My husband and I would like to take a one day guided trip to Normandy from Paris and are looking for a good tour. We trust Rick Steves and hope the forum might have good recommendations.
We will be doing a weeklong tour in Paris and are extending our stay to accommodate a trip to Normandy. It is possible for us to take the train on a Sunday, but we need to be at CDG airport on Tuesday.
We prefer not to rent a car.
Thank you for any suggestions you might offer.
Posted by
Chicago
8163 posts
Look at Overland Tours Normandy.
https://www.overlordtour.com/
Take the train on Sunday and stay one night in Bayeux
Book either a half or full day tour for Monday.
Leave you luggage with the hotel when you check out
After the tour catch the train back to Paris.
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Posted by
Washington DC
28060 posts
Definitely book a full-day tour. The D-Day sites are not in Bayeux, though that is a great place to stay. Considerable driving time is required to reach the sites, which leaves not a great deal of feet-on-the ground time if you take just a half-day tour.
Bayeux has a number of worthwhile sights itself, including an excellent invasion museum. If possible, allow extra time in Bayeux to see the town's sights.
Posted by
Indiana
923 posts
If you are willing to spend the money for a private tour, then I highly recommend Sylvan Kast. You can take the train from Paris to Bayeaux; spend the night and I believe he would pick you up there for a tour. He is a terrific guide! https://www.d-day-experience-tours.com/tours/
Posted by
Los Angeles
4853 posts
If you trust Rick, you have his book yes? doesn't he have a chapter on this subject?
Posted by
OP
2 posts
Thank you for all your experience and recommendations.
Yes, I trust Rick Steves and we not only have his tour book for Paris but also for Normandy, but no matter the book, it is always good to hear from people who recently experienced the trip.
Posted by
19 posts
Hello: Your post caught my interest because I want to do the same trip, however: in 2025. I would love to learn more from your experience and trip once you finish. If you would like to share. I wish you the best trip/experience. I look forward: PLEASE for your post following your trip. I hope so! Have a great time! Judi
Posted by
Ontario
26 posts
I/we have done three Normandy tours with three different guides/tours.
The best of the three guides was this fellow who previously worked for BattleBus and then went on his own. Might be a bit pricy for a couple and once contracted he doesn’t take on any others.
First Normandy Battlefield Tours http://www.firstnormandybattlefieldtours.com/
Actually did a half day tour through Viator-wanted to give a 14 year old granddaughter an introduction.
The contracted guide was excellent!
And I believe we also did one with the old Battlebus Tours with a youngish guide. This wasn’t great.