Setting course for the Normandy landing beaches
Main landing beaches
Your stay at our campsite in the Cotentin region can be the perfect opportunity to visit the D-Day landing beaches (approx. 45 min drive). Discover a rich cultural heritage and protected natural environment.
There are 5 D-Day beaches to visit: Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, Gold Beach, Juno Beach and Sword Beach. You can even go further afield, and take a boat out to discover theÎle de Tatihou , where a host of family activities await you!
Normandy, a land of remembrance of the Second World War, is home to numerous tourist sites that we recommend you visit, including the must-see Mont-Saint-Michel.
The Cotentin region and surrounding area offers a wealth of possibilities for visits, including the port city of Cherbourg and its Cité de la Mer.
Museums and memorials to visit
In addition to the beaches, the region offers a number of museums and memorials to the D-Day landings. Among them, the D-DAY Experience Museum: an immersive museum that uses new technologies to relive the Normandy landings.
Visit the Bayeux British Military Cemetery, just a stone’s throw from the Battle of Normandy Memorial Museum, to discover the 4,900 graves: the largest British military cemetery in Normandy.
TheArromanches 360 – Cinéma circulaire screens British, Canadian, German, American and French archive films: another way toimmerse yourself in this land of memory.
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landing beaches
D-Day landing beaches: recommended itineraries
The D-Day landing beaches are just over an hour from the campsite. We recommend that you book your tickets before you get there, and you can even opt for theExplore Normandy Pass, which will save you money and allow you to visit more sites! To visit the D-Day landing beaches from the campsite, start with the nearest beach: Utah Beach, around 50 km away. It’s the American landing beach furthest west, and therefore the closest to Port-Bail-sur-Mer. Over the course of a full day, you can discover several sites, including Sainte-Mère-Église: an emblematic town with its paratrooper on the church and the Airborne Museum. Then head off to admire La Pointe du Hoc, an impressive cliff face stormed by the American Rangers. Continue on toOmaha Beach, famous for its American cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. To make the most of your day, we recommend an early start, good walking shoes and a windbreaker: the weather here is changeable!
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& Mont-Saint-Michel
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Surroundings / Cotentin
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Cherbourg and Cité de la Mer
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Mont-Saint-Michel
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