{"id":241,"date":"2022-09-27T11:43:41","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T09:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/25-d-day-sites-to-visit-in-normandy\/"},"modified":"2024-07-08T14:34:40","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T12:34:40","slug":"normandy-battle-sites-d-day-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/normandy-battle-sites-d-day-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"25 D-Day Normandy Battle sites (to visit)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy have left a lasting impression on the region and the world. It can be difficult to plan a trip with the amount of beaches, museums, batteries and other places to visit.<br\/>Here is our selection of the best D-Day Nomandy battle sites and tips to help you plan.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sites-Normandy-battle-sites-tourism-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Landing sites in Normandy\" class=\"wp-image-394\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">D-Day Normandy battle sites to visit<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 10 D-Day landing sites in Normandy to visit : map<\/h3>\n\n<p>In Normandy, the choice of beaches, museums, memorials, cemeteries, batteries of the second world war to visit can impress. Where to start?<br\/>Here is a map with our top 10 that you will find in more detail in this article.<br\/>Of course, this is a general choice, but depending on your family history, there are other choices to make.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized image-border-class\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Map-Normandie-battle-sites-to-visit-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Map Normandy landing sites visit\" class=\"wp-image-400\" style=\"width:768px;height:576px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">OUR ADVICE FOR <span>RENTING A CAR<\/span> IN<span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\"> Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:14px\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>car that is comfortable enough <\/strong>(distances can be long) but <strong>compact<\/strong> (some parking lots and villages are narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think of the<strong>complete insurance<\/strong> (some roads are tortuous and narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full voiture_image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7241\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328.png 421w, https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;amp;chan=NL\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See available cars  <strong>   <\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3266 img_fleche\" style=\"width: 16px;  \" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ArrowRight.png\" alt=\"arrow\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-france-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all our tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 3 &#8211; if you only have one day<\/h3>\n\n<p>25 places can still be an impressive number, so if you only have one day I recommend:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For a general introduction:<\/strong><br\/>The Caen Memorial Museum, Juno Beach and the Merville Battery  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For a very visual version :  <\/strong><br\/>Arromanches les Bains: Gold Beach at low tide, the D-Day museum and the Longues-sur-Mer battery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For an American perspective:  <\/strong><br\/>Omaha Beach, Courseulles-sur-mer cemetery and the Overlord Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For a Canadian perspective :<\/strong><br\/>Juno Beach, the Juno Beach Museum and the Beny-sur-Mer cemetery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For a British perspective:<\/strong><br\/>Sword Beach, the Atlantic Wall Museum and Bayeux<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22a-Arromanches\/i-4n9LmBn\/3\/a1057664\/L\/arromanches_Normandie-5190-L.jpg\" alt=\"Memorial in Arromanches les Bains\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Memorial at Arromanches les Bains<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some tips to keep in mind<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where to sleep?<\/strong><br\/>The most convenient cities to stay and visit all the landing sites are :<br\/>Bayeux inland<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1410836&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">(see the best hotel deals<\/a>)  <br\/>Arromanches-les-bains by the sea<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1408564&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">(see the best hotel offers<\/a>)<br\/>And Caen is the largest city in the area<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1416098&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">(see the best hotel deals<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Getting around<\/strong><br\/>You can find organized tours from Paris, Caen or Bayeux &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/searchResults\/all?text=debarquement+normandie&amp;destId=&amp;pid=P00074304&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see options<\/a><br\/>However, I advise you to rent a car to be able to adapt your itinerary to your desires &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see our favorite platform to find the best deals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How long<\/strong><br\/>It is possible to have a snapshot in 1 day but to be able to see all the major sites, count 3 days and to really dig into the subject 5 days to a week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>More tips after the list of places.