Normandy 2Days Trip Landing Beaches and Mont St Michel from Paris

Immerse yourself in the history and beauty of Normandy and Brittany on this 2-day tour from Paris. Explore historic cities, visit D-Day beaches, and marvel at the iconic Mont Saint Michel.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 6 days learn more
Highlights

Paris -Rouen — Honfleur — D-Day Beaches — Caen

22 Rue Jean Rey - Board the luxury coach in central Paris and leave the hustle bustle behind as you travel through the Normandy countryside.

Rouen Tourisme - Your first stop is Rouen, the capital of the region. This historic city was once one of the largest and most prosperous cities of medieval Europe, and a capital of the Anglo-Norman dynasties.

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen - Hop out for a walking tour of Rouen’s top sights, including impressive Rouen Cathedral and the site where Joan of Arc was executed in 1431.

Le Vieux Bassin - Continue your tour to Honfleur, known for its picturesque old harbor captured countless times by the famous Impressionist painters, including Claude Monet.

Office de Tourisme de Honfleur - Tour the charming old town and have free time for lunch (own expense).

Omaha Beach - In the afternoon, head to the beaches of Normandy, where the D-Day landings occurred during World War II. Hear stories about the Allied invasions of German-occupied France as you visit Omaha Beach, one of the most difficult landing sites. Visit the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, overlooking the sea, where you can pay your respects to the fallen soldiers of WWII

Cimetiere Americain de Colleville-sur-Mer - Visit the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, overlooking the sea, where you can pay your respects to the fallen soldiers of WWII

Musee du Debarquement - Make a short stop in the coastal city of Arromanches, another D-Day site

Office De Tourisme De Caen - Before continuing to the city of Caen for a group dinner.

Caen — Saint-Malo — Mont St-Michel — Paris

Les Remparts de Saint-Malo - Venture to the heart of Brittany to your first stop, the walled port city of Saint-Malo

Cathedrale de Saint-Malo - Take a guided walking tour along the ocean-front ramparts, and visit Saint-Malo Cathedral. Enjoy free time for lunch (own expense).

Baie du Mont St Michel - Your 2-day tour culminates with a visit to one of France’s most iconic attractions, Mont St-Michel, a historic abbey situated amidst a vast bay.

Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel - Walk up the hilly village for a guided walking tour of the fascinating 8th-century Benedictine abbey, founded as a monastery by Archangel St Michael.

Fortifications du Mont-Saint-Michel - Learn about its history, architecture and many uses over the years, including a prison, a castle, a strategic fortification and a major cultural and pilgrimage center during the Middle Ages. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

At the top of the hill, enjoy views over the bay, and don’t miss the amazing spectacle of the tide coming in and surrounding the entire island! Follow your tour with free time to explore and shop around the village.

Paris - Back to Paris in the evening.

What's Included
  • Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach
  • Porterage service on hotel arrival and departure
  • Accommodation in 4-star hotel (double room accommodation with bathroom)
  • Professional guide
  • Two intense days of discovery in a beautiful French region
  • Inclusive of dinner and breakfast
  • Tickets for monuments and museum visits
  • Hotel pick-up option available
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Drop-off
  • 2 Lunches
Additional Information

Embark on a two-day journey through the regions of Normandy and Brittany in France, starting from Paris and having an overnight halt in Caen. Explore the captivating historic towns of Rouen and Honfleur, and pay a visit to significant World War II locations like the notorious D-Day landing beaches of Normandy and the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. On the subsequent day, set your sights on the majestic walled harbour town of Saint-Malo before proceeding to Mont St-Michel, one of the most distinguished attractions in France. The tour package includes overnight stay, dinner & breakfast, entrance charges, and transportation.

