Fital Vakanties’s criteria:
- Accommodation: hotels *** (high capacity)
- Type of clientele : seniors/groups
- Length of stay: 8 to 15 days
- Km/day: 45 to 60km, easy roads
- Any type of circuit
45 km
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max. 77 m
225 m
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Vestiges from the D-Day Landings brought up from the depths of the sea, personal objects found in the warships that sank around the 6th of June. Twenty-five years of underwater exploration relived through photographs and films.
Located at the roundabout leading to the Normandy American Cemetery near Omaha Beach, the Overlord Museum boasts a unique collection of over 10,000 exhibits, including 35 vehicles, tanks and guns. Come and discover its life-size display, retracing the major phases of the Normandy Landings.
Located on the coast, between Arromanches and Grandcamp Maisy, this vast 70 hectare site overlooks Omaha beach. It reunites the graves of 9,387 soldiers fallen in combat. The chapel, Memorial and the Walls of the Missing and garden complete the site. The Visitor Center pays homage to the courage and the skill that were required to conduct Operation Overlord and to ensure Europe's liberation, together with the utlimate sacrifice made by those who are laid to rest within this site. Visit lasts 1 hour 30 minutes. COVID 19 information: The Chapel is closed to the public until further notice [small groups can, nevertheless, request a private use to conduct a mass]. The Flag Raising, and the Flag Lowering, are done outside of the opening hours to avoid large gathering.
18th Century residence in the style of the follies of the period. Interior with wood panelling, furnishings and a collection of Bayeux porcelain and old toys. 17th century outbuildings and chapel. Listed Historic Monument. Visits upon appointment. Guided tour in French or English lasts 40 minutes.
Discover the town of Bayeux onboard a miniature tourist train. Tour with commentary in French and English lasts 35 minutes.