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\"><span>STAYING<\/span> NEAR THE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">D-Day beaches<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"option_titre2\"><strong><span>Option 1: <\/span>Bayeux<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">The most practical option, in our opinion, is to base ourselves in the town of Bayeux. We recommend..:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Domaine de Bayeux<\/strong> in an <sup>18th<\/sup> century mansion &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/domaine-de-bayeux.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1410836&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see all top rated accommodations in Bayeux<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Bayeux\/Hotels\/i-SsX39Jb\/0\/248fd1e7\/L\/Bayeux_hotel_domaine_chambre-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Domaine de Bayeux Hotel\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"option_titre\"><strong><span>Option 2: <\/span>in the countryside<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">In the countryside around the D-Day beaches, you will find beautiful buildings with a lot of charm: farms, manors&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Domaine d&#8217;Utah Beach<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/le-grand-hard.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Ferme de la Ran\u00e7onni\u00e8re <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/ferme-de-la-ranconniere.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Debarquement\/Hotel-Ranconniere\/i-hJw3WGC\/0\/c169ffd0\/L\/ferme_ranconniere_chambre-6-L.jpg\" alt=\"H&#xF4;tel ferme de la Ran&#xE7;onni&#xE8;re\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"option_titre\"><strong><span>Option 3: <\/span>next to one of the beaches  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">If you&#8217;re looking for a seaside holiday or are fascinated by one of the beaches, you can choose a more specific hotel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Villas d&#8217;Arromanches<\/strong> in Gold Beach Beach &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/le-chanteclair.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel La Sapini\u00e8re<\/strong> in Omaha Beach Beach &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/la-sapiniere-saint-laurent-sur-mer.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Arromanches-Gold-beach\/Villas-Arromanches\/i-WRhTHb3\/1\/8438b5dd\/L\/villas_Arromanches-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Villas d'Arromanches\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/hotel-d-day-beaches-normandy-stay-omaha-utah\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all our advice on where to stay to visit the beaches<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/hotel-d-day-beaches-normandy-stay-omaha-utah\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all our tips  <strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3266 img_fleche\" style=\"width: 16px;  \" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ArrowRight.png\" alt=\"arrow\"\/><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 D Day landing beaches in Normandy<\/h2>\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s start with the 5 landing beaches of the Normandy coast. A must-see.<br\/>Find more practical information on <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-landing-beaches-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article dedicated to the landing beaches<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1. Utah Beach<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R7e-Utah-beach\/i-kJgrKTD\/3\/11491737\/L\/Utah_beach_Normandie-9680-L.jpg\" alt=\"Utah Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The landing zone known as <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-utah-beach-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Utah Beach<\/a> stretches from Sainte Marie du Mont to Quineville on the east coast of the Cotentin peninsula. It was one of the American landing zones along with Omaha.<br\/>On June 6, 1944, Operation Overlord was launched and paratroopers arrived on the beach.<br\/>The sandy beach and sand dunes are home to memorials, statues and a museum.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driving time from Caen : 1h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Bayeux : 50min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?landmark=262407&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best hotel and accommodation offers in the area<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2. Omaha Beach<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R21d-Omaha\/i-6thj8xM\/3\/aeee99a3\/L\/omaha_beach_Normandie-4873-L.jpg\" alt=\"Omaha Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-omaha-beach-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Omaha Beach<\/a> is a long sandy beach. You can go down through several villages.  <br\/>This beach was a trap for the Allies. There were many casualties here<br\/>In the middle, you can find a memorial in the sand.<br\/>The Overlord Museum is located a little further on.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driving time from Caen : 40 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Bayeux : 25 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?landmark=262404&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best hotel and accommodation offers in the area<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3.\nGold Beach (Arromanches) <\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22a-Arromanches\/i-d99fZFb\/3\/1f7f8a0c\/L\/arromanches_Normandie-5134-L.jpg\" alt=\"Gold Beach - Arromanches\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-gold-beach-normandy-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold Beach<\/a> is located on the beach at Arromanches-les-Bains.<br\/>It was the landing zone for the British who were to liberate Bayeux.<br\/>This is the place where you can better realize what it could have been because, at low tide structures appear.