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Cultural Tours hosted by Memorial de Caen

3 hours and 45 minutes (approx.)

Up to 7 travelers

Meet everyone at the start point

Mobile ticket

Offered in English

About

The footsteps of British and Canadian soldiers are retraced where it all began: Arromanches, Ver-sur-Mer, Bény-sur-Mer, and the Ardenne Abbey. A guided tour is offered, filled with remembrance, sacrif...
  • Bottles of water, umbrellas, and raincoats available
  • • Air-conditioned 7-seater van with professional driver and certified Caen Memorial guide.
  • Memorial de Caen museum ticket : can be used on a different day or the same day as the guided tour. For tours taken in 2025, ticket valid to 31/12/25. For 2026 tours, ticket is valid to 31/12/26.

    Pickup point

    Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    This is a typical itinerary for this product

    Stop atArromanches-les-Bains

    Arromanches-les-Bains played a vital logistical role in the D-Day landings of 1944, not 1941. It was the site of Mulberry B, one of two artificial harbours constructed by the Allies to facilitate rapid offloading of troops, vehicles, and supplies onto the beaches of Normandy. Within days of the landings, this prefabricated port allowed the unloading of thousands of tons of equipment, essential for sustaining the Allied advance into occupied France. Despite harsh weather that damaged other supply points, Mulberry B at Arromanches remained operational and was crucial to the success of the Normandy campaign. Remnants of the harbour are still visible today.

    15 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop at

    Inaugurated in 2021, this memorial honors the 22,442 British soldiers who died in Normandy between 6 June and 31 August 1944. Located on the heights of the Gold sector, the memorial features a reproduction of the Union Jack flag. During our visit, we provide an introduction onboard the coach, explain the Gold Beach landings on site, and allow time for guests to explore the memorial independently.

    45 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop at

    Opened in 1961, this cemetery is the final resting place of 2,049 Canadian soldiers. We guide visitors through the site and highlight the graves of several soldiers whose personal stories are known to us.

    30 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atCanadian Abbey d’Ardenne Massacre Memorial

    A significant site of remembrance for Canadians, where 20 soldiers were executed by the 12th SS Panzer Division in the garden. The remains were discovered months later by the property owners, Mrs. Vico and her son.

    15 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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