Top Normandy Rail Tours

This was a bucket list item for us and it did not disappoint. The train from Paris to Bayeux was early, but easy. Our tour guide, Aurelie, was perfect and incredibly knowledgeable about the locations, the events, and had photographs to accompany her commentary. The tour included the American Cemetery, Utah and Omaha beaches, St Mere Eglise, Arromanches, Point du Hoc, and the Utah Beach Museum. We had lunch in St Mere Eglise and were able to walk around the town and shop a little.

Being this was our second trip in two years, we were skeptical that our guide could outperform last year’s. We were pleasantly surprised and impressed with our guide, Alan! His knowledge and passion for the history were evident and unmatched! He clearly had done much research and had brochures, slides, photos, and articles that were from his private collection. He has a Master’s in history and was an excellent teacher/guide! I thought the tour was a bit overpriced but he was excellent!

Unbelievable tour - packed with sites to visit and full of historical impact, led by a guide (Cedric) who was, in a word, outstanding. With photos, stories, maps and a deep knowledge of history, he really made the tour come alive. Very highly recommended!

Cedric was a GREAT guide and very knowledgable. He made our experience in Normandy much better than other guide I have worked with. Highly recommend him.

I went on the two day tour, Normandy and Mont St. Michel. Fortunately we had a history geek on the Normandy tour who had more information for us than could be expected. The only downside was she dropped us off at the meeting point in downtown Bayeux in the rain and proceeded to drive right past our hotel to drop others at the train station. Bummer for us. Overall was great and that won't impact the score. The hotel they put us up in Domaine de Bayeux was outstanding. Very very nice staff, a converted chateau with a breathtaking courtyard. The village is quaint and as my girlfriend stated, adorable. Mont St. Michel was a marvel and something you really shouldn't miss. Very unique and worth the day. Buy first class train tickets upgrade, you'll thank me for the extra space and luggage storage.

What an Amazing trip! I took my son, who had never been there, to experience this historic place. The highlights of the trip were seeing Utah Beach & Sainte-Mere-Eglise, I had never seen them before, but most of all being at the American Cemetery for the flag lowering was truly emotional. Dylan, the tour guide, was exceptional with his knowledge of D-Day and the whole history of the time & area. We were doing this tour in conjunction with a cruise we had been on, and Lauren who I booked the tour with was a great help not only with the tour but also gave me advice on transfer from the ship, getting to Paris, and using transportation while in Europe. Dylan & Lauren made this once in a life time trip with my son a memory we will both carry the rest of our lives! Thank you Both!

A truly great experience. Cedric is clearly knowledgeable and passionate about the history and brings it to life in a suitable fashion.

Cedric you are a star. The information passed and the way it was delivered were top drawer. You were flexible and adapted to the wishes of the group. The days tour was invaluable and enabled us to get as much understanding as possible and best possible experience from the time available. It would not have been the same without your input.Thank youDennis

Seamless process; communication was clear and concise related to all aspects of the trip. Our tour guide, Axelle, was excellent; extremely knowledgeable, engaging and very responsive to the group! Would highly recommend the tour!!

François, our tour guide had a wealth of information about the history of D-Day. He was very passionate and enthusiastic about what to see and spend energy on.

Igor, our guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and made sure we were able to see key sites in the time allotted. Because we went on a national holiday, it was particularly crowded and we could have easily missed seeing some things.

This day trip from Paris was a highlight of our trip. We had the pleasure of our guide being local to Normandy and only two generations removed from the horrors of war in his home.Igor was a passionate story teller with so much knowledge he was prepared to share with all.If you want a deep dive on WWII History in one day, I recommend this trip!

Our guide, Thierry, was very knowledgeable. He added a lot to the tour with his detailed stories about some of the men who fought in these battles, and the tactics and strategies of the combatants and their commanders. He used pictures and maps of the action in his presentation. Wear comfortable walking shoes and be ready for a few close quarters and steps in the bunkers. Also be ready to stand as your tour guide details what happened in these areas in 1944. Come with your questions. Our guide time the ending to be at the EOD taps and flag lowering.

Francois was the best guide. We would highly recommend him. Very knowledgeable and passionate about the tour and area.

David was an incredible guide: knowledgeable and accommodating. My husband and I rate this tour A++++ ! We highly recommend it.

The tour was amazing. I loved the small group aspect. It makes the tour so much more meaningful. Our guide was enthusiastic about the Normandy area and the history. I appreciate him making the effort to get us to the cemetery in time to see the lowering of the flag. It meant a lot. It was a fantastic day, I would use this group again for any tour they offer.