Arromanches 360 (Circular Cinema)
About Arromanches 360 (Circular Cinema)
Arromanches 360 is a circular cinema overlooking the remains of the Mulberry artificial harbor built by Allied forces during World War II. The cinema features nine screens arranged in a full circle, immersing visitors in 'The 100 Days of Normandy,' a 19-minute documentary combining rare British, American, Canadian, German and French archive footage. The film covers the period from D-Day on June 6, 1944 to the liberation of Le Havre on September 12, 1944, paying tribute to soldiers of all nations and the 20,000 civilians killed during the Battle of Normandy. Screenings take place every 30 minutes. The building sits on the clifftop above Arromanches-les-Bains with panoramic views of Gold Beach. Hours vary seasonally: 10:00-18:00 in summer, 10:00-17:00 in winter. Closed Mondays in November and December except during school holidays.
Interesting Facts
The circular cinema technology was pioneered in 1900 at the Paris World Exhibition. Arromanches 360 is one of only a handful of 360-degree cinemas still operating worldwide, using the same immersive projection concept developed over a century ago.
The Mulberry harbor visible from the cinema was assembled in just two weeks after D-Day. Called 'Port Winston' by the British, it processed over 2.5 million soldiers and 500,000 vehicles during the Normandy campaign, functioning as one of the largest ports in the world despite being entirely prefabricated and towed across the English Channel.
The film 'The 100 Days of Normandy' was created by Isabelle Clarke and Daniel Costelle, the same documentary filmmakers behind 'Apocalypse: The Second World War.' It premiered on February 2, 2013, replacing the original film that had been shown since the cinema opened in 1989.
Planning Your Visit
Opening Hours
Ticket Prices
360 Film Screening
RecommendedFamily Pass
Family Ticket2 adults + 1 child (10-18) or 1 adult + 2+ children (10-18)
Location & Practical Info
Address
Chemin du Calvaire, 14117 Arromanches-les-Bains, France
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