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The official program for the D-Day Festival Normandy is now available online, to be downloaded, and in printed verion at the tourist information offices along the D-Day beaches!

From May 30 to June 14, 2026, discover all the events that will bring the region to life to celebrate regained freedom: reenactments, fireworks, parachute drops, concerts, guided tours, exhibitions… and much more !

👉 Download it now here

Nearly 100 cycle tourists on the legendary Scenic Route 1944! Take part in this friendly, supervised 52km ride between Arromanches and Pointe du Hoc (Grandcamp-Maisy), with a picnic break in Port-en-Bessin (aperitif included), exceptional views of the D-Day landing beaches and return transport by bus.

On arrival, participants will be treated to refreshments and a concert to the sounds of the 1940s. A fitting end to the VéloDays and the launch of the D-Day Festival Normandy.

Further details: 02 31 51 28 28 / info@bayeux-tourism.com

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While the Bayeux Tapestry Museum is closed for renovation, follow the thousand adventures of this thousand-year-old piece of art in the heart of the old Bayeux. A fascinating epic, created by our guides and Bayeux Museum, which takes you on a journey through the centuries... without entering the museum! Starting December 20, 2025.

Everything you want to know about the Tapestry and its museum—right here!
Download our FAQ below to find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Bayeux Tapestry and the major transformations currently underway at the museum.

Want to dive deeper? Click on “Read more” to watch the behind-the-scenes video of the Tapestry being carefully placed into storage before the renovation works began, a moment full of emotion… chills guaranteed!

The region is undergoing a major transformation! Several iconic sites are undergoing or will undergo major renovation work. Here is an overview of these projects that are shaping the heritage of tomorrow.

Bayeux Tapestry Museum: a metamorphosis in progress

The museum closes in September 2025 for two years of renovation work. Reopening scheduled for October 2027. The aim is to offer visitors a new experience in a brand new museum with modernised scenography and a layout specifically designed to preserve this thousand-year-old masterpiece.

Port-en-Bessin-Huppain: strengthening and beautifying the seafront

Work will begin in January 2026 and be completed by the end of 2027. The maritime structures of Port-en-Bessin, which have been severely tested by the elements, will undergo extensive renovation. Led by the Department, this work aims to secure the town while enhancing the port's heritage and the seafront.

Mondaye Abbey: a restored gem

After four years of restoration, the project is nearing completion. Visitors can now rediscover the fully restored 17th-century abbey church. This spectacular refurbishment has restored this historic site to its former glory.

The application for the D-Day beaches to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site is progressing. Supported by the Normandy Region since 2018, it has been under review since spring 2025. An inspection is scheduled for September. While awaiting the decision, expected in summer 2026, the Region and the memorial sites are actively promoting this initiative.

Set off on the Scenic Route 1944: a 51-km bike ride between Arromanches and Grandcamp-Maisy, following in the footsteps of D-Day. This iconic one-way route combines spectacular views from the Bessin cliffs with sites full of history. Accessible to everyone, you can explore it on your own… or with a guide! For your return trip, several solutions are available: LocVélo drops you off and picks you up, Petite Reine guides you along the entire route, the Ligne Estivale 125 transports you and your bikes upon reservation, and the Taxis Vélo handle your transfers, bikes included, in both directions. Ready for the adventure?

To boost its notoriety, the route committee is today unveiling a brand new communication tool: a captivating, dynamic and fun promotional video, a real instruction manual for anyone ready to set off on this already iconic route.The story focuses on two lonely souls, each setting off on their own journey along the VéloWestNormandy, until a little ‘handlebar action’ brings them together halfway along the route...
An unexpected encounter full of twists and turns and the complicity that gives this adventure its charm.