D-Day Festival: highlights

Normandy celebrates

The D-Day Festival has been held every year in Normandy since 2007. This major event commemorates the Normandy landings of 6 June 1944 during the Second World War. Historic sites such as the landing beaches, military museums and monuments are at the heart of the festival's activities.

Commemorative ceremonies

Attend the official ceremonies organised to pay tribute to the soldiers and veterans who took part in the Normandy landings. These ceremonies generally take place at the historic sites of the landing beaches and military cemeteries.

Historical re-enactments

For a few hours, historical re-enactment groups recreate scenes from the Second World War. You can admire

• Battles
• Military encampments
• Equipment and vehicle demonstrations 

Military exhibitions

Throughout the D-Day Festival, discover exhibitions featuring artefacts, uniforms, weapons and other objects related to this war. These exhibitions can take place in museums, interpretation centres or public spaces.

Parades in Caen

Stop for a moment to see for yourself the historic military vehicles parading past. Veterans and re-enactment groups will take you back in time to the music of the era.

These parades often pass through the towns and villages of Normandy.

Events

Lectures, discussions and presentations are organised to deepen visitors' understanding of the history of the Normandy landings and its implications.

Concerts of military music, dance shows and other artistic performances are also scheduled to entertain visitors.

Book a hotel in Caen city centre

To be closer to the D-Day Festival in Normandy, book now at our Best Western hotel in Caen.

There's no shortage of things to do in the area and at our hotel.

• Ideal location

In the heart of Caen, just a stone's throw from historic monuments such as the town's château and the Abbeys aux Hommes and aux Dames.

• Easy to explore Normandy

In less than an hour, discover Mont-Saint-Michel, the D-Day landing beaches, Bayeux, Deauville and Honfleur.

• A comfortable 4-star hotel

Enjoy our spacious, bright, air-conditioned rooms for a pleasant stay in Normandy.

• History and modernity

Nestled in a historic building rebuilt after the Second World War, our hotel with car park offers a blend of old-world charm and contemporary ambience.

What can you visit in Caen during D-day? We tell you all about it in this article!

For an unforgettable experience in Caen, book now at our Best Western Plus Le Moderne hotel.