The United States Army landed in Utah and Omaha. The English army in Gold and Sword with the French. Canadians on Juno Beach. They stretch over several tens of kilometers between Ouistreham and Sainte-Marie-du-Mont.
The most memorable places bring back memories that we studied in school. Thus, in Arromanches to be able to see the artificial port of the landing. In Colleville, you will visit the American cemetery, one of the most touching places. Further on, the Pointe du Hoc has retained the scars of the bombardments.
Do not hesitate to discover German ossuaries like the one in Huisnes sur Mer. Finally, if If there are many museum around the landing beaches, take a good day to visit the Memorial of Caen, an extremely rich restitution of the war.
And for those who have seen the film “The Longest Day”, move towards Ste Mère Eglise to see the parachute still hanging on the roof of the church!
The agencies featured here are members of our association offering programs and services at the destination
Voyel Incoming is the Destination Management Company of Voyel, a travel agency based in western France. At Voyel Incoming we organize tailor-made stays and tours for foreign visitors travelling in groups and small groups (schools, students and adults)
Visit Ouest is a DMC specializing in the West of France. We propose the full range of trips that the territory can offer: hiking and cycling, gastronomy, water sports, heritage, pilgrimage routes, etc. For individuals, groups and MICE.
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