Arromanches-Les-Bains: Vacation Apartments and Holiday Homes

Arromanches-Les-Bains brings the history of the artificial harbor on the coast to life: on the beaches of Arromanches and Saint-Côme-de-Fresné, an extension of the former harbor platform and 16 concrete floating pontoons (Beetles) can still be seen today. In addition, three sections of the artificial harbor’s roadways are visible in Arromanches.

Anyone wishing to rent a vacation apartment in Arromanches-Les-Bains can treat accommodation planning as a separate part of their stay.

Culture

The Musée du Débarquement was inaugurated on June 5, 1954, by René Coty, the President of France. It was the first museum on this subject to be established after the Second World War. Using video mapping, archival films, and animated models, the museum presents the various phases of the Allied landings and explains how the artificial harbor worked, from its conception through to its operation. It also offers an audio guide in ten languages: French, English, Italian, German, Dutch, Spanish, Czech, Hebrew, Polish, and Chinese.

A British memorial ceremony takes place in Arromanches every year on June 6.

Coast

The Bay of Arromanches is bordered by two cliffs. The promenade along the Bay of Arromanches is known locally as “la digue.”

Walking Tours

The Circuit d'Arromanches walking tour is 1.5 kilometers long and takes around 45 minutes. It covers various aspects of the history of the area, including the fishing tradition, bathing culture, and the history of the naval battle of Arromanches. The Circuit d'Arromanches walking tour is open year-round.

Sightseeing

Arromanches 360 is located on the cliffs and shows an immersive 360-degree film about the decisive hours of the landings and the Battle of Normandy. A visit to Arromanches 360 takes 20 minutes. Arromanches 360 is accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.

The Port Artificiel d'Arromanches can be visited free of charge and without a guide all year round.

More local pages: Magny-Le-Freule, Ouistreham, Mittois, Roullours, Beuvron-en-Auge, Ifs, Sainte-Honorine-Des-Pertes, Cheffreville-Tonnencourt

For the higher-level travel overview: Calvados.