Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, in one private day from Paris.
Twelve hours, one car, your own pace.
- From €1,150 · whole car · 12 hours
Fixed price in writingTripyana's Normandy D-Day tour is a twelve-hour private day from Paris in a Mercedes with a chauffeur. The beaches are about three hours away, leaving roughly five hours for Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the Normandy American Cemetery and Arromanches. One fixed price per car covers fuel, tolls and parking, confirmed in writing before you pay.
What does a Normandy day trip from Paris look like?
A D-Day beaches tour from Paris covers about 280 km each way, roughly three hours on the road. An early start leaves about five hours on the coast.
Paris to the Normandy beaches
- 7:00 Pickup at your Paris hotel, with water and a quiet start in the car.
- 10:00 Pointe du Hoc, the cliffs scaled by the US Army Rangers on 6 June 1944.
- 11:00 Omaha Beach and the memorial on the sand.
- 12:00 Lunch in a village near the coast.
- 13:15 The Normandy American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer and its visitor centre.
- 15:00 Arromanches, to see the remains of the Mulberry harbour from the cliff.
- 19:00 Back at your hotel in Paris.
How much does a private Normandy beaches tour from Paris cost?
You pay per car for twelve hours, not per person. Fuel, motorway tolls and parking are included, with nothing added on top.
Mercedes E-Class
Up to 3 passengers · 2 large and 2 cabin bags · 12 hours
€1,150
Couples and small families
Mercedes V-Class
Up to 7 passengers · 7 standard suitcases · 12 hours
€1,295
Families and veterans’ groups
Museum entry and meals are not included. The American Cemetery is free to visit.
What should you know before a D-Day day trip?
D-Day tours from Paris make a long day, so a little planning makes yours more comfortable.
- Start at 7:00
Leaving early gives you five hours on the coast and a return before dark in most months.
- Check the cemetery hours
The American Cemetery is open daily from 9:00 to 17:00, with last entry at 16:30. It closes on 25 December and 1 January.
- Consider a guide
Your chauffeur is not a historian. Museum audio guides, or a local battlefield guide met on site, add the story.
What is changing for D-Day visits in 2026 and 2027?
Three changes affect a trip to the beaches over the coming months. None of them stops the tour, but they shape the timings.
- Road works on the way out of Paris
From 16 November 2026 to the end of August 2027, the A13 Saint-Cloud tunnel is closed in the Paris-to-Normandy direction. Traffic follows signed diversions that rejoin the A13 further west, and the French road authorities warn of longer journeys at some hours. The drive back to Paris is not affected, and the 7:00 pickup matters even more in these months.
- Restoration work at Pointe du Hoc
The Ranger Monument site is being restored until mid-2027. Its visitor centre is closed, and some pathways and bunkers are fenced off, so the visit follows the west pathway only. Opening hours are unchanged, and staff walk the site to help visitors.
- Cemetery pre-registration for 2027
The cemetery plans a free pre-registration system from the end of 2026, for visits from summer 2027. It will apply to every visitor, including individuals and private tours. Entry stays free, and families with next-of-kin buried there can always visit on the date and time they choose. Check the official ABMC website before you fix a summer 2027 date.
What should you wear for a day on the D-Day beaches?
You spend most of the day outdoors, by the sea and in open fields, so dress for the weather rather than for Paris.
- Layers and a rain jacket
The Channel coast is often windy, and the weather can turn within an hour, even in summer. Carry a warm layer and a light waterproof to each stop. Spare coats can stay in the car between sites.
- Flat, comfortable shoes
Omaha Beach is soft sand, and the Rangers’ clifftop is grass and broken ground around the shell craters, away from the paved paths. Walking shoes or trainers suit the day better than city shoes.
- Respectful clothes for the cemetery
The cemetery asks every visitor to behave with respect and solemnity. Keep beachwear for the shore, and dress as you would for a memorial.
- Winter visits
From November to February the light fades by late afternoon, and the cemetery closes at 17:00 all year. Pack gloves and a hat, because the wind off the sea feels colder than the city.
