickets to Paris' Panthéon

Book your entrance ticket to visit the Panthéon, an early example of neoclassicism inspired by the Pantheon in Rome.

Flexible
Instant Confirmation
Entrance Fees Included
Palace of Versailles tickets with audio tour on mobile app
Attractions & guided tours

Palace of Versailles tickets with audio tour on mobile app

Explore the Palace of Versailles at your own pace with this audio-guided tour available on your smartphone including entrance tickets!

Duration 2 hours 30 minutes
Available in:

en 

Instant Confirmation