• The Battle of Normandy was fought in 1944 between Nazi Germany and invading Allied Forces, as part of the larger conflict of World War II. Monuments, museums, bunkers and cemeteries are a living commemoration to the battle of Normandy and present the perfect base from where to take a school trip to study History and Battlefields.

    Subject Focus:

    • KS 3: Understand the experiences of French soldiers in World War II.
    • KS 3: Examine the effects of historical trends and events on ordinary people.
    • KS 3: Recognise how people have responded to these events.
    • KS 3: Evaluate the importance of these events to the present day.

     Student Outcomes:

    • Learn about the events and experiences of soldiers in World War II.
    • Observe how societies come to terms with traumatic events.
    • Understand the modern day affects of medieval and more recent history.
    • Explore conceptions of patriotism, citizenship and the quest for international peace.
  • Bayeux Tapestry

    The events of 1066 had a profound effect on British history, reverberating down to this day. By putting the invasion into context, students can understand what happened and why, as well as evaluating the importance of this event today.

  • Château de Crèvecoeur

    This medieval château gives students an insight into everyday life in medieval times for ordinary people. Students are exposed to a way of life they might never otherwise see or understand. Workshops and talking to people in character are a great way for pupils to find out more. 

  • Omaha Beach Cemetery

    Students are brought face-to-face with the effects of the war, giving them a sense of the scale of death while stimulating them to think about the effects of the war on those left behind. The cemetery site contains the graves of 9,387 military personnel, most of whom lost their lives in the D-Day landings and ensuing operations. On the Walls of the Missing in a semicircular garden on the east side of the memorial are inscribed 1,557 names.

  • Bayeux and the tapestry

    This is the most important relic to survive from the eleventh century and a great visit for older pupils. Younger students may get more from the display in conjunction with a creative project. Bayeux is a medieval town complete with shops, mills and historic architecture.

  • Memorial Pegasus

    This museum describes the events of the night of 5-6 June 1944, and the memorial is dedicated to the 6th British Airborne Division, the first liberators to arrive and capture the strategic bridges crossing the River Orne and Caen Canal. Pegasus Bridge is preserved within the grounds and makes for a fantastic example of the past.

  • Caen Memorial

    This is regarded as the best WWII museum in France. Pupils can study specific themes such as: occupied France, the Resistance Movement and the Cold War".  Workshops and educational workbooks are available upon request.

  • Musée du Débarquement

    This museum is on the site of the D-Day landing beaches and dedicated to remembering how Operation Overlord changed the course of WWII. Some of the artificial landing platforms can be still be seen off the coast.

  • Arromanches 360 cinema

    The new Arromanches 360 film co-financed by the Région Basse-Normandie and the Mémorial de Caen was produced by the authors of the hugely successful French television series Apocalypse, this film will be projected in High Definition on 9 screens and tell the story of the terrible Battle of Normandy thanks to archive images gathered from around the world. This film is a tribute to soldiers from all countries and to the 20,000 civilians who were killed during this battle for the liberation of Europe, a battle which gave rise to so much hope.

Suggested Accommodation

  • Chateau du Molay

    Location: Le Molay Littry

    Facilities: The Château offers accommodation for up to 195 persons in 42 rooms furnished to a high standard, all offering full private facilities. Other benefits of this substantial property include a number of meeting