Normandy

Discover the Normandy region of France known for its role during D-Day, Mont Saint Michel Abbey, the Bayeux Tapestry and for its delicious cuisine. Visit the Normandy landing beaches such as Omaha or Utah. Tour the Mont Saint Michel Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the most iconic monuments of France. Admire the Bayeux Tapestry that depicts the Norman conquest of England. Taste local delicacies such as Camembert, cider or apple tart. Charming small towns include Honfleur and Étretat.

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Normandy region of France Normandy Landing Tours Striking Chalk Cliffs Picturesque Villages Fresh Seafood Dishes Historical Tours of Normandy On our Normandy tours, you can enjoy a mix of history and stunning landscapes, from beaches to the region's four national parks. The striking chalk cliffs and picturesque villages dotted along the coast will take your breath away on our small group tours. When you need to refuel, why not treat yourself to the array of fresh seafood dishes on offer or try a refreshing drink of cider. If food and drink is your passion then take a Normandy food tour and sample some of the best gourmet dishes in all of France originating from local Normandy farms. ...

Normandy region of France

Normandy Landing Tours
Striking Chalk Cliffs
Picturesque Villages
Fresh Seafood Dishes

Historical Tours of Normandy

On our Normandy tours, you can enjoy a mix of history and stunning landscapes, from beaches to the region's four national parks. The striking chalk cliffs and picturesque villages dotted along the coast will take your breath away on our small group tours.

When you need to refuel, why not treat yourself to the array of fresh seafood dishes on offer or try a refreshing drink of cider. If food and drink is your passion then take a Normandy food tour and sample some of the best gourmet dishes in all of France originating from local Normandy farms.

If you’re a history buff, we have the best tours of Normandy France with our battle of Normandy D-Day tours. Following one of our tours dedicated to the June 6 1944 events will have you retrace the story of this incredible cross channel invasion, learn about the 1st infantry division, the landing on omaha, easy red and fox green companies and so much more.

We also offer trips throughout the region to see the epic journeys of legendary historical figures Duke of Normandy William the Conqueror, Richard Lion Heart and Joan of Arc. This region of France is also where you can find the famous Bayeux Tapestry and the largest and most valued collection of religious art. Search our range of tours below to find out more.

Your Travel Guide to Normandy

Where is Normandy?

Just a short ferry ride from the United Kingdom across the English Channel, Normandy is situated south of Pas de Calais in beautiful Northern France encompassing fine beaches, glorious rolling countryside, charming fishing villages, small towns and world famous cultural and historic heritage.

The region is divided in two sub regions known as Basse Normandie and Upper Normandy each offering some great travel experiences and diverse landscapes.The official region of Normandy is composed of 5 departments: Calvados, Eure, Manche, Orne and Seine Maritime.

It is quite easy to travel from Paris to Normandy as the region is directly linked with the Capital by highway and train making it simple to organise normandy tours from Paris.

Where to visit in Normandy?

Our small group Normandy sightseeing tours offer a personalised experience which will lead you to all the major tourist attractions that surround the beautiful city of Bayeux, as well as venturing off the beaten track to show you the gems that only a real local would know. Conducted by our team of expert guides that speak impeccable English, we organise both exclusive private personalised tours as well as fun & informative shared tours from Bayeux.

Our most popular sightseeing day trips are mainly focused on ‘operation overlord’ Normandy battlefield tours that will take you to the most important D-Day beaches and sites of the area that took place in June 1944. We strongly suggest our full day landing beaches private tour that includes highlights such as Omaha Beach, Sword Beach, the United States Cemetery and Pointe du Hoc.

For those who really want to immerse themselves in the history of the Normandy campaign of the allied troops, our expert guides can take them to unique locations such as Longues-sur-Mer or Maisy Battery. show them what the landing crafts looked like or get a detailed explanation of the scaling of the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc by the 2nd ranger battalion and 5th ranger battalion.