<br\/>This is where the Mulberry Harbor was towed from Britain in June 1944. It became known as Port Winston.<br\/>Today, you can still see large concrete blocks around the beach and in the water, which is quite impressive.<br\/>Arromanches also has a 360\u00b0 cinema on the landing and a museum.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driving time from Caen : 40 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Bayeux : 20 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1408564&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best hotel and accommodation offers in the area<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4. Juno Beach<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22b-Juno\/i-wMzLWt4\/3\/54e24dbd\/L\/juno_beach_Normandie-5234-L.jpg\" alt=\"Juno Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>As far as nature is concerned, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-juno-beach-normandy-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Juno Beach<\/a> is a long sandy beach with sand dunes at the back.<br\/>Concerning the Second World War, you can discover some tanks and bunkers as well as the cross of Lorraine, commemorating the place where General de Gaulle set foot in France after 4 years of exile.<br\/>It is also home to the Juno Beach Centre, a museum dedicated to Canada&#8217;s contribution to the liberation.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driving time from Caen : 30 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Bayeux : 30 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?landmark=264378&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best hotel and accommodation offers in the area<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5. Sword Beach<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22d-Ouistreham\/i-xBX7zDt\/3\/e401326a\/L\/Ouistreham_Normandie-5257-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ouistreham beach, part of Sword Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-sword-beach-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sword<\/a> Beach area stretched 8 km from Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer to Ouistreham.<br\/>The British landed there and were joined by French commandos to liberate several strategic bridges.<br\/>The beach of Lion-sur-mer  <br\/>The beach of Ouistreham is very large and flat. Few things on the beach indicate its past but in the city you can visit the museums of the Atlantic Wall and the museum No. 4 commando.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driving time from Caen : 20min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Bayeux : 40min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1456420&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best hotel and accommodation offers in the area<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">USE OUR GUIDE TO PLAN A  <br\/><span>DREAM TRIP<\/span> TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">All the information you need for your trip:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" id=\"liste_discover\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 maps that make planning easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>160+ pre-selected locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical advice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300+ photos to help you choose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size bouton_10 is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-14c487f4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"font-size:13px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/ebook-guide-road-trip-normandy\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover >><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Box-Ebook-Normandy-EN.png\" alt=\"Box Ebook Corsica FR\" style=\"width:203px;height:157px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9 best D-Day museums in Normandy<\/h2>\n\n<p>Here is a selection of 9 D-Day museums to consider visiting.<br\/>There are of course more. These are the most important.<br\/>For a full list and even more practical information, see <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-d-day-museums-normandy-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article on D-Day museums<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6. Caen Memorial<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R20g-Caen\/i-Btp7ZkK\/3\/f1f83313\/L\/Memorial_Caen_Normandie-4369-L.jpg\" alt=\"Caen Memorial\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The Caen Memorial Museum is considered the best World War II museum in France. You can spend a whole day there, so rich in information and elements. It covers the landing but also the second world war as a whole.<br\/>In this huge museum, you will find a German bunker, historical objects, vehicles, sound and video recordings&#8230;<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the outskirts of the city of Caen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Bayeux : 30 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open every day &#8211; Closed in January and on Mondays in December<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1416098&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best hotel and accommodation offers in the area<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-memorial-caen-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read our article<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#7. Museum of the Atlantic Wall<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22d-Ouistreham\/i-47s2JHX\/3\/4c7ce097\/L\/Ouistreham_Normandie-5259-L.jpg\" alt=\"Museum of the Atlantic Wall\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The Atlantic Wall Museum is also known as the Great Bunker.<br\/>It is located at Sword Beach (Ouistreham), at the easternmost point.<br\/>This museum is worth a visit, not only for its connection of artifacts and information about the Atlantic Wall, but also for its unique structure.