This intensive itinerary spans nearly a millennium of history, from the Norman Conquest of 1066 to the Allied liberation of 1944. The route includes the Gothic cathedral where the Bayeux Tapestry was originally displayed, the Baron Gérard Museum with its fine arts collection, and the iconic Liberty Tree from the French Revolution. The afternoon focuses on WWII sites: the Battle of Normandy Memorial Museum, the Commonwealth War Cemetery with over 4,600 graves, and the Reporters Memorial honoring fallen journalists. Note: The Bayeux Tapestry Museum is closed for renovation until October 2027. The Baron Gérard Museum is closed throughout January.

A day trip from Bayeux to explore the iconic D-Day sites in Sainte-Mère-Église. Visit the famous church where paratrooper John Steele hung from the steeple on June 6, 1944, the Airborne Museum with authentic WWII aircraft, and the Farm-Museum showcasing traditional Cotentin rural life. Travel time approximately 45 minutes by car or 2.5 hours by public transport each way. The Farm-Museum is closed on Saturdays and opens at 14:00. During D-Day anniversary week in early June, expect longer queues.

A full-day trip from Bayeux exploring the key D-Day landing sites. The route visits Utah Beach where American forces landed on June 6, 1944, the Utah Beach Landing Museum with its rare B-26 bomber, the Major Richard Winters Memorial, and the historic village of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont. Continue to Saint-Côme-du-Mont for the D-Day Experience museum in the actual German command post, featuring a C-47 flight simulator. Car required as no public transit available. Start early (8:00 AM) for this intensive itinerary covering about 67 km.

A full-day journey through the most significant D-Day sites in Normandy. Starting from Bayeux, visit Omaha Beach with its Les Braves memorial and the D-Day Omaha Museum, then climb to Pointe du Hoc where Rangers scaled 30-meter cliffs under fire, and finish at the recently discovered Maisy Battery with its 3 km of underground tunnels. The route ends at the World Peace Statue erected for the 60th anniversary of the landings. Best visited April through September when all sites are open. Allow a full day and bring a flashlight for the battery tunnels.

A full-day trip from Bayeux exploring the historic D-Day landing sites at Omaha Beach. Visit the Normandy American Cemetery with over 9,000 graves, museums housing WWII artifacts, the preserved German bunker WN 62, and walk along Omaha Beach where American forces landed on June 6, 1944. The trip includes stops at Colleville-sur-Mer and Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer. Some museums operate seasonally; the Big Red One Museum is closed Tuesdays and open April through October only.

A day trip from Bayeux to two significant D-Day landing sites in Normandy. In Arromanches-les-Bains, explore the remains of Mulberry Harbour visible from the beach, the D-Day Museum, Arromanches 360 circular cinema, and the D-Day 75 Garden memorial. Then continue to Courseulles-sur-Mer to visit the Juno Beach Centre commemorating the Canadian forces, walk along Juno Beach, and see the Cross of Lorraine monument. The Liberators Museum in Arromanches operates seasonally from May to late August. The Juno Beach Centre bunker tours with Canadian guides are available April through October. Advance booking recommended for Juno Beach Centre in summer.

This comprehensive itinerary covers the essential sights of Caen, from the world-renowned Mémorial de Caen museum to William the Conqueror's medieval castle. The route includes both WWII history sites and Norman heritage landmarks. Note that the Mémorial de Caen is closed throughout January and on December 25. Escovile House (Tourist Office) is closed on Sundays. Online booking for the Mémorial is recommended, especially during summer and D-Day anniversary period.

A day trip from Caen to two key D-Day airborne operation sites in Normandy. Visit the Merville Battery, target of a daring British paratrooper assault on June 6, 1944, with its preserved bunkers and the SNAFU Special C-47 aircraft. Continue to Ranville, the first French village liberated on D-Day, to see the original Pegasus Bridge at the Memorial Pegasus museum and the medieval church with Commonwealth war graves. Note: Merville Battery is open March 15 to November 15 only. The church is closed on weekends. Best visited on weekdays.