From Gold Beach to Caen - On the Path to Liberation｜France

This tour starts and finishes at the Memorial de Caen museum, where you can park your car for free for the duration of your tour.

You will be guided by one of our expert historians with a maximum of 7 people. The tour will be conducted in English and French.

On this tour you will visit:
Arromanches-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.

British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer:
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.

Canadian War Cemetery at Bény-sur-Mer:
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.

Ardenne Abbey:
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.

Schedule:
Please arrive at the Mémorial de Caen 15 minutes before the tour departure time. The guide will meet you in the entrance hall of the museum.
• 8:30 am – Pick up at the Caen Memorial
• 9:15 am – Arromanches-les-Bains
• 10:00 am – British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer
• 11:00 am – Canadian War Cemetery at Bény-sur-Mer
• 11:45 am – Ardenne Abbey
• 12:15 pm – Drop off at the Caen Memorial

The Tour Includes:
• Admission to the Memorial de Caen museum:
o The ticket can be used on a different day or the same day as the guided tour.
o For tours booked in 2026, the ticket is valid until 31 December 2026.
• Air-conditioned 7-seater van with professional driver and certified Caen Memorial guide
• Bottles of water, umbrellas, and raincoats available