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Cycling trips around the D-Day Landing Beaches
The D-Day and Battle of Normandy routes and circuits we offer range from 10 to 49 km. This gives you plenty of time to stop and explore the sites relating to this pivotal chapter of modern history. The 3 ‘prologue D-Day’ loops of VéloWestNormandy The VéloWestNormandy is one of the great cycling routes in Normandy....
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An overnight stay in historic D-Day accommodation
On 6 June 1944, soldiers from all over the world landed on the Normandy coast. A number of hotels and farmhouses were liberated from the Occupation and sometimes even hosted emblematic figures of the D-Day Landings. You too can stay in a selection of these places marked by the history of the D-DAY.
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D-Day: 10 unexplored sites of remembrance
If you’ve already visited Normandy and believe you’ve seen all the sites related to D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, think again! There are confidential, intimate, and lesser-known sites, memorials and museums that might have slipped under your radar. Venture off the tourist trail and prepare to be surprised and moved as you delve into...
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D-Day: short stories about the big day
While the great events of 6th June 1944 are world-famous, D-Day is also full of equally fascinating stories of life. Here are 10 of them. Joseph Arruda and his brother Manuel One of 12 children, Joseph Arruda landed on Utah Beach with the 4th Infantry Division on 6 June 1944. His brother Manuel was with...
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Explore the Past in Motion: History & Sports on D-Day Beaches
From Cotentin’s eastern coast to the Côte de Nacre, through the beaches of the Bessin, the Normandy coastline resonates with the poignant echoes of the D-Day landings. The memory of the summer of 1944 endures on the edges of Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword beaches, as well as inland. Today, in all seasons, visitors...
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The D-Day Landing Beaches with a dog
The D-Day Landing Beaches in Normandy were the setting for Operation Overlord on 6 June 1944. It was a battleground and a place of slaughter. Today they are a place to enjoy, including with your dog. This is no more than what the veterans wanted and fought for – enjoying in freedom what had been taken away...
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Touring the D-Day Landing Beaches in 4 days
From Pegasus Bridge to the artificial port of Arromanches, from the American cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer to the Pointe du Hoc, via Sainte-Mère-Église, this 4-day tour of the D-Day Landing Beaches takes you to the main sites of remembrance and must-see museums. And don’t forget to stop off for a bite to eat or a relaxing...
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Learning, understanding and honouring D-Day with your family
The Normandy coast, an emblematic site of the Allied landings on 6 June 1944, offers a unique opportunity to dive into the past and pay tribute to the bravery of the soldiers. How can you create a visit that suits you and helps younger visitors better understand the significance of the historic events that shaped...
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D-Day & the Battle of Normandy: 10 offbeat sites to explore
June 6, 1944 marks the historic landing of the Allies in Normandy, but the echoes of war continue to reverberate far beyond our shores. For three relentless months, the flames of battle continue to engulf our lands. Immerse yourself in the untold stories of Normandy, wander beyond conventional D-Day trails and embark on an extraordinary...