<br\/>It is installed in a huge blockhouse which served as a center for the German command. From this place, they controlled all the batteries.<br\/>It was taken by the Allied forces on June 9, 1944 (by British Lieutenant Bob Orrell and his men).<br\/>The 5 floors show all the rooms and how the operations were organized inside the bunker.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driving time from Caen : 20min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Bayeux : 40min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1456420&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best hotel and accommodation offers in the area<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/grand-bunker-museum-wall-atlantic-ouistreham\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read our article<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#8. Juno Beach Museum<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22b-Juno\/i-mxRt8jr\/3\/82ad5c16\/L\/juno_beach_Normandie-5225-L.jpg\" alt=\"Juno Beach Museum\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The Juno Beach Museum is located on the actual landing beach. It focuses on the contribution of Canadian troops during the D-Day landings and the entire Second World War.<br\/>You will also learn about life in Canada before, during and after the war.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/center-juno-beach-museum-canadian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our article to plan your visit<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driving time from Caen : 30 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Bayeux : 30 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?landmark=264378&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best hotel and accommodation offers in the area<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#9. Overlord Museum<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R21d-Omaha\/i-9Pms2xV\/3\/a19a6a2a\/L\/IMG_4834-L.jpg\" alt=\"Overlord Museum\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The Overlord Museum is not on the beach, but is located just a few minutes&#8217; drive from Omaha Beach, in Colleville-sur-Mer.<br\/>Its name refers to Operation Overlord, the code name for the Allied invasion of the beaches of Normandy.<br\/>The museum covers the D-Day landings and the liberation of Paris. The collection was founded by a local who witnessed the war as a teenager.<br\/>This museum is known for its tanks and armored vehicles and its impressive collection of artifacts showing the life of soldiers and not only the firearms aspect (documents, souvenirs, personal effects&#8230;).<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driving time from Caen : 40 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Bayeux : 25 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?landmark=262404&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best hotel and accommodation offers in the area<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#10. Utah Beach Landing Museum<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R7e-Utah-beach\/i-qTsd3LR\/3\/564cb06f\/L\/Utah_beach_Normandie-9681-L.jpg\" alt=\"Utah Beach Landing Museum\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Located on Utah Bach beach, the Utah Beach Landing Museum is built on a German bunker.<br\/>It is organized chronologically with the strategy, the preparations, the history of D-Day (route, connections between divisions&#8230;) and the outcome of the landing.<br\/>You will see a lot of objects and vehicles (including a B26 bomber), as well as a very well made movie.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driving time from Caen : 1h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Bayeux : 50min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?landmark=262407&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best hotel and accommodation offers in the area<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#11. Bayeux Battle of Normandy Memorial Museum<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R21g-Bayeux\/i-m7RrHMf\/3\/3ec17810\/L\/bayeux_Normandie-5113-L.jpg\" alt=\"Bayeux Battle of Normandy Memorial Museum\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Many of the museums focus solely on the D-Day landings, but at Bayeux you can learn about the entire Battle of Normandy.<br\/>For those interested in strategic details, this is a good choice: the museum describes in detail the military operations from June 7 to August 29, 1944, day by day, and sometimes hour by hour.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the city of Bayeux<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Caen : 30min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1410836&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best hotel and accommodation offers in the area<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/museum-memorial-battle-normandy-bayeux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read our article<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#12. Airborne Museum of Sainte-M\u00e8re-\u00c9glise<\/h3>\n\n<p>The Normandy Airborne Museum is dedicated to the American paratroopers who arrived just as D-Day began.  <br\/>The museum faces the church, which many will recognize because parachutist John Steele became famous for hanging from its steeple.<br\/>The museum has 3 buildings: WACO which focuses on gliders, C-47 which explains the preparations for D-Day and Operation Neptune to give you the experience of a night jump with their &#8220;hyper-realistic museography&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driving time from Caen : 1h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Bayeux : 45 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1465066&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best hotel and accommodation offers in the area<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/airborne-museum-sainte-mere-eglise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read our article<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#13. D-Day Museum in Arromanches<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22a-Arromanches\/i-Fqft6t9\/3\/e27f105d\/L\/arromanches_Normandie-6111-L.jpg\" alt=\"D-Day Museum in Arromanches\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The D-Day Museum in Arromanches was the first museum built to commemorate the D-Day landings.