From Paris: WWII Canadian D-Day Beaches Semi-Private Guided Tour at 12 Avenue des Ternes
From Paris: WWII Canadian D-Day Beaches Semi-Private Guided Tour
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From Paris: WWII Canadian D-Day Beaches Semi-Private Guided Tour
This full-day guided tour from Paris takes you to Normandy's Canadian D-Day battlegrounds, where you'll explore Juno Beach, the Juno Beach Centre, and exclusive German bunkers. Your specialist WWII guide shares detailed accounts of Canadian forces during the pivotal June 6, 1944 landings, travelling in a luxury minibus limited to just eight guests for a personalised experience.
Visit Canada House, the first home liberated during the assault, and pay respects at Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery. The tour includes rare access to two original German bunkers typically closed to the public, plus stops at Ardenne Abbey where Canadian prisoners of war were killed in 1944. Your guide uses photographs and wartime maps to bring these historic sites to life.
What is Included
- Professional WWII specialist guide
- Transportation in luxury minibus (maximum 8 guests)
- Entry to Juno Beach Centre
- Exclusive access to two German bunkers
- Visit to Canada House
- Entry to Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
- Stop at Ardenne Abbey
Good to Know
The tour departs from 12 Avenue des Ternes in Paris. Arrive 15 minutes before scheduled departure for check-in. The journey to Normandy takes approximately 2 hours each way, with scheduled stops for restrooms and meals.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as you'll be exploring historic sites with uneven terrain. Bring valid ID for verification at select memorials. Lunch is not included but local restaurant options are available, or you can bring your own food.
The tour is conducted in English and is not suitable for children under 6 years. Due to uneven terrain and site limitations, the tour is not wheelchair accessible. Group size is limited to maximum 8 guests for a more personal experience.
If you're interested in exploring more of France's wartime history, consider the Paris WWII Resistance walking tour to learn about the French Resistance in the capital, or discover more Normandy attractions on a day trip from Paris.
Why you'll love it
- Full-day tour from Paris to Normandy's Canadian D-Day battlegrounds
- Visit Juno Beach, the Juno Beach Centre and exclusive German bunkers
- Specialist WWII guide covers the June 6, 1944 Canadian landings in detail
- Semi-private format limited to eight guests for a personalised experience
- Travel in a luxury minibus with commentary throughout
- See Canada House, the first home liberated on D-Day
What's included
- Luxury minibus transport from Paris
- Specialist WWII guide throughout the tour
- Semi-private group limited to eight guests
- Visit to Juno Beach and the Juno Beach Centre
- Access to exclusive German bunker positions
- Visit to Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
- Visit to Canada House, first home liberated
- Meals, snacks and refreshments
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Individual hotel pickup within Paris
Good to know
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- Suitable for all ages
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Arrive 15 minutes before scheduled departure for check-in and orientation
Wear comfortable shoes for walking historic sites and uneven terrain
Bring a valid ID for verification at select memorials
Lunch is at your own expense; local options available or bring your own
The tour is not suitable for children under 6 years
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Arrive 15 minutes before scheduled departure for check-in and orientation
Wear comfortable shoes for walking historic sites and uneven terrain
Bring a valid ID for verification at select memorials
Lunch is at your own expense; local options available or bring your own
The tour is not suitable for children under 6 years
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Free cancellation
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Is lunch included on this tour?
Lunch is not included. You can purchase a meal at a local restaurant or bring your own lunch.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
No, due to uneven terrain and some site limitations, this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
What languages is the tour conducted in?
The tour is conducted in English by a knowledgeable WWII guide.
How many people are in each group?
The group is limited to a maximum of 8 guests for a more personalised experience.
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