Top Normandy Shore Excursions

Want to make the most of your shore excursion in France? Plan a Paris day out just for your party with this flexible, round-trip transfer service. Meet your driver at your northern port, and hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle. Then, head to Paris and see only the landmarks that interest you most, from the Eiffel Tower and Montmartre to the Louvre and Latin Quarter. At day’s end, return to port.

Our "Paris On Your Own" trip picks up directly outside the cruise ship terminal at the Port of Le Havre. We make it simple by transporting you directly to Paris in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach. Enjoy a scenic drive through picturesque Normandy as we make our way to the city, arriving at the Eiffel Tower in about three hours. Once you're in Paris, you'll have 4-5 hours to explore at your leisure. Whether you want to join a river cruise through the heart of the city, climb the Eiffel Tower, visit world-class museums, indulge in some shopping, or enjoy a leisurely meal at a local café, the choice is yours. We'll meet back at the Arc de Triomphe for the return trip. It’s a well-known landmark that’s easy to locate, ensuring a smooth departure. We will make sure to bring you back to your cruise ship on time. We aim to keep things smooth and stress-free by handling all the transport logistics for you. This way, you can enjoy Paris at your own pace, without any worries.

Ideal for cruise ship passengers, this private full-day excursion to Normandy takes travelers to the beautiful island of Mont Saint-Michel and its century-old hilltop abbey. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle alongside an English-speaking driver, with pickup and drop-off at the gateway to the port of Honfleur or Le Havre. Land travelers can be picked up from any hotel or train station regardless of location.

I was born in 1988 and brought up here in Le Havre. I am passionate about my city and Normandy. I greet you at the Cruise Terminal, I live just over a mile away, at your hotel or at Honfleur. I guarantee that I will be your chauffeur and no one else. I speak English with an accent from Le Havre and do my best with the "th". I won't bend your ear, I promise. In this tour we will drive within Normandy to visit the main sites of the D-day landings. We will focus on Omaha beach, one of the 2 american beaches. We will drive between the sea and the german bunkers, ending by an emotional moment at the US cimetery. The villages are still quite the same as they looked in 1944, so you will be in full immersion with the D-day.

Private transport with driver from Le Havre, Honfleur, Étretat or Deauville, with pick-up from your cruise terminal, station or inn. Your driver takes you directly to Paris, Disneyland Paris, or to the main Parisian airports: Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris-Orly (ORY), or Paris-Le Bourget (LBG). A comfortable, punctual, and secure door-to-door service, suitable for individual travelers, families, and groups.

The driver will pick you up at Le Havre port. You will enjoy the trip to the historical Mont Saint Michelle in Normandy with our attentive and professional driver who will comfortably take you along the route. Upon arrival you will have about 5 hours to observe magnificent place of Mont Saint Michelle, the architecture and the nature around. If you wish the driver will recommend you a nice place for dining on the spot. After the tour the driver will bring you back to Le Havre port.

Private Tours are designed to allow you to discover the D-Day sites in optimal conditions. Each circuit is indeed preceded by a "briefing" which will allow us first of all to get to know each other, then to contextualize the events of June 6, 1944. This moment may also be an opportunity for you to express specific requests. For example linked to the story of a member of your family who fought in Normandy. The "small group" format also allows you to adapt the pace of the visit to your own needs and desires. If the price of admission to the museums is not included in the price, the circuits are however designed to allow you to take advantage of this opportunity and to devote approximately one hour to the visit of one of these (you benefit from the reduced rate granted to Memory Tracks).

