Follow the footsteps of British and Canadian soldiers where it all began: Arromanches, Ver-sur-Mer, Bény-sur-Mer, the Ardenne Abbey… A guided tour filled with remembrance, sacrifice and liberation.
Highlights
3 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English & French
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English & French
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottles of water, umbrellas, and raincoats available
• Air-conditioned 7-seater van with professional driver and certified Caen Memorial guide.
Memorial de Caen museum ticket : can be used on a different day or the same day as the guided tour. For tours taken in 2025, ticket valid to 31/12/25. For 2026 tours, ticket is valid to 31/12/26.
Meeting Points
Departure
Mémorial de Caen
Your guide will meet you in the entrance hall of the Memorial de Caen museum.
Return
From Gold Beach to Caen - On the Path to Liberation - guided tour
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About
Follow the footsteps of British and Canadian soldiers where it all began: Arromanches, Ver-sur-Mer, Bény-sur-Mer, the Ardenne Abbey… A guided tour filled with remembrance, sacrifice and liberation.
Highlights
3 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English & French
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English & French
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottles of water, umbrellas, and raincoats available
• Air-conditioned 7-seater van with professional driver and certified Caen Memorial guide.
Memorial de Caen museum ticket : can be used on a different day or the same day as the guided tour. For tours taken in 2025, ticket valid to 31/12/25. For 2026 tours, ticket is valid to 31/12/26.
Meeting Points
Departure
Mémorial de Caen
Your guide will meet you in the entrance hall of the Memorial de Caen museum.
Return
Items | From Gold Beach to Caen - On the Path to Liberation - guided tour
Itinerary
1
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.
15 minutes
2
British Normandy Memorial
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.
45 minutes
3
Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
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.
30 minutes
4
Canadian Abbey d’Ardenne Massacre Memorial
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.