  • This tour is not recommended for passengers with walking difficulties, as the climb to the Abbey at Mont St-Michel has many steps
  • There is a maximum of two people per room. Separate bookings should be made for each room required.
  • There will be a short stop on the way back to Paris
  • For any booking required a single room, you will be asked to pay extra fee (36€) at the agency before the departure
  • Please note that during the Olympic Games, and ONLY from July 18th to September 11th 2024, your tour will have a different meeting point. Please check the redemption instructions on your voucher for more information
Location
22 Rue Jean Rey
Rue Jean Rey
***UNTIL JULY 17th*** Please note that during the Olympic Games, from July 18th to September 11th 2024, your tour will depart from 26 boulevard Auguste Blanqui 75013 PARIS
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Barbara_k
Aug 18, 2024
Great guide - Our guide was wonderful. She spoke two languages constantly was a fountain of information and was cheerful, kind friendly I couldn’t say enough Of how great a guide she was
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Nancy_m
Jul 28, 2024
A great experience - This well-managed two-day tour, traversing centuries of history and multiple regions of Normandy and Brittany, is a great introduction to the area if your time is limited and you want to hit the highlights. Our outstanding tour guide, Leyla, masterfully kept us informed, entertained, and on time---in multiple languages. The bus was comfortable and the bus driver expert. The crew took care of all issues, including unexpected road blocks, and changes in itinerary so we would have the best weather at the stops along the coast. A great experience and great value.
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Christina_k
Jul 14, 2024
Layla was an amazing tour guide, which made for an amazing excursion - This excursion was well worth it and was an amazing tour made by our guide, Layla. She was very informed, and her historical narration through out the tour kept our family very engaged. She made sure everyone was on time
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Gabrielbellido
Jul 4, 2024
Fabulous tour of Historical Normandy and WWII D-day - The selection of the places to visit was great! Enjoyed the explanations Leyla -our guide- provided. She answered all questions related to the places we visited and related history. Mount St. Michelle was more than I expected. Great job!
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Ruth_m
May 30, 2024
Good way to see D-Day locations and Mont Saint Michel - I wanted to see Mont Saint Michel and my husband wanted to see the D-Day beaches. This tour was perfect for us. We stayed at the Pullman Hotel the night before. Busses pulled up AROUND THE CORNER and loaded for several tours early the next morning. They took care of the driving, the hotel and provided a guide who told us what we were looking at. We also visited a few other historical spots on our way and had time to walk around tiny towns and taste some local treats. The hotel they provided was clean and comfortable. The meals provided were good. Time was planned well and our guide, Lena kept us on schedule and did a good job of keeping us informed. Mont Saint Michel has a lot of steps to climb so my husband did not go all of the way up. There is a shuttle that takes you out to the island so it can still be enjoyed with limited mobility. The beaches and National Cemetery can be viewed with limited mobility also. Weather was nice in early May - cool with a little rain.
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Josh_l
Aug 19, 2024
Nice tour - I felt Normandy was a bit underwhelming. It’s just a beach with a memorial and you had to envision what it looked like 80 years ago. I loved Mont St Michel. It is straight out of a fairy tale. The stop at Rouen and the cathedral was amazing. Great little city. It would make for a really long day but pairing it with Mont St Michel for a day trip from Paris would have been my preference. Our tour guide was great. She was nice and knowledgeable. One minor complaint was that I didn’t realize the tour was in Spanish and English and was at times difficult to pay attention when she switched languages. All in all a nice tour.
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Richard_k
May 24, 2024
D-Day Normandy Visit 80th anniversary. - The very brief to the American Cemetery and distant view of the Omaha Beach cliffs climbed by Col Rudder's Rangers, but we could not get closer than several hundred yards before being whisked away. The program over-promised D-Day visits and under-delivered, ushering the group from one gift shop opportunity to another. The tour guide, Leila, provided simply outstanding history and explanation of the French history for which she merits a medal. Just outstanding in every way. She did not design the tour but she salvaged its weak points, which is why I recommend others take the tour if simply for her superior explanations the St. Michel Abbey visit above all.
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Peter_g
May 18, 2024
Mixed Bag - This is meant to be feedback for Viator--not to be published as a review. There were several good things about the tour. The places you picked to visit were all great. Our tour guide, Layla was excellent: friendly, well-organized, informative. The trip ran smoothly, and we were given time for bathroom breaks, coffee breaks, and lunch. Then there were some things that weren't so good. Your ad said that the coach we traveled on was a luxury coach. That just wasn't true. The seats were cramped, the power outlets did not work, and there was no wifi. Your ad also said that the hotel where we were staying was 4 stars. That was also not true. It was 3 stars at best. The dinner they served was mediocre, as was the breakfast. And it seemed cheap that you didn't provide a glass of wine with the dinner. I saw some wonderful sights and places on this tour, so I'm glad I went, but I think you need to work on coach/hotel/meals.
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Teresa_d
Jun 7, 2024
Exceptional but NOT without issues - The guides were excellent and it was a beautiful tour overall. However, it was not without issues. First, I was caused an inadvertent level of stress when I was not picked up at my hotel and I was given no options by Paris City Vision despite assurances that I would be picked up. I had to solve the issue myself - truly unacceptable because had I not been able to, I would’ve missed the entire tour. Other issue is we were given 1/2 less time in St Malo than provided for on the itinerary. It felt very rushed. Overall constructive criticism - all stops were too short. If at all possible, the tour should be modified to allow for more time at each stop.
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Walter_w
Jun 29, 2024
Rude and Unhelpful Guide - The guide, Amelia (?), was rude and inconsiderate. Among other things, she left me behind when I had to buy water before climbing the many steps to the top of Mont Saint Michel and then told my family I had decided not to make the climb. I found my way to the top, but never located my family and the guide did not attempt to help me with this, causing them worry and wrecking the experience for all. She was focused on her schedule at the expense of customer comfort, walking and talking fast and not inviting questions from the group. She gave the most cursory coverage to D-Day, stopping at Omaha Beach for only 20 minutes and not visiting any other landing beaches. I plan to file a complaint about her demeanor with your company when I return from my vacation.
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