1-week roadtrip in Normandy on the theme of the D-Day

😍 Do you like the history of France and have a passion for the Normandy D-Day of 1944 ? You have one week to make this trip ?
This itinerary will be perfect for you ! Relive the D-Day at all battle in Normandy.
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Itinerary of this one week roadtrip in Normandy

Caen > Bayeux > Pointe du Hoc > Colleville-sur-Mer > Longues-sur-Mer > Arromanches > Ouistreham > Caen

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The itinerary step by step

What to do in Caen ?

• Visit the ​Memorial of Caen ​to retrace the historical event from the 20th century: from World War 2 until the end of the Cold War.
• Watch the movies from the period, see the press drawings and observe the mockups designed specially to tell the story of the soldiers ​who dedicated all their lives to fight for their people. ​Do not miss the movie ​ « Le Jour J et la Bataille de Normandie ».
• After your visit, relax in the resting areas available for a picnic.

What to do in Bayeux ?

Bayeux, your downtown and monuments​ still carries​ the traces of the 2nd World War. Despite of the several modernisations done in the city, it is a place full of charm.

• Discover the tapestry of Bayeux registered in the UNESCO world patrimony list. After the free guided visit, you will know all the details about the embroidery ​and the queen Mathilde.
• Look for the downtown of Bayer and don’t forget to visit the ​Cathédrale Notre-Dame​ in medieval style.
• The ​Mémorial museum of the Bataille de Normandie recounts all of the events suffered by Bayeux, the first city to be settled free in 1944.
• Walk around the ​Botanical Garden f​rom the city and admire the beech which has classified this place as one of the historical monuments in 2008.

What to do in la Pointe du Hoc ?

We shall take a look in the Normandy Coast near the Channel, to the ​Pointe du HOC which is nowadays an observation and imagination spot. Surrounded by light water tones discover the history of this place.

• Find out in this place a remarkable artillery that remains intact and the different locations ​of possible fallback on time.
• With the help of explanation panels, rebuild these times and relive the history of this must-see destination​ in Normandy.

What to do in Colleville-sur-mer ?

Colleville-sur-mer is home to many secrets and a story rich in emotions.

• Walk on Omaha Beach to put yourself in the shoes of the soldiers who fought.
• The Omaha Beach Memorial Museum welcomes you near the beach of the same name to tell you the events and preserve their fights and memories.
• Not far away, overlooking Omaha Beach, enter in in the American Cemetery of Normandy where nearly 9,500 soldiers, fallen during the war, rest. You will be moved by seeing all these many white crosses. Every day, you can witness the ceremony of colors and the descent and folding of the American flag to the sound of an anthem of the army.

What to do in Longues-sur-mer ?

While continuing your journey to know the history of the 1944’s D-Day, stop at Longues-sur-Mer for an astonishing discovery.

• Take a walk along the sea to discover the remains of World War II as the bunkers of German soldiers.

What to do in Arromanches ?

Arromanches is a calm and peaceful place.

• Stretch your legs near the artificial port of the city but do not forget to learn about its history.
• To learn more about this artificial harbor, visit the D-Day Museum where models and videos retrace its history.
• Take a movie break with Arromanches Circular Cinema and its 360 ° to know the details of the Battle of Normandy.
• Between Arromanches and Ouistreham, take a break at the Juno Beach Center, the only Canadian museum on the D-Day landing beaches. You will discover the history of Canadians during this sordid war.

What to do in Ouistreham ?

Ouistreham is also called the “Pearl of the Nacre’s Coast” for its large sandy beach.

• Visit the Atlantic Wall Museum Bunker to discover a reconstruction of the events of 1944.
• Great Museum of the Second World War, the French & British museum of the No. 4 commando opens its doors for a free visit where videos and authentic objects will be completed all the information of the museum.
• Near Ouistreham, Sword Beach will make you live new emotions because it is here, and only here, that French soldiers have landed.

What to do in Caen ?

Back in Caen, discover the city in another more relaxed form.

• The Château de Caen shows how and thanks to whom the city of Caen was born. So, are you giving us a summary of your visit?
• In the castle, do not miss the Museum of Normandy. Young and old will be amazed by more interesting exhibitions each other.

To learning more…

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