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Cherbourg
Mont Saint-Michel, D-Day Beaches & Normandy
Cherbourg sits at the tip of the Cotentin Peninsula in Normandy - the closest French cruise port to Mont Saint-Michel and one of the best-positioned ports on the Atlantic coast for D-Day history. A private guide and vehicle from the pier takes you to both in a full day, on your schedule and without the crowds of a group tour.
$50 Deposit
Reserve private Cherbourg shore excursions with a low initial deposit.
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La Rochelle, France
Shore Excursions & Day Trips - Cognac, Bordeaux & Green Venice
Private La Rochelle shore excursions and day trips from the cruise port - the vineyards of Bordeaux, the brandy houses of Cognac, and the flat-bottom boat waterways of France's Green Venice. Exclusively for your group with an English-speaking driver-guide. Rated 4.9/5.
$50 Deposit
Reserve private La Rochelle tours with a low initial deposit.
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Le Havre, France
Shore Excursions - Paris, D-Day Beaches, Versailles & Giverny
Le Havre shore excursions and tours from Le Havre cruise port - a private Paris day tour with driver-guide (2 hours each way), the D-Day Landing Beaches and American Cemetery at Normandy, the Palace of Versailles and its gardens, and Monet's house and water lily garden at Giverny. English-speaking driver-guides with private vehicles. Rated 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor.
$50 Deposit
Reserve Le Havre shore excursions with a low initial deposit.
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Paris, France
Private City Tours & Day Trips
Private Paris tours - the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Versailles, Monet's Giverny, and the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy. For hotel-based travelers and cruise passengers arriving via Le Havre. Exclusively for your group. Rated 4.9/5.
$50 Deposit
Reserve private Paris tours with a low initial deposit.
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Paris
Private Airport, Train Station & Hotel Transfers
Private Paris transfers between Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport, your Paris hotel, and Paris train stations, with an English-speaking driver and a private vehicle for your group only. Meet and greet service, no shared shuttles. Rated 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor.
$50 Deposit
Reserve a private Paris transfer with a low initial deposit.
Northern France Shore Excursions - Normandy, D-Day Beaches & Atlantic Coast
Northern France's cruise ports open onto some of the most historically significant landscapes in Europe. From Le Havre, private tours reach the D-Day landing beaches, Monet's gardens at Giverny, and - for guests with a full day - the Palace of Versailles and central Paris. From Cherbourg, the medieval island abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel rises from the Normandy tidal flats, one of the most visited sites in all of France.
Further down the Atlantic coast, Honfleur pairs its own colorful port village with day trips to Paris, Giverny and Versailles, while La Rochelle opens onto the vineyards of Bordeaux, the brandy houses of Cognac, and the Poitevin Marsh known as France's Green Venice. All of our Northern France excursions include an English-speaking driver-guide and a private vehicle for your group only, with our back-to-ship guarantee on every tour. Reserve with a $50 deposit.
Frequently Asked Questions - Northern France Shore Excursions
Is there a private tour from Le Havre to Paris?
Yes. Le Havre is the closest Northern France cruise port to Paris - approximately 2 hours by private vehicle. A full-day private Le Havre to Paris tour typically covers the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Louvre and the Seine, with an English-speaking driver-guide for your group only. Honfleur also offers Paris day trips at a similar distance.
Is Mont-Saint-Michel reachable from a cruise port?
Yes. Cherbourg is the best-positioned port for Mont-Saint-Michel, the medieval island abbey rising from the tidal flats of Normandy, considered by many guests to be the highlight of their entire cruise.
Can I visit the D-Day beaches from Northern France ports?
Yes. Le Havre and Honfleur both offer D-Day Landing Beaches tours, visiting sites including the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and the Arromanches 360 experience.
What can I see from La Rochelle?
La Rochelle is further south on the Atlantic coast and offers a different set of day trips - the vineyards of Bordeaux, the brandy houses of Cognac, and the flat-bottom boat waterways of the Poitevin Marsh, known as France's Green Venice.
What is the back-to-ship guarantee?
Our back-to-ship guarantee means that if an unforeseen delay during your private tour prevents you from returning to the cruise terminal before your ship departs, we will arrange and cover the cost of transportation to your next port of call. This guarantee applies to all private shore excursions booked through us in Northern France. Your tour must be scheduled to return to the ship 1.5 hours prior to ship departure.
Northern France Shore Excursions by Port
Browse every Northern France cruise port below:
Normandy & Atlantic Coast
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