9 Beach Day Trips in France for Your Spare Day

1.Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,786 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $320Our pick

Leave central Paris at 7 a.m. for a 12 to 13-hour D-Day tour in a minibus limited to eight people. With guides such as Augustin, Bruno, Will, Julian, or Etienne, you’ll visit Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Longues-sur-Mer, the Overlord Museum, the American Cemetery, and a cider farm. Lunch is extra.

“Bruno was an exceptional guide touring us through Normandy explaining the complex events surrounding DDay. All the important highlights were included. Great stories and explanations. The visit to the American cemetery at Omaha Beach was moving. Truly it left a lasting memory. Ended the tour with some great cider tasting. Lots of driving, but worth it.”

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2.Normandy D-Day Beaches and American Cemetery Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,673 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $207

Spend about 13 hours traveling from Paris to Normandy with an English-speaking guide. Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, Arromanches, and possibly Juno Beach. Guides such as Camille, Steve, Ann, and Zoltan have earned praise for clear, moving commentary. Expect a long day, brisk pacing, and about 3 to 4 hours each way on the road.

“The visits to the WW-II Normandy sites was a eye opening & humbling experience. It is a highly recommended tour for those who would like to learn more about WW-II.”

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3.French Riviera Cannes to Monte-Carlo Discovery Small Group Day Trip from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 662 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $151

Travel from Nice in an eight-seat Mercedes minivan with a driver-guide, stopping at Eze, Fragonard, Monaco-Ville, Monte Carlo, Cannes, and Antibes. You get historic streets, perfume making, palace and casino views, the Formula One circuit, film-town glamour, and yacht-filled harbor views. Guide assignments vary, with past tours led by Tony, Noah, Stephan, David, and Adrienn.

“This tour is a great way to see the French Riviera in a short period of time. Our guide, Antonio, was super informative and a lot of fun to spend the day with.”

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4.Normandy D-Day Beaches Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 566 reviews · 14 hours · from $199

Travel from central Paris to Normandy by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide. Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, Longues-sur-Mer, and Arromanches. Guides such as Zoltan and Steve are praised for bringing D-Day history to life, though the 14-hour schedule leaves limited time at each stop.

“Normandy is such a special place!! Our favorite place of our whole visit, I am grateful for our guide and the stories he shared. Plus the bus ride was very nice, especially after a few busy days in Paris. It was nice to slow down the pace and have the whole tour planned for us.”

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5.From Nice, Cannes, Villefranche: French Riviera Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 419 reviews · 510 minutes - 9 hours · from $123

Spend about nine hours touring Cannes, Antibes, Èze, and Monaco in a van limited to eight people. You will see the Palais des Festivals, Cap d’Antibes, Èze’s hilltop streets, the Fragonard perfume factory, Monte Carlo, and the Prince’s Palace area. English and French guides such as Reena, Sébastien, and Bello have led this route.

“It’s a bit rushed for every stop since we have members who need to catch up on the cruise but overall a great experience! Loved our guild Jean (Mr. Young) so very fun dry sense of humor!”

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6.Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Small-Group Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $344

Leave Paris at 6:50 am in an air-conditioned minivan with up to eight people and spend the day at Normandy’s D-Day sites. You’ll visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and Overlord Museum with a driver-guide such as Nicolas, Sebastian, Regis, or Fabrice. Expect a long day, strong historical moments, and weather exposed to the coast.

“Great day in Normandy yesterday. Our guide Regis was wonderful very knowledgeable of the history. We had plenty of time to see everything we wanted to see in one day from Paris.”

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7.Pointe du Hoc,Omaha Beach, American Cemetery – Day trip from Paris to Normandy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $326

Leave Paris at 6:30 a.m. for a small-group Normandy tour in a climate-controlled minivan. With a driver-guide such as Regis, visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, the Overlord Museum, and Arromanches. Admission to the museum is included, while lunch is on your own.

“Guide was excellent. Long drive but worth seeing. Rain kept crowds away. Monu m ents ,cemetery and beach are somber. Lunch ok. Why are dogs playing g on this historic spot?”

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8.Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches Private Day Trip from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $79Best value

Leave Paris at 7 a.m. in a private Mercedes-Benz van and spend the day at Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and Colleville-sur-Mer. Your guide explains the American and German sides of D-Day, with time for lunch and possible stops at Arromanches, Longues-sur-Mer, or Juno Beach by request.

“Our day tour with Phillipe from Best of France Tours was amazing. As a family of 6 (with 4 teenagers), Phillipe kept the trip engaging and meaningful. Phillipe was also flexible and allowed us to revisit Omaha Beach one more time as well as letting us visit a gothic church alonRead more”

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9.Normandy D-Day Beaches Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 13 hours · from $222

Spend 13 hours exploring Normandy’s D-Day sites by air-conditioned coach from Paris. A live English-speaking guide leads you across Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery, with lunch in Arromanches. You may also stop at Juno Beach, depending on the day’s schedule. Guide Stephen is praised for his clear, passionate storytelling.

“Our guide Stephen was fantastic he showed deep knowledge and passionately communicated it to us. The Normandy beaches and war sites were incredible.”

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