Normandy and Mont Saint-Michel Day Trip from Paris

Visit D-Day sites and Omaha beach then explore a medieval island abbey with round-trip transport

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· 15h · Paris, France

Normandy and Mont Saint-Michel Day Trip from Paris

Travel from Paris to the historic Normandy region on an expertly guided tour with round-trip transportation. In the morning, uncover the wartime history of Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc. Visit the Les Braves memorial to pay your respects. Afterward, head to the tidal, fairytale island of Mont Saint-Michel. Enjoy free time for lunch then utilize your ticket to the towering 1,000 year-old pilgrimage site, Mont Saint-Michel Abbey. This tour ensures you see the best of Normandy in a single day.

What You Get With This Tour

Expert English-speaking guide
Entry tickets to Mont Saint-Michel Abbey
Luxury round-trip coach transport from Paris
Guided tour of Omaha Beach
View Pointe du Hoc
Architecture straight out of a fairy tale
Guide tips

Tour Itinerary

1

Your tour begins at Boulevard Pershing
Meet your guide in front of the Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile to board your comfortable coach. As you leave the city behind, watch the urban landscape transform into the rolling green pastures and apple orchards of the French countryside.
2

Reflect on history at Omaha Beach
Walk the wide, sandy shores where Allied forces landed on June 6, 1944. Your guide explains the strategic importance of this sector during the liberation of Europe while you view the Les Braves memorial sculptures honoring the brave soldiers who fought here.
3

Visit the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc
Next, make a short visit to the dramatic clifftop situated between Omaha and Utah beaches. You will see the massive craters left by naval bombardments and the remains of German bunkers while learning how US Rangers scaled these 100-foot walls during the invasion.
4

Reach the village of Mont Saint-Michel
Arrive at this famous fortified island, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its medieval architecture and massive stone walls. You will have free time for lunch; we recommend trying the famous omelet soufflé at La Salicorne restaurant in the local Caserne area.
5

Explore the Mont Saint-Michel Abbey
After lunch, head inside the spectacular eighth-century monastery that sits at the very top of the island. You will walk through the Gothic halls and chapels that served as a site for pilgrims for centuries, then step onto the terraces for views of the surrounding sandbanks.
6

Your tour finishes back in Paris
After a full day of exploring, relax on the return drive to Paris. Your journey concludes at the original meeting point at the Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile.

Additional Information

Good to know:

Accessibility: This tour involves ancient ground and uneven terrain. It is unfortunately not wheelchair or stroller accessible. A soft baby carrier is recommended.
Dress Code: As Mont Saint-Michel is a religious site, modest dress is recommended for the abbey. Comfortable walking shoes are essential for the steep village inclines.
Weather Advisory: The Normandy coast can be windy and rainy. This tour runs in all weather conditions, so please check the forecast and dress in layers.
Bag Policy: Large backpacks or luggage are not permitted on the bus or inside the abbey due to security and space constraints.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.