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D-Day commemorations in Normandy: attending the anniversary with a private chauffeur
Every year around 6 June, the Normandy coast remembers: wreaths on the sand, anthems at dawn, vintage vehicles on country lanes and veterans' families from all over the world. We drive you there from Paris, with the flexibility this busy period requires.
2027 dates: the 83rd anniversary of D-Day
According to Normandy Tourism, the 83rd anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy runs from 29 May to 13 June 2027, with the main day on Sunday 6 June 2027. This is the D-Day Festival Normandy: commemorations and festivities across the five landing beaches, Sainte-Mère-Église, Bayeux and Arromanches. The detailed programme is published by Normandy's tourist offices.
What to see
- Official ceremonies in the military cemeteries, including the anniversary ceremony traditionally held by the ABMC at the Normandy American Cemetery. Some ceremonies are by invitation only, with security perimeters.
- Camp Geronimo in Sainte-Mère-Église, next to the Airborne Museum: a reconstructed paratrooper camp with parades and vehicles.
- Holdy Battery near Utah Beach, with theatrical night tours.
- Merville Battery, where you can board a real C-47 Dakota.
Getting there from Paris during the commemorations
Roads are busy, some are closed for ceremonies and parking is scarce. Your chauffeur leaves Paris very early, drops you as close as permitted, picks you up at an agreed point and adjusts the route to road closures. Hotels fill up early: book your accommodation first if you wish to stay overnight.
- Airport meet and greet with a name sign, help with luggage.
- Tolls and parking included; payment by card or PayPal.
- Free cancellation up to 3 hours before pick-up.
- Complimentary waiting time: 15 minutes for a transfer, 30 minutes at a station, 1 hour at the airport.
We also handle major events: up to 300 chauffeur-driven vehicles coordinated for a single event (delegations, trade fairs, conferences, evening receptions), with one point of contact and the same discretion.
To visit the beaches at a quieter time, see our D-Day beaches day trip from Paris.
See all the major events of the year, month by month, in our Paris events calendar.
Book your chauffeur for 6 June
Frequently asked questions
When is the D-Day Festival Normandy in 2027?
According to Normandy Tourism, the 83rd anniversary is commemorated from 29 May to 13 June 2027, with the main day on Sunday 6 June 2027.
Can the public attend the 6 June ceremonies?
Some ceremonies are open to the public, others are by invitation or accreditation only, with security perimeters. Check access conditions before you travel.
Is a same-day return trip from Paris realistic on 6 June?
Yes, with a very early departure and a chauffeur who adapts the route to road closures. To enjoy the evening events, staying overnight is more comfortable.
Do you look after veterans' families and delegations?
Yes: airport meet and greet, transfers to Normandy and convoys of several vehicles, and we can coordinate up to 300 chauffeur-driven vehicles for a single event.
What else is there to see beyond the ceremonies?
Camp Geronimo in Sainte-Mère-Église, the Holdy and Merville batteries, Arromanches, Bayeux and museums such as the Caen Memorial.