Discover the Normandy landing beaches with our WWII expert. Rodolphe Rutman, who will accompany you, brings to life the events of the battle of Normandy, using his knowledge of the subject acquired over more than 30 years of private research. He has been connected to the events of June 6 1944, since he was involved in the 50th anniversary of D-Day, in 1994. That year, he assisted a group of 41 American veteran paratroopers who came to perform a commemorative jump near Sainte-mère-église. Afterwards, Rodolphe became a filmmaker specialising in history. He has directed 4 TV documentary films about D-Day which were broadcast internationally. This enabled him to interview more than 200 people who witnessed the events of summer 1944, including 13 American veterans who landed on Omaha Beach. Today, he lives in Normandy and likes to share his passion for this subject by leading visits to memorial sites. So be ready for an immersive and unforgettable exploration of the 1944 Battle of Normandy.

Exclusive Private Tour: Paris from Le Havre & Honfleur Experience the magic of Paris with this luxurious private tour, tailored for cruise passengers arriving in Le Havre or Honfleur. Travel in comfort and style as you explore the City of Lights stress-free, with a guaranteed on-time return to your ship.

The City of Light has so much to see and do that it can be overwhelming figuring out how to fit it all in. This full-day private tour from Le Havre Port lets you enjoy Paris’s most popular spots, including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees, the Louvre, and more, with personalized attention throughout.

More than 20 years of experience. I'm a native of Normandy and grew up here, I met a lot of veterans, and even after so many years, my passion is still intact.

Rouen and Giverny are connected by the Seine — and by one of the great stories of French art. Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in Rouen in 1431. Claude Monet walked into his garden at Giverny in 1883 and never really left, painting it obsessively for 43 years. This private tour from Le Havre connects both places and both stories in a single bucket list day. In Rouen, your guide walks you through the Gothic cathedral Monet painted 30 times and the square where Joan of Arc died. In Giverny, you step inside the painting — the lily pond, the Japanese bridge, the weeping willows. Your private vehicle travels exclusively for your group, with pickup from Le Havre, Honfleur or Cherbourg and your return guaranteed. Available April through October only.

Docking in Le Havre and want to visit one of France’s top UNESCO World Heritage Sites? This private shore excursion takes you directly to the Palace of Versailles, the former royal residence of Louis XIV, known for its grandeur and history. Designed for cruise passengers, this tour ensures a comfortable round-trip journey in an air-conditioned vehicle, with a guaranteed on-time return to your ship. Your private driver will pick you up directly at the port, for a seamless start to your journey. After a scenic 2-hour drive, arrive at Versailles, where your expert guide will meet you at the palace entrance. Explore the Hall of Mirrors, royal apartments, and stunning gardens designed by André Le Nôtre. After your visit, enjoy a relaxing drive back to Le Havre, arriving well before your cruise departure. This private tour offers an unforgettable experience one of France’s most iconic landmarks in just one day.

This is the bucket list D-Day shore excursion from Cherbourg — a fully private tour covering the complete American story of June 6, 1944, with a licensed WWII expert guide exclusively for your group. At Pointe du Hoc, as seen in Saving Private Ryan, you walk among the original craters and bunkers where U.S. Army Rangers scaled the cliffs under fire. At Omaha Beach, your guide narrates every sector of the landing. At the Normandy American Cemetery, 9,387 white marble crosses face the English Channel — one of the most moving sights in all of France. This tour is fully customizable. Tell us your interests and we build the day around your group.

The white chalk cliffs of Étretat are formed by natural sea arches, needle-shaped rocks and striking coastal erosion. The impressive landscape here has inspired many artists, including Monet. Also discover Arsène Lupine, who was known throughout Etretat thanks to his numerous magic tricks and sleight of hand which he shared with local residents. It was also thanks to them that he earned his living, on the one hand by filling his bowler hat with coins left by passers-by enjoying the tricks. After exploring the wild beauty of the Normandy coast, discover the pretty port town of Honfleur near Deauville, a chic seaside resort favored by the rich and famous.

Mont-Saint-Michel is one of the great bucket list destinations of France: a UNESCO World Heritage tidal fortress rising from the sea, visited by millions every year. This private shore excursion from Cherbourg gives your group a full 5 hours on the island, with your Abbey ticket included, a multilingual guide and a vehicle that travels exclusively for you. With over 15 years of experience organizing shore excursions for cruise passengers, we pick you up from any location in Cherbourg (cruise terminal, hotel or train station) and guarantee your return before the all aboard time. Your group, your pace, your day.