We can always tailor our tours to your wishes. Our guided tours also include famous sites like the Mont Saint Michel and its wonderful abbey, Bayeux, Caen, Honfleur located at the mouth of the Seine River or Rouen that have stunning historical landmarks. All these tours in Normandy make for a perfect day trip from Paris or can be accessible while on a shore excursion from Le Havre or Cherbourg.

Shore excursions from Normandy Cruise Ports

Normandy is one of the most popular regions of France when it comes to shore excursions. Departing from all the major cruise ports and ports of calls such as Le Havre or Honfleur, we organise private tours and group tours with private guides.

We pick you up at your cruise ship and take you to the most important sites of the region including Mont Saint Michel, the Allied invasion and D-Day Landing Beaches such as Omaha beach and Utah beach, other major World War II D-Day Normandy invasion sites such as Pointe du Hoc, Sainte Mere Eglise, Atlantic wall batteries and American Cemetery of Omaha in Colleville Sur Mer.

For those of you looking to organise shore excursions from Cherbourg, we have private guided tours heading to the Normandy beaches and to the town of Bayeux including a visit to the tapestry museum that relates the invasion of England in 1066 or Notre Dame Cathedral. Mont St Michel is also a popular day trip from Cherbourg.

For Le Havre shore excursions our destinations include the D-Day Normandy sites, Honfleur and Pays d’Auge tour, the Cotentin Peninsula, a full day tour to Paris or why not visit Claude Monet's Giverny Gardens and Rouen for the day?

Rouen shore excursions also include visits to major sites linked to the invasion of France by the Allied forces that were to be the starting point of the liberation of Western Europe. Another great option is to visit Claude Monet’s House & Gardens in Giverny on a half day tour. Alternatively, you can take a trip to Mont Saint Michel or discover the Pays d’Auge and Honfleur village.

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FAQ

Where is Normandy?

The Normandy region of France is located west of Paris and the main resorts of Deauville, Trouville and Cabourg can be reached in just over 2 hours by car from Paris. The region boasts an immense historical heritage as it was home to the Dukes of Normandy for centuries.
What to do in Normandy France?

The Normandy region of France is certainly worth a visit. The region is home to a great number of historical monuments and treasures as it was the possession of the Dukes of Normandy for centuries. The region is also famous world wide as this is where the D-Day Normandy landings took place. It is also in Normandy that many Impressionist painters came to paint the towns, villages and landscapes that are today famous. The top sights & best things to do in Normandy include: 1. Visit the D-Day landing beaches, Omaha, US Cemetery 2. Visit the Bayeux Tapestry museums 3. Visit Claude Monet's Giverny House & Gardens 4. Visit the Charming small town of Honfleur 5. Taste local cheeses & calvados
Where to stay in Normandy France?

There are many options when it comes to where you can stay in Normandy. The region offers a large number of possibilities when it comes to hotels, from 3* budget to high-end hotels ranked in the Palace category such as Hotel Normandie in Deauville. In Normandy, you will have the choice of accommodations in-land or along the coast including many guest houses and Airbnb's. If you are in Normandy to visit the landing beaches and D-Day sites, then Bayeux makes for a perfect departure point for day trips.
Can you do a day trip to Normandy from paris?

Yes, absolutely! There are several options for a day trip to Normandy from Paris. You can take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare train station and stop in Bayeux. From there, take one of the day trips to the D-Day landing beaches or to Mont Saint Michel. Another option is to take a private day trip from Paris to Normandy with your own personal driver/guide. The tour can then be adapted to suit your interests.
Is Mont Saint Michel a day trip from Paris?

Yes, it is possible to take a day trip from Paris to Mont Saint Michel. The best possible option is to take a private day tour from Paris that will take you directly to Mont Saint Michel. This trip is really for those that have limited time in France as you have to keep in mind that the tour lasts around 13 hours. A more comfortable option is to take a 2 day tour that can include both Mont Saint Michel and the D-Day landing beaches as you travel back to Paris.
What airport do you fly into for Normandy France?

Your best option if you want to fly into Normandy France is to land at Caen Carpiquet airport.