The D-Day Landing Beaches
The beaches of the Bessin still bear the "physical" signs of the arrival of the Allied forces who came to liberate Europe.
The "Bessin Seulles et Mer" area contains sites that are remarkable from every point of view, enabling the visitor to discover or rediscover this major event: "History with a capital H"… not forgetting that other, lesser known history, that tells of the lives of the men who landed here one morning, on 6th June 1944.
To be visited
Arromanches-les-Bains
D-Day Museum
This museum tells the story of the construction and the operation of the artificial harbour, established in Arromanches following D-Day, which was the key to the success of the Battle of Normandy.
360° Circular Cinema
At Arromanches 360, you are at the heart of the action. The Price of Freedom/Liberty, a unique film, is projected on nine screens around this circular auditorium.
Orientation table
Courseulles-sur-Mer
The Juno Beach Centre
The Juno Beach Centre is an exploration of the history of Canada during the Second World War and an introduction to modern Canada designed to appeal to both adults and children.
Juno Park "The Gardens of the Sea".
The Gardens of the Sea are an open invitation to discover Juno Beach, where the Allies landed on 6th June 1944. This promenade in the dunes also presents a special opportunity to gain an insight into the D-Day story, along the discovery trail.
Free access - Guided tours available
Ver-sur-Mer
AMERICA-GOLD BEACH Museum
In two historical spaces, the visitor will find :
- the story of first official airmail service between the USA and France;
- a presentation of the means deployed by the British Intelligence Service during the preparations for D-Day
Not to be missed
Commemorative monuments
Activities
The "Paths to Freedom"
There are three routes for walkers, hikers and cyclists between Arromanches-les-Bains and Courseulles-sur-Mer. The circuits, which are sign-posted and explained, are based on the routes taken by the Allied forces, the Canadians and the British, starting by the sea and progressing towards the Orne.
A guide to the different routes is freely available from the Tourist Information Bureau.
Town-based promenades
Churches and history in the Bessin area
This is an opportunity to discover the religious history of the Bessin, through the community's churches.
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