From Paris: WWII Canadian D-Day Beaches Semi-Private Guided Tour

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Price From
USD 276.73

About the place

Step back in time

Journey through history on this intimate full-day guided tour from Paris, uncovering the gripping stories of WWII Canadian battlefields and landing beaches. Travel in a luxury air-conditioned minibus and set foot on the storied sands of Juno Beach, where Canadian troops bravely fought for the liberation of France.

Your trip begins near the Arc de Triomphe, with a scenic two-hour drive through the picturesque French countryside to Normandy. Upon arrival, walk the very shores of Juno Beach, where history was made. Visit Canada House, famously known as the first house liberated by Allied troops, and step inside original German bunkers, once part of the formidable Atlantic Wall.

A tribute to bravery

Explore the Juno Beach Center, a museum offering deep insights into Canada's pivotal role in the Normandy invasion. Enjoy an exclusive chance to enter two original German bunkers, usually closed to the public, for a rare, firsthand look at history.

After lunch, pay your respects at the Canadian Cemetery in Bény-sur-Mer, a solemn resting place for those who gave everything. Continue to Hell’s Corner, the furthest point reached by Canadian troops on D-Day, before concluding with a moving visit to Ardenne Abbey, where Canadian soldiers were unjustly executed in 1944.

Location
12 Avenue des Ternes, Paris, France

Highlights

  • Visit WWII Canadian battlefronts and D-Day landing beaches on this full-day, small-group tour of max 8 people for a more in-depth experience.
  • Travel in a luxury, air-conditioned minibus as your expert guide brings history to life with detailed maps, photos, and gripping war stories.
  • Get exclusive access to two private German bunkers, normally closed to the public, for a rare glimpse into the past.
  • Explore key sites, from the Juno Beach Centre's exhibits to Bény-sur-Mer Cemetery and Ardenne Abbey, where Canadian prisoners of war were executed.
  • Walk in the footsteps of soldiers on Juno Beach, where they stormed the shore, and pay tribute at Canada House, the first home freed on D-Day.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Full-day tour of Canadian D-Day sites in Normandy
  • Entry to Juno Beach Center, German bunkers and Canadian Cemetery
  • Round-trip transport from Paris in an air-conditioned minibus
  • Expert English-speaking WWII guide
  • Small-group experience (max 8 guests)
  • Full-day tour of Canadian D-Day sites in Normandy
  • Entry to Juno Beach Center, German bunkers and Canadian Cemetery
  • Round-trip transport from Paris in an air-conditioned minibus
  • Expert English-speaking WWII guide
  • Small-group experience (max 8 guests)

Frequently Asked Questions

Accessibility

  • Due to uneven terrain at key sites, this tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

  • Lunch is not included in the tour price. However, the guide will take you to a nearby restaurant offering local specialties at reasonable prices. Guests are also welcome to bring their own lunch if preferred.

  • Restrooms are available at most stops, and a designated break will be made during the 2-hour drive.

  • This experience is restricted for guests under the age of 6 years.

Additional Information

Cancellation is allowed up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply.

Activity tags

Hotels near this place

Paris, Paris, IL, France
Report a problem!
From
USD 276.73

Popular Events in Paris