The Neighborhood
Between the beach and the cliffs, Arromanches-les-Bains, with its small town center and vestiges of the past, is steeped in history! From the time of the Vikings to the Normandy landings, zoom in on this village suspended in time. Arromanches is a town in Calvados, Normandy. It is both a tourist spot and a must-see for lovers of history and D-Day period. But it is also a holiday resort, in which to find peace and serenity. Surrounded by cliffs and bordered by the sea, the small village of 489 inhabitants is appreciated for its charm, its seaside architecture, its shops and its numerous cafes and restaurants.
Magnificent nature
Many hiking trails are at your disposal. You will have a unique view of the cliffs, the sea and this small town that stands on the hill. Of course, watching the sunset while walking on the beach, is always appreciated.
The artificial harbor
While France was occupied by the Germans, the Allies, namely the Americans, the British and the Canadians, decided to carry out a major operation to free France. In Arromanches, they set up an artificial harbor in order to be able to supply the disembarked troops with weapons, vehicles and goods. Its code name was Mulberry B (blackberry). 45,000 workers participated in the manufacture of components for this harbor and the one in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer located 15 km from Arromanches. In total, 400,000 men, 88,000 vehicles and over 800,000 tonnes of equipment passed through these floating harbors.
Today, when you walk in Arromanches, you can see the remains of this famous artificial harbor as well as concrete floats.
D-Day 1944
In memory of the Battle of Normandy, a museum dedicated to the landing was created. Guided tours, archive films, models, and other 3D animations are planned. And on the heights of Arromanches, a 360-degree circular cinema projects the film "Les 100 jours de Normandie" on nine screens. It contains unpublished archive images from American, English, Canadian, German and French collections. A unique experience which traces the battle and pays tribute to the soldiers and 20,000 civilians killed during the liberation.