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CALVADOS: D-DAY BEACHES AND AUTHENTIC NORMANDY EXPERIENCE

D-Day beaches echo with history, cliffs loom high and dramatic, Norman villages glow. Calvados is historic.

≈ 10
Days
267
Km
9
Stops
📖 5 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Pay respects on D-Day beaches at Colleville and Arromanches, admire Bayeux tapestry, visit Caen and Falaise castle, wander Cabourg, Deauville and Honfleur's old harbor. Calvados, memory and Norman charm.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Colleville Sur Mer

memorial site sacred history

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Day 1
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Discover

1
American cemetery.
2
Omaha Beach.
3
Pointe du Hoc.
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Activities

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Historical route.
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Memorials.
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Next stop
Distance: 103 km
Travel time: 2h03
2
Day

Port En Bessin Huppain

fishing harbor coast charm

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Day 2
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Discover

1
Fishing port.
2
D-Day Landing Beaches.
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Activities

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Fresh fish tasting.
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Panorama over Gold Beach.
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Next stop
Distance: 9 km
Travel time: 11min
3
Day

Arromanches Les Bains

beach history memorial memory

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Day 3
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Discover

1
Remains of the artificial harbor.
2
D-Day Landing Museum.
3
360° Cinema.
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Activities

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Battle of Normandy Museum.
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Norman gastronomy.
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Next stop
Distance: 13 km
Travel time: 15min
4
Day

Bayeux

cathedral beauty heritage stone

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3 photos
Day 4
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Discover

1
Bayeux Tapestry (UNESCO).
2
Ducal Castle.
3
Men's Abbey.
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Activities

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Medieval heritage.
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Marcel Proust Promenade.
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Next stop
Distance: 12 km
Travel time: 14min
5
Day

Caen

city anchor center medieval

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Day 5
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Discover

1
Abbey of the Ladies.
2
Memorial.
3
William the Conqueror Castle.
4
Civilian Memorial.
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Activities

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Thalasso.
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Hippodrome.
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Next stop
Distance: 34 km
Travel time: 41min
6
Day

Falaise

castle town crown wall

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Day 6
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Discover

1
Belle Époque waterfront.
2
Grand Hotel (Proust).
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Activities

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Art galleries.
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Normandy Bridge.
7
Day

Cabourg

resort charm beach elegant

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Day 7
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Discover

1
Boardwalk.
2
Villa Strassburger.
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Activities

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Beach.
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Marcel Proust Promenade.
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Casino.
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Next stop
Distance: 58 km
Travel time: 1h10
8
Day

Deauville

luxury beach resort glow

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Day 8
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Discover

1
Old Basin.
2
Sainte-Catherine (wooden church).
3
Eugène Boudin Museum.
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Activities

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Beach.
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Thalasso.
→
Hippodrome.
+1 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 21 km
Travel time: 25min
9
Day

Honfleur

harbor village sparkle charm

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Day 9
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Discover

1
Old Basin.
2
Sainte-Catherine (wooden church).
3
Eugène Boudin Museum.
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Activities

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Art galleries.
→
Gastronomy.
→
Normandy Bridge.
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Next stop
Distance: 17 km
Travel time: 21min

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

Fall (September-October): Harvest season, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, wine regions spectacular, excellent photography, good value.

Winter (November-March): Christmas markets, ski season Alps, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cozy indoor attractions, cultural experiences.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 8 and 12 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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