Arromanches-les-bains

ARROMANCHES AND ITS SURROUNDINGS :

  The town of Arromanches Les Bains is located halfway between Paris and Mont Saint Michel, and is a town brimming with history. Hotel guests will find the D Day Landings Museum opposite the remains of the artificial “Mulberry” harbour – the harbour being just out beyond the beach, the circular cinema at the top of the hill. From where you can also enjoy the breathtaking views across the port. This authentic small Norman town entices you to browse its streets, visit the site of the church, the town’s beautiful buildings. You can go snorkelling or fishing or why not visit our mini-golf, or even take a ride on the carousel on the “Place du 6 juin 1944”.   In the town centre, you will find a variety of shops specialising in the sale of military-inspired gifts and antiques. Do not hesitate to explore the tucked-away streets; you will surely find very nice places where you can enjoy some Norman hospitality and good food. There are gallery exhibitions showing works of artists, painters, illustrators and sculptors too…  

ITS SURROUNDINGS :

History

SECOND WORLD WAR: Longues-sur-Mer German battery, the American Cemetary at Omaha Beach, the Point du Hoc, the Canadian, British and German Military cemetaries, Liberation House, the Peace Gardens at Caen.   Excursions by boat leave Port en Bessin, varied excursions on a minibus leave Asnelles WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR: the tapistry at Bayeux was made “Unesco Memory of the World” in 2007.    

Heritage and Expertise

Bayeux Cathedral, the Chateaux of Balleroy, Cruelly and Fontaine Henry, along with Fontaine Henry’s mining museum, milling museum, its craft workshops (pottery, creative wood), bobbin lace, and craft umbrella factory. GASTRONOMY: fishing for Coquile St Jacques, the oyster beds, Asnelles shortbread, the Isigny St Mere factory, the Drakkar chocolate factory, Normandy’s famous and celebrated cider production, as well as apple juice and Calvados.  

Sporting & Leisurly Pastimes

Golf at Omaha Beach, paragliding, hiking on foot or by bike, the cinema, bowling, water sports, equestrian activities.