<br\/>It brings a very different vision from other museums because it focuses on the creation of Mulberry Harbors, or artificial harbors. Due to lack of space to unload military vehicles, the Allied forces built temporary ports (developed by the United Kingdom).<br\/>Thanks to this technique they were able to unload and transport 9,000 tons of material per day.  <br\/>You will see models, information about the construction and a film.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driving time from Caen : 40 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Bayeux : 20 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1408564&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best hotel and accommodation offers in the area<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#14. Normandy Victory Museum (Carentan-les-Marais)<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-jX24QvL\/1\/52a0ac9b\/L\/i-jX24QvL-L.jpg\" alt=\"Normandy Victory Museum - staging\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The Normandy Victory Museum is one of the most recent.<br\/>It focuses on the Battle of the Hedges, one of the lesser-known periods of the Second World War: what happened in the days and months following D-Day.<br\/>You will find more than 10000 objects and 20 military vehicles (a barge, a P47&#8230;).<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driving time from Caen : 1h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Bayeux : 40 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1465066&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\">See the best hotel and accommodation offers in the area<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 impressive war batteries<\/h2>\n\n<p>All along the Normandy coast, you can discover bunkers and important German war batteries.<br\/>In the landing area, we recommend visiting these 4 batteries.<br\/>For a more complete list, see our article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-german-gun-batteries-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best German batteries in Normandy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#15. Pointe du Hoc<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R21e-Pointe-du-Hoc\/i-jzF9zC8\/3\/44479ef8\/L\/pointe_du_hoc_Normandie-6067-L.jpg\" alt=\"Bunker at Pointe du Hoc\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The Pointe du Hoc was one of the key elements of the German fortifications.<br\/>The battery was captured on the morning of June 6, 1944.<br\/>Today, you can see how the artillery battery was organized (command post, casemates, shelters).<br\/>In addition, the site offers a magnificent view of the cliffs and the ocean.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driving time from Caen : 50 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Bayeux : 35 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?landmark=262404&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best hotel and accommodation offers in the area<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#16. Battery of Longues-sur-Mer<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R21b-Longues-sur-mer\/i-kMMcxBn\/3\/c6377bd5\/L\/longues_sur_mer_Normandie-4736-L.jpg\" alt=\"Battery of Longues-sur-Mer\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The battery was a key element of the Atlantic Wall. Today, it is one of the best preserved sites with its original cannons.<br\/>Despite the air raids of June 5, 1944, the artillery was still operational on the 6th. It was deactivated by the bombs sent by the warships.<br\/>The free walking path takes you to the various buildings with sea views.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driving time from Caen : 40min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Bayeux : 15min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1410836&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best hotel and accommodation offers in Bayeux<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#17. Merville Battery<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22e-Merville\/i-XkBLZmx\/3\/2c4d5fcf\/L\/Merville_batterie_Normandie-5279-L.jpg\" alt=\"Merville Battery\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Merville was one of the main fortifications of the Atlantic Wall. It was neutralized by the 9th British Parachute<sup>Battalion <\/sup>on June 7, 1944.<br\/>Today, it has been transformed into a museum and each bunker is equipped with videos, equipment and scenes.<br\/>One of the highlights is the impressive C47 aircraft.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driving time from Caen : 30 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Bayeux : 45 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1451126&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best hotel and accommodation offers in the area<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#18. Azeville battery<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-6LtFSBj\/1\/fa6111e4\/L\/i-6LtFSBj-L.jpg\" alt=\"Azeville battery\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Located in the commune of Azeville, 4km from the beach, this battery was invisible from the sea. Its cannons covered the east coast of the English Channel. This complex battery took 2 years to build, and went into action on June 6, 1944. On June 9, the Azeville garrison surrendered to the American soldiers of the 4th Division.<\/p>\n\n<p>We found this battery very impressive. It comprises four reinforced concrete casemates. 