My husband and I are planning a rather last minute week in France. We%26#39;re planning to spend a few days in Paris and a few in Beaune. Are we crazy for attempting a day trip to Normandy as well? Can you get there by train from Paris? We%26#39;d prefer to avoid renting a car. On the one hand, I don%26#39;t want to be overscheduled since it IS a vacation, however, I think seeing the D-Day beaches at Normandy would be incredibly moving.
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We went to Dieppe for a day, actually split with Rouen (which the train stops at on the way back.) It was wonderful, and a nice change fromt he quicker pace of Paris. Seeing the beaches was an unbelievable experience that I wouldn%26#39;t have missed for the world.
ww.sncf.com is the official French train website. Click on the British flag to get the English version. You can check schedules and also book tickets online if you want.
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WE took the Cityrama tour or Parisvision tour. They are great if you are short on time.
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YES...you can get to the Normandie region by train from Paris...and it would help to know which portion(s) / area(s) of Normandie or specific places, you%26#39;re interested in visiting...and for how long. DETAILS MATTER.
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I am also wondering about a day trip to Normandy from Paris when I go in December. I am hoping to arrange it at the last minute upon arrival, because I am concerned about booking it and then having to go on a stormy day. Other websites that I have looked at are:
http://www.gotoparis.net/minivan.html#nlb
Look at their Normandy trip. It seems to offer two trips - one you get yourself to Caen on your own on the train and they meet you at the station. Another trip is one where they pick you up at your hotel and drive you to Caen.
Also: classicwalksparis.com/tour/walking-tours/the…
Does anyone else on this forum have more information about these trips?
Thanks.
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take the early morning train from Paris to Bayeux, see the Bayeux tapestry and the cathedral, then join the afternoon Overlord Tours 1/2 day afternoon D-day tour 1-5pm(overlordtour.com). Take the evening train Bayeux-Paris(approx. 7:15pm)
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Most of the organized tours out of Paris seem to go to Caen. Is there an advantage in going to Bayeux?
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Bayeux is closer to the D-day American beaches( Omaha and Utah). Only thing you miss is the Caen D-day museum
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There is a full day trip to Normandy (Caen) which includes lunch and a visit to the American cemetery. This is offered by both Cityrama and Paris Visions. Both agencies are located on the rue de Rivoli diagonally opposite the Tuilerie Gardens. If you look for the big gold statue of Joan of Arc, Cityrama is right behind it and Paris Visions is nearby. Go to their offices a couple of days before you plan to take the trip and look at the itineraries. Then book the trip which leaves early in the morning around 7:00 or 8:00. You can also look at the Paris Visions website. The cityrama website is currently under construction--at least it was last week when I checked it for a friend. Both companies are excellent.
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