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Come and retrace the history of D-Day in Normandy through 10 key stages. Start your road trip in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, the gateway to Europe by sea. Continue on to Sainte-Mère-Église to retrace the night of 5 June 1944 and make a diversion to Sainte-Marie-du-Mont to discover the Utah Beach Landing Museum. Continue on to Criqueville-en-Bessin and Colleville-sur-Mer to discover historic monuments such as the American Cemetery. On to Arromanche-les-Bains and Courseulles-sur-Mer, then Ouistreham, before finishing your road trip in Caen.
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is a town of history and culture, with an architectural heritage marked by Vauban, Napoleon and the 1930s. The former transatlantic station is now home to the Cité de la Mer museum, a tourist site retracing the adventures of man and the sea. The town also cultivates botanical aspects with its parks, gardens and Eco-jardin. During your stay, don't hesitate to discover the harbour from the sea on a boat trip.
The City of the Sea
The Cherbourg umbrella factory
The Voeu Abbey
A trip out to sea in Europe's largest artificial harbour
Ravalet Park and Château
The Roche Fauconnière Park
The former "Port des Évêques" of Bayeux, Port-en-Bessin is just 10 minutes from Colleville-sur-Mer. During your stay in the region, you can park your motorhome at the 2* Camping de La Prairie. You can explore the town centre, take advantage of the shops and boutiques, and also travel to Colleville-sur-Mer, just 10 minutes from the motorhome park.
Colleville-sur-mer is one of Normandy's most popular tourist destinations. The D-Day landings on 6 June 1944 put the spotlight on the American cemetery and its interpretation centre. The town offers walking trails, nature-related leisure activities and a rich historical heritage.
Colleville-sur-mer American Cemetery
Omaha Beach
Colleville-sur-mer beach
Overlord Museum
Bayeux has a privileged location at the heart of the emblematic sites of the D-Day and medieval Normandy. The town is home to one of the most impressive cathedrals in France, in an authentic setting combining art and history. During your stay, take the time to discover the Bayeux Tapestry, an immense woollen embroidery.
Bayeux Cathedral
Old Bayeux
The Bayeux Tapestry
The Lace Conservatory
Battle of Normandy Memorial Museum
Bayeux Botanical Gardens
Ideally situated between sea and countryside, close to Caen and Bayeux, the Coeur de Nacre destination offers a variety of landscapes and heritage. You can discover the town's historic sites and museums.
Juno Beach
Juno Beach Centre History Museum
Historic sites: Bunkers
Ouistreham, known as the "Pearl of the Côte de Nacre", is full of history, with the D-Day landings recounted by the N°4 Commando Museum and the Museum of the Atlantic. The motorhome park is located near the Ferry landing stage on the Boulevard Maritime.
Museum of the Atlantic
N°4 Commando Museum
Pointe du Siège Tower
If you're a history buff, be sure to visit the Caen Memorial and the D-Day Museum. During your stay in Caen, take the time to visit the historic centre and the Abbaye aux Hommes (Men's Abbey). Saved from bombardment in 1944 because it served as a shelter for the population, this site is home to a rich heritage of decoration and ornamentation.
Caen Memorial
Beach and D-Day Museum
Caen Castle
The Ladies' Abbey in Caen
The Men's Abbey