From Gold Beach to Caen - On the Path to Liberation

Unforgettable small group guided tour of the D-Day Landings' Gold and Juno Beach sectors. Find out about the brave soldiers who landed in Normandy in June/July 1944 to free Europe from Nazi Germany.
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 taken in 2025, admission is valid until 31 December 2025.
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

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.