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Normandy D-Day Beaches with Juno Beach, bunkers & Canadian Cemetery from Paris
About this experience
Retrace the footsteps of the Canadian troops who fought for the liberation of France on this small-group day trip to Juno Beach and the D-Day sites of Normandy. On this tour; you’ll walk the sands of Juno Beach, explore inside German bunkers, visit the Juno Beach Center, and pay your respects to those who sacrificed everything at the Bény-Sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery. You'll also visit Hell's Corner and see where the Ardennes Abbey Massacre happened.
What to expect
Stop 1 · 30min
Walk on the sands of Juno Beach in Normandy just like the Canadian troops did in June 1944.
Stop 2 · 30min
See the famous “Canada House” on Juno Beach, said to be the first house liberated in Normandy.
Stop 3 · 45min
Join an official Juno Beach Center guide and enter 2 (closed off to the public) German bunkers on Juno Beach.
Stop 4 · 1h
Visit the Juno Beach Center, the most comprehensive museum about the Canadian landings in Normandy.
Stop 5 · 1h
Enjoy 1hr of free time in Courseulles-sur-Mer for lunch (lunch not included in tour price)
Stop 6 · 30min
Pay your respects to the fallen Canadian soldiers at the Canadian Cemetery.
Stop 7 · 15min
Hell's Corner : The furthest advance inland taken by Canadian troops on D-Day, 5 miles from the city of Caen.
Stop 8 · 20min
On June 1944, 20 Canadian soldiers were illegally executed at the abbey by members of the “Hitler Youth”.
What’s included
- All entrance fees
- Small Group Tour of 8 people maximum
- Driver/guide
- Return transport from Paris by A/C minivan
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
D-Day Normandy Canada Day Trip with Atlantik Museum, Juno Beach Centre and Cider
Meeting & pickup
- Please be there at least 15 min before the official departure time! A café called "Café Dada Ternes" is located at this address. Tours always start sharp at the appointed starting time. Your driver-guide will arrive with a grey minibus about 10min before the scheduled departure time of the tour.
End point
- Please be there at least 15 min before the official departure time! A café called "Café Dada Ternes" is located at this address. Tours always start sharp at the appointed starting time. Your driver-guide will arrive with a grey minibus about 10min before the scheduled departure time of the tour.
Please be there at least 15 min before the official departure time! Tours always start sharp at the appointed starting time. For this tour it is absolutely necessary that you arrive before the tour starts as there is no way of catching up with the group once the tour has started. For the D-Day Normandy Canadian Beach you will meet with your driver-guide outside of 12 Avenue des Ternes in Paris , 15 minutes before your tour starts. A café called "Café Dada Ternes" is located at that address. Your driver-guide will arrive with a grey minibus about 10min before the scheduled departure time of the tour. CANCELLATION POLICY & additional info : Tours run Rain or Shine! Full refunds are given if the reservation is cancelled more than 24hrs before the scheduled departure time of the tour. No refunds are given for any reasons once 24hrs prior to the scheduled departure time of the tour. Note that the weather can change quickly (even in summer) on the coast of Normandy, we suggest everyone brings a least a light jacket. The D-Day Normandy Canadian Beach will finish around 8PM (depending on traffic) at the same location where it started: 12 Avenue des Ternes in Paris.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Small Group Tour 8 persons max
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 7 years
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.