Visit Arromanches-les-Bains

Arromanches, also called Arromanches-les-bains is a town in Calvados located near Camping Portland. This seaside resort is close to the towns of Bayeux and Caen, Arromanches is a town known for its landscapes marked by history.

Indeed, Arromanches was a major point for the landing of troops in Normandy. It was in this city that the Allies and in particular the British towed enormous floating reinforced concrete boxes to create an artificial port in order to be able to disembark their troops much more easily.

The artificial port of Arromanches is still partly present off the coast of Arromanches. You can also walk and see the inside of these caissons which played a key role in the Normandy landings.

Arromanches is also a magnificent town in which to walk. Its shopping streets will allow you to easily find souvenirs to bring back from your vacation in Normandy. You will have the opportunity to eat pancakes on the seafront or to visit the VanLuc workshop shop, well known for its artistically sculpted or painted cows.

Arromanches has several museums which are very interesting to visit. For example, you will have the opportunity to discover the Arromanches landing museum or even see the Arromanches 360 museum, a 360-degree cinema which will make you feel the emotions of the important points of the Second World War.

By visiting Arromanches, you can enjoy both the comfort and beauty of a seaside resort and learn more about the Second World War. You will also have numerous shops and restaurants to discover the Normandy region. Arromanches is an ideal destination to spend a day with family or friends, with the possibility of relaxing on the beach or even strolling on the seaside dike.

The D-Day museum in Arromanches is the first museum built to commemorate June 6, 1944 and the Battle of Normandy. The museum is located a few meters from the city's artificial port, a way of recalling the still existing impact of these events on the city.

The D-Day museum in Arromanches was inaugurated by René COTY (the president of the republic at the time) on June 5, 1954.

The museum will explain the genesis of the artificial port of Arromanches to its operational use on the ground. The museum has recreated a whole series of models to help you more easily imagine how the artificial port worked and how the allies managed to install such an infrastructure in enemy territories.

The artificial bridge was a key element during the Allied landings during the Second World War. Indeed, this system made it possible to supply the armies present at the front to prevent them from lacking ammunition or even food. It was therefore essential that it be functional to prevent the landing from running out of steam after a few days.

Audiovisual animations are also available in several languages ​​to allow you to better understand these events and feel the emotion of the events of the time.

The museum also presents a set of military outfits worn by the soldiers of the various nationalists who participated in the 1944 landings.

Although this museum dates from the 50s, it remains a popular destination for tourists. This museum is rated 4,4 out of 5 on the Google My Business application for example.