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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
Pour découvrir l’histoire et le charme de Bagnoles-de-l’Orne, entrez dans l’univers d’une station thermale au patrimoine riche. La ville vous invite à explorer son Château de Couterne, une élégante demeure datant du XVIIIe siècle, entourée d’un parc agréable.
L’Église Sainte-Madeleine, avec son architecture raffinée, et la Chapelle Sainte-Anne, au cœur d’un paysage verdoyant, vous plongent dans l’histoire religieuse de la région.
Les amateurs de nature et de tranquillité seront enchantés par la Forêt des Andaines, qui entoure Bagnoles-de-l’Orne, et le Parc et Jardins du Château de la Roche-Bagnoles, un lieu parfait pour une promenade paisible.
The Thermes de Bagnoles de l’Orne offrent une expérience relaxante unique, tandis que le Musée du Jouet ravira petits et grands avec son histoire ludique. Enfin, la Tour de Bonvouloir and the Villa du Lac ajoutent une touche d’histoire et de beauté à cette escapade.
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Gisors, ville au riche passé médiéval, vous plonge dans l’histoire des Templiers et de la guerre de Cent Ans. Le Château-fort de Gisors, dont la visite est gratuite, vous fera découvrir des fortifications imposantes et un parc environnemental idéal pour une balade.
L’Église Saint-Gervais et Saint-Protais, véritable chef-d’œuvre gothique, abrite des fresques et des sculptures remarquables.
Ne manquez pas la Léproserie et la Chapelle Saint-Luc, où les vestiges d’un passé de soin et de guérison évoquent une époque bouleversée par les épidémies et la pauvreté.
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