Can you visit a relative’s grave at the American Cemetery?
Yes. The Normandy American Cemetery holds the graves of 9,389 American war dead, and 1,557 names of the missing are carved on its Walls of the Missing. Many families travel from the United States to stand at one headstone.
- Find the grave before you travel
Search the name in the online database of the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC). It lists those buried or remembered at its cemeteries, but not soldiers whose remains were brought home to the United States.
- Write to the cemetery ahead
ABMC asks families to contact the cemetery staff before a visit to a relative’s grave, or to arrange a wreath-laying.
- Ask at the visitor building
A staff member is on duty while the cemetery is open and escorts relatives to grave and memorial sites. With prior permission, staff can place sand in the headstone inscription so the name stands out.
- Tell us the name when you book
We build the day around the cemetery, so you have unhurried time at the grave. Personal photos are allowed throughout the grounds.
What is included in the Normandy D-Day tour?
The car, the chauffeur and every road cost are in the price, with no extra for the long distance.
Twelve hours of the car
Your chauffeur waits at each site and adjusts the order to your interests and the weather.
Comfort for six hours of driving
A Mercedes with room to rest on the motorway, water on board and stops when you need them.
Tolls, fuel and parking
All motorway tolls to Normandy and back, and every car park on the coast.
How do I book a private Normandy tour?
Send your request
Tap the button, then add your date, hotel, number of passengers and preferred car. It takes about a minute.
Get your confirmation by email
We check the date with your chauffeur. Our email reply, usually within an hour, gives the fixed total and a secure payment link.
Meet your chauffeur
Your chauffeur meets you at the agreed point with a name sign. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup.
Questions about a Normandy D-Day tour from Paris
Can you do the D-Day beaches in a day from Paris?
Yes. The beaches are about three hours from Paris each way. A twelve-hour private day leaves around five hours for Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery and Arromanches.
How much is a private D-Day tour from Paris?
The twelve-hour day costs €1,150 in a Mercedes E-Class for up to three guests. A V-Class for up to seven costs €1,295. The price is for the whole car.
Can we visit Utah Beach too?
Yes, if you mention it in your request. Utah Beach is about 45 minutes west of Omaha. We usually swap it for Arromanches, so the day stays at twelve hours.
Is the American Cemetery open every day?
It is open daily from 9:00 to 17:00, and closed on 25 December and 1 January. Entry is free, and the visitor centre explains the landings.
Is the chauffeur a D-Day guide?
No. Your chauffeur drives and knows the sites, but is not a licensed historian. Many guests add museum audio guides or book a local battlefield guide to meet on site.
Is this tour suitable for older travellers?
Yes. You travel in a comfortable Mercedes, stop when you wish, and walk only short distances. The cemetery and Pointe du Hoc have paved paths close to the car park.
Which D-Day beaches did the Americans land on?
Omaha and Utah. Omaha Beach, between Vierville-sur-Mer and Colleville-sur-Mer, saw the heaviest American losses on June 6, 1944, with more than 3,000 casualties. Utah Beach lies farther west. British and Canadian troops landed on Gold, Juno and Sword. This day focuses on the American sector, with Utah on request.
Can we walk on Omaha Beach?
Yes. The old footpath from the cemetery down to the sand was closed to the public in 2016 for security reasons, but public beach access is available nearby. You can still stand on the shore where the first American soldiers came ashore on D-Day.
Can we see the flag-lowering ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery?
Yes. The flag-lowering ceremony is held one hour before the cemetery closes to the public, and it makes a moving end to your day in Normandy. Mention it in your request, and we plan the timings so you reach the cemetery before the ceremony starts.
Stand on Omaha Beach and walk the American Cemetery, in one private day from Paris.
Send your date and the sites that matter to you. We reply with a fixed price by email.
Tripyana Ltd is a London company — private hire operator licence PHOP950 in London. In France, your journey is driven by a licensed French chauffeur partner.