2 anti-aircraft guns can still be seen. But what sets this battery apart from the others we visited is its network of concrete galleries and covered trenches. Measuring 800m, it provided shelter for ammunition and 170 soldiers.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>audio tour available in 7 languages \u20ac8 (\u20ac4 for children)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>official website <a href=\"https:\/\/batterie-azeville.manche.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>allow 1h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>northern part of<a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-utah-beach-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Utah Beach<\/a>, 15min drive from the beach museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-bayeux-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bayeux<\/a>: 50min<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 cemeteries and memorials<\/h2>\n\n<p>Nearly 130,000 soldiers, both Allied and German, lost their lives in Normandy in 1944.<br\/>Driving through the area, you will unfortunately see many cemeteries with soldiers&#8217; graves. Here are the 4 best known.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#19. Colleville-sur-mer American Cemetery<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R21d-Omaha\/i-fTgN4Sz\/3\/4c0e5dcc\/L\/cimetiere_americain_omaha_Normandie-4851-L.jpg\" alt=\"Normandy American Cemetery\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The Normandy American Cemetery contains 9,385 graves.<br\/>The beautiful park overlooks the sea. It is organized around a central memorial in the form of a semi-circular colonnade and a reflecting pool.<br\/>It was established on the site of the temporary St. Laurent American Cemetery beginning in 1944.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driving time from Caen : 40 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Bayeux : 25 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/booking.com\/searchresults.html?landmark=262404&amp;nflt=review_score%3D90%3Breview_score%3D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best hotel and accommodation offers in the area<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visiter-normandy-american-cemetery-colleville-mer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read our article<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R21d-Omaha\/i-5nCpP2g\/3\/5997150e\/L\/cimetiere_americain_omaha_Normandie-4852-L.jpg\" alt=\"Normandy American Cemetery Memorial\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#20. British cemetery in Bayeux<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-D5xHqxW\/1\/546a8dde\/L\/i-D5xHqxW-L.jpg\" alt=\"British cemetery in Bayeux\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Next to the museum, the British military cemetery has 4648 graves of soldiers killed during the Second World War (338 unidentified and 500 of another nationality, mostly German).<br\/>There is a memorial to the fighters and rows of elegantly lined up headstones.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the city of Bayeux<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Caen : 30min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1410836&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best hotel and accommodation offers in the area<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/british-war-cemetery-bayeux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read our article<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#21. Beny-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-jHvBb5N\/1\/5c98f4a7\/L\/i-jHvBb5N-L.jpg\" alt=\"Beny-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Not far from Juno Beach, at Beny-sur-Mer, you&#8217;ll find 2,049 graves, including 1,694 Canadian soldiers. With its white tombstones, it is further inland than the beach where they landed.<br\/>The other equally important Canadian cemetery is at Bretteville-sur-Laize south of Cane.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driving time from Caen : 25 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Bayeux : 30 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?landmark=264378&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best hotel and accommodation offers in the area<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#22. German cemetery in La Cambe<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-scLXKqz\/1\/48af7100\/L\/i-scLXKqz-L.jpg\" alt=\"German cemetery in La Cambe\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The German cemeteries are much less well known than the American, Canadian and English ones. The most visited is that of La Cambe.<br\/>More than 21,000 German soldiers are buried there with their names engraved on the ground.<br\/>This cemetery is recognizable by its vastness with only a few granite crosses grouped here and there.<br\/>All around the cemetery you will see maple trees, planted for the reconciliation of peoples.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driving time from Caen : 50min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Bayeux: 25 min  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1434756&amp;nflt=review_score%3D90%3Breview_score%3D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best hotel and accommodation offers in the area<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other sites of the Second World War<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#23. Pegasus Bridge<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-wbrbbNX\/1\/4ee1b6b9\/L\/i-wbrbbNX-L.jpg\" alt=\"Pegasus Bridge\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The Ranville and B\u00e9nouville bridges were retaken at dawn on the night of June 5-6, 1944.<br\/>It was a British brigade, whose emblem is Pegasus, that succeeded in this strategic action. That&#8217;s why the bridge over the canal was renamed Pegasus Bridge.