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Courseulles-sur-Mer (French
only) - To learn more about the seaside town
of Courseulles-sur-Mer where the Juno Beach Centre
is located, please visit the town's official
website. You will also
find information
on the local government, upcoming events, hotels,
restaurants, etc.
Normandy
Tourist Board Official Website - Visit
this site to find a hotel, map, calendar
of events and for other practical information
about Normandy.
Normandie
Qualité Tourisme - The Juno Beach Centre recently
obtained the "Label Normandie Qualité Tourisme"
which is awarded by the Normandy Chambers of Commerce
and Industry. Visit their website to discover
the hotels, restaurants, campgrounds and tourist
sites
that have been awarded this prestigious prize
for the quality of the reception, services and
tourist
information
offered to visitors.
Bayeux-Bessin
Tourist Office - Visit this website for tourist
information (maps, restaurants, hotels, etc.)
for Bayeux and the Bessin region.
Caen
Tourist Office - Visit this website for tourist
information for the
Caen area.
Gites
de France - Visit this website to find
a Bed & Breakfast in the Normandy region.
Mapquest -
Visit this website to get directions to Courseulles-sur-Mer,
Normandy and the Juno Beach Centre.
MUSEUMS
IN NORMANDY
Memorial
Pegasus - Inaugurated on 4th June 2000
by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, the Memorial
Pegasus is dedicated to the men of the 6th
Airborne Division and their heroic actions
during the Battle of Normandy 1944. Inside
are many artifacts, uniforms, weapons and vehicles
connected with the fighting, as well as an
excellent film show. The highlight of the visit
is being able to walk across the original Pegasus
Bridge, which is preserved in the grounds of
the museum, after it was replaced some years
ago.
Arromanches
Landing Museum - "The permanent Landing
exhibition" at ARROMANCHES was created
in 1953 and has been recently renovated. It
boasts an excellent collection of artifacts,
and displays.
GUIDED
VISITS IN NORMANDY - There
are numerous Normandy-area companies
that operate tours of the D-Day beaches and
Battle
of
Normandy sites. Most companies are based
in Bayeux or Caen and some have developed
special
tours
for Canadians (see below). While there are
many tour companies
in Canada, France, England and other countries
offering tours of the Normandy battlefields
and D-Day
sites, only
a few
offer
battlefield tours of Juno Beach and the Canadian
sector with stops at the Juno
Beach Centre. Below, is a list of tour companies
we recommend to visitors looking for tours
of Normandy and the Canadian sector:
Battlebus
WWII Battlefield Tours - This company is
based out of Bayeux and specialise in tours
of the D-Day beaches; although other areas
of the Normandy battlefields are are also covered.
Owned by an Englishman, who is a well known
WW2 re-enactor, tours are conducted in an eight
seater minibus. Pick-ups in Bayeux. Full details
of availability and prices on the company's
excellent website. Reservation advised.
Normandy
Sightseeing Tours - This Normandy-based
company now offers a tour of the Canadian sites
in
Normandy.
Daily
tours start from Bayeux near the tourist office
and, upon request, other pick up locations
are available. Reservation advised.
Normandy
Travel - This travel company, based out
of Bayeux, Normandy, offers many packages and
tours throughout Normandy including a 3 day/2
night "Following
the steps of the Canadian troops" D-Day
tour. They work in collaboration with Normandy
Sightseeing Tours (see above).
Kingshead
Adventures - This British-based company
offers battlefield tours to First and Second
World War battlefield sites in France for individuals,
families or small groups. They also offer personalised
tours which can be arranged to meet individual
needs and travel requirements.
Battle
Honours Ltd. - Battle Honours Ltd brings history
alive through bespoke presentations and high
quality battlefield tours of the Great War and
World War 2. This British-based company offers
tailor-made tours for individuals, small groups
and clubs, as well as coach battlefield tours
which allow you to join a group of like-minded
people wishing to visit the battlefields in North
West Europe. All tours are led by expert guides
and use quality transportation and accommodations.
They welcome clients from all over the world.
Have a look at their website for more information.
D-Day
Tours (Perception Travel Co. Ltd) - D-DayTours.com
offers in-depth private D-Day Normandy tours
directed in English by Michael Phillips, a
professional English guide. This company caters
to travellers looking for personalized service
and customized tours. Visit their website for
sample tour itineraries and additional information.
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