Versailles is arguably the most impressive palace in the country, with vast, landscaped gardens and a hall of mirrors bedecked with jewelled chandeliers. You don’t have to be staying in Paris to visit, though. This private tour includes transfers from your Normandy hotel or cruise terminal. Explore at your own pace, or book a private guide if preferred.

The only shore excursion from Cherbourg combining the UNESCO tidal abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel with a reserved table at a local Norman crêperie — two bucket list experiences in one extraordinary day. Mont-Saint-Michel rises from the tidal flats of Normandy like a medieval dream — a Benedictine abbey built on a rocky island, rising 80 meters above the sea, visited by over 3 million travelers every year. Your licensed English-speaking guide brings 1,300 years of history to life as you climb through the medieval village to the abbey church, the Gothic cloister and the breathtaking views over the bay. Lunch is a reserved table at a hand-picked local crêperie — a true taste of Normandy, included in your tour price. Pickup and drop-off directly at Cherbourg cruise terminal. Return before the all-aboard time guaranteed.

The only shore excursion from Le Havre combining the UNESCO tidal abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel with a reserved table at a local Norman crêperie — two bucket list experiences in one extraordinary day. Mont-Saint-Michel rises from the tidal flats of Normandy like a medieval dream — a Benedictine abbey built on a rocky island, rising 80 meters above the sea, visited by over 3 million travelers every year. Your licensed English-speaking guide brings 1,300 years of history to life as you climb through the medieval village to the abbey church, the Gothic cloister and the breathtaking views over the bay. Lunch is a reserved table at a hand-picked local crêperie — a true taste of Normandy, included in your tour price. Pickup and drop-off directly at Le Havre cruise terminal. Return before the all-aboard time guaranteed.

Discover the beauty of Normandy in complete freedom with our private three-hour Check-out tour from Le Havre. This exclusive, combines, panorama, spectacular, historic city charm and beach, picturesque, all in the comfort of your private vehicle whether you choose the sedan or van. With our private tour, you choose your pace and enjoy every stop without constraint.

Discover the charms of Mont-Saint-Michel on this private full-day tour. Take an early morning train from Paris to Caen. Explore the town and enjoy a breakfast of coffee and croissants. Travel through the lovely Normandy countryside to Mont-Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a comprehensive tour of the abbey, break for a traditional sausage and calvados.

Explore all of Normandy’s star attractions in one day on this private tour from Rouen. Enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide as you stroll around Rouen's Old Town, admire the grand Cathedral and see the spot where Joan of Arc was killed. After lunch (own expense), continue to Caen, where highlights include the Abbaye aux Hommes and William the Conqueror’s Castle. Finally, visit the famous Bayeux tapestry and take a tour of the magnificent Château de Falaise.

Travel in comfort from Le Havre port to Paris and avoid crowded trains and expensive taxi cabs. Meet your chauffeur at your chosen location at the port of Le Havre, and instead of hiring a car, let them take care of the traffic and the roads into Paris. Arrive at your destination in the center of the capital relaxed and ready to begin your stay.

Explore Le Havre and its jewels with our chauffeur service, an invitation to comfortably discover Le Havre, Deauville, Honfleur and Étretat. Our premium transportation service offers stylish vehicles and expert drivers to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey within a 50 km radius. We offer luxurious comfort, allowing you to travel in absolute well-being. Our drivers, with their in-depth local knowledge, promise you an enriching experience. The complete flexibility of our services adapts to your needs, whether you want a quick visit or a full day of exploration. We have clear rates, with competitive prices and no hidden costs, and booking is easy, done in just a few clicks. Don't let travel worries get in the way of your Normandy adventure. Book now for an exceptional experience.