The Journal

Advice, stories, echoes from Arromanches.

What we'd like to tell you before you arrive — and what you'll enjoy reading once back home.

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D-DayD-Day beaches
14 min · History

The D-Day beaches on foot, by car or by bike.

Three full itineraries — one day, three days, one week — with schedules and stops.

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GroupsFamily in Arromanches
9 min · Advice

Renting for ten in Normandy: everything you need to know.

Deposits, cleaning, room organisation: our guide for a large group to feel small.

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BayeuxBayeux Tapestry
12 min · Heritage

Visiting Bayeux from Arromanches: tapestry, cathedral, itinerary.

A full day, ten kilometres away. A thousand years of history and a good lunch.

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History1857 seaside villa
8 min · Story

Villa Bellevue, 1857: the story of a Channel view.

The birth of Arromanches, the first holidaymakers, what the house has seen in 169 years.

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Good addressesArromanches restaurants
7 min · Addresses

Where to eat in Arromanches: our ten favourites.

From quick bites to the gastronomic table. Honest opinions from a neighbour.

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InspirationNormandy sunset
6 min · Inspiration

The sunsets of Arromanches, from the bow window.

Why the light is unique here. And where to settle in the villa not to miss any of it.

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FamilyActivities for children Calvados
8 min · Family

Arromanches with children: what to do at every age.

The 360° cinema, land sailing in Asnelles, the ideal beach spots at low tide.

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GroupsBirthday between friends Normandy
9 min · Groups

Birthday or reunion between friends in Normandy: ten ideas.

Private dinner, cruise, photo shoot: organising a great moment without the stress.

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Year-round guideArromanches seen from the sea
10 min · Evergreen guide

Annual events in Arromanches: month by month, what to expect.

D-Day Festival, Arromanches Festival, Scallop Festival, Bayeux Christmas Market: the recurring annual events with their usual time of year.

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SportArromanches beach and seawall
12 min · Sport

Sports around Arromanches and the Bessin: run, cycle, fly, sail, ride.

Sand yachting, paragliding, 36-hole golf, Vélomaritime, cross triathlon, urban trail, beach horse riding: everything to keep moving on the D-Day coast.

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