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#24. Montormel<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R12d-Montormel\/i-4ZJnPmd\/3\/b256ecb2\/L\/Memorial_Montormel_Normandie-1462-L.jpg\" alt=\"Memorial of Montormel\" style=\"width:702px;height:467px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Memorial of Montormel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Located between Chambois and Vimoutiers, the monument is surrounded by tanks in memory of the battles of Normandy. This is the site of the strategic battle in Normandy that was the beginning of the end of the war.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#25. Dover-la-D\u00e9livrande, the 2 towers and the radio stations<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22c-Douvres\/i-VGVHCtf\/3\/eb469a26\/L\/Douvres_la_delivrande_Normandie-5248-L.jpg\" alt=\"Douvres-la-D&#xE9;livrande\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to sleep to visit the landing beaches<\/h2>\n\n<p>The main landing sites stretch from Utah Beach to Ouistreham.<br\/>You can read <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/hotel-d-day-beaches-normandy-stay-omaha-utah\/\">our full article on where to sleep to visit the beaches<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 1 &#8211; Bayeux<\/h3>\n\n<p>You a central city with a lot of charms and a lot of restaurants, Bayeux is a good option.<br\/>And you can combine it with the discovery of its cathedral and its tapestry.<\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1410836&amp;nflt=review_score%3D90%3Breview_score%3D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best hotel and accommodation offers<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R21g-Bayeux\/i-GzDzNn9\/3\/26ae8e79\/L\/cathedrale_bayeux_Normandie-5103-L.jpg\" alt=\"Bayeux Cathedral\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bayeux Cathedral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 2 &#8211; Near the sea or in the countryside<\/h3>\n\n<p>Arromanches has the advantage of combining sea views with a central location for most of the landing sites.<br\/>In addition, we find it one of the most spectacular sites with the pieces of the harbor that appear completely at low tide.<\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1408564&amp;nflt=review_score%3D90%3Breview_score%3D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best hotel and accommodation offers<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>And in the countryside around the beaches, you&#8217;ll find magnificent manor houses converted into hotels, like the H\u00f4tel Ferme de la Ran\u00e7onni\u00e8re:<strong> <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/ferme-de-la-ranconniere.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Debarquement\/Hotel-Ranconniere\/i-hJw3WGC\/0\/c169ffd0\/L\/ferme_ranconniere_chambre-6-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Ferme de la Ran&#xE7;onni&#xE8;re\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hotel Ferme de la Ran\u00e7onni\u00e8re<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 3 &#8211; Road trip to D-Day landing sites in 5 days<\/h3>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re willing to change hotels every night, a road trip allows you to drive less each day. For example, from Caen<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Day 1<\/strong> <br\/>Memorial de Caen, route vers Sword Beach (Ouistreham)<br\/>Night in Ouistreham &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1456420&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see the best offers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 2  <\/strong><br\/>Atlantic Wall Museum, route to Juno Beach<br\/>Juno Beach and Museum<br\/>Road to Gold Beach (Arromanches)<br\/>Night in Arromanches &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1408564&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see the best offers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 3<\/strong><br\/>Arromanches Museum and beaches at low tide<br\/>Road to Omaha Beach<br\/>Battery of Longues sur Mer<br\/>Bayeux Museum<br\/>Night in Bayeux &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1410836&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see the best offers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 4  <\/strong><br\/>Road to Omaha<br\/>Omaha Beach, American Cemetery and Overlord Museum<br\/>Pointe ou Hoc and Maisy batteries<br\/>Nuis in Sainte M\u00e8re \u00c9glise &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?landmark=262404&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see the best offers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 5<\/strong><br\/>Sainte-M\u00e8re-\u00c9glise and Utah Beach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 4 &#8211; Caen<\/h3>\n\n<p>From Caen, you will have to drive a little more each time to reach the different sites.<br\/>But if you prefer, the bigger cities with a wide choice of restaurants and hotels is the best option.<\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1416098&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best hotel and accommodation offers<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R20e-Abbaye-Hommes\/i-4zx4QM5\/3\/5cc9a002\/L\/abbaye_hommes_caen_Normandie-4479-L.jpg\" alt=\"Abbaye-aux-Hommes in Caen\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Abbaye-aux-Hommes in Caen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other options<\/h3>\n\n<p>And of course if your points of interest are specific:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Omaha Beach &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?landmark=262404&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see the best deals around Colleville-sur_mer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utah Beach &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1465066&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see the best deals around Sainte-M\u00e8re-\u00c9glise<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Juno Beach &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?landmark=264378&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see the best deals around Courseulles-sur-Mer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions and tips for visiting the landing sites<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to visit the landing sites<\/h3>\n\n<p>The easiest way is to rent a car from one of the airports in Paris or from the train station in Caen.<br\/>This will give you the freedom to choose your places of interest and spend as much time as you want in the museums.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find deals on our favorite platform<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Driving\/i-cpr383N\/3\/5f329c21\/L\/IMG_1475-L.jpg\" alt=\"drive in Normandy\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much time to allow<\/h3>\n\n<p>You can get an overview in one day, but for a more complete view and to immerse yourself in the history we recommend 3 to 5 days. See our 5-day itinerary above.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organized tours<\/h3>\n\n<p>If you do not want to plan or have little time, you can also find organized tours<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From Paris, Omaha Beach, American cemetery and Juno Beach<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Paris\/Normandy-D-Day-Battlefields-and-Beaches-Day-Trip\/d479-2050NP?pid=P00074304&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See program and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Paris, in small and varied groups: Omaha Beach, Overlord Museum, Longues-sur-mer and Pointe de Hoc batteries, American cemetery<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Paris\/Small-Group-Normandy-D-Day-Beaches-Day-Trip-with-Omaha-Beach-American-Cemetery-and-Cider-Tasting\/d479-7249P9?pid=P00074304&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see program and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Paris, private excursion to adapt your program to your wishes.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Paris\/Private-day-trip-to-Normandy-from-Paris\/d479-11690P2?pid=P00074304&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see program and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/searchResults\/all?text=debarquement+normandie&amp;destId=&amp;pid=P00074304&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See more options, including from Bayeux and Caen<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to visit the landing sites with children<\/h3>\n\n<p>Our advice if you want to visit sites with children is to choose those with a lot of big vehicles and not to go to too many museums.<br\/>Our favorite landing sites for a visit with children are :<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the battery at Longues sur Mer or Pointe de Hoc &#8211; children will love discovering the different shapes of bunkers and they can let off steam in between<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Normandy Victory Museum and its D-Day Experience as if you were flying in the plane on the day of the bombing (to be decided according to the sensitivity of your children)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In terms of beaches, Juno Beach and Utah Beach are the most suitable, with plenty of room to run around, as well as machines and stages set up on the beaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Books to read \/ movies to see before or after traveling<\/h3>\n\n<p>Films on the landing:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Longest Day (1962)  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saving Private Ryan (1998)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ike. Countdown to D-Day (2004)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Books on the landing<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>History &#8211; Band of Brothers by Stephen Ambrose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Novel &#8211; Dans la nuit du d\u00e9barquement de Genevi\u00e8re Dubosq<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For children &#8211; D-Day June 6, 44 by Patricia C\u00e9t\u00e9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\"><span>PLAN YOUR TRIP<\/span> TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-top:10px;\" class=\"option_titre2\"><strong><span><\/span>Inspiration destinations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Deciding <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-go-normandy-destinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">where to go in Normandy<\/a> &#8211; the best destinations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Our weekend ideas: <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/ideas-weekend-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best-of<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/idea-romantic-weekend-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">romantic<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/weekend-unusual-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unusual<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/seaside-weekend-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seaside<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/weekend-luxury-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">luxury<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/ideas-weekend-family-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">family<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/seaside-hotel-normandy-near-beach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">16 seaside hotels in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/plus-beaux-hotels-charme-normandie-avis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful charming hotels in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Honfleur\/i-9B7t4h8\/0\/768041c8\/L\/Honfleur_coucher_soleil-15-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p 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