D-Day 1944in Normandy
The five beaches of 6 June 1944, museums and memorials, routes through the Battle of Normandy and remembrance events: visiting the sites of the D-Day landings.
Guided tours in Normandy
On foot through old town centres, by little train around the towns, by boat to the islands: compare tours and book online.
Find a tourD-Day 1944: your questions
What are the D-Day beaches?
On 6 June 1944 the Allies landed on five beaches: Utah, in the Manche, then Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword, in Calvados. The Americans at Utah and Omaha, the British at Gold and Sword, the Canadians at Juno.
Are the D-Day beaches a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Yes. The D-Day landing beaches were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List on 26 July 2026.
How can I visit the D-Day beaches without a car?
From Bayeux, Nomad coaches 120, 121 and 114 serve Omaha, Gold and Juno Beach, Arromanches, Pointe du Hoc and the American Cemetery. Timetables change with the seasons.
Where should I stay to visit the D-Day beaches?
In Bayeux or Caen. Both are on the Paris-Cherbourg railway line and, from Bayeux, coaches serve the beaches. Around 6 June, book several months ahead.
When is the D-Day Festival Normandy?
Every year around 6 June, on the D-Day beaches, in Caen and in Bayeux. The 2027 festival is scheduled from 30 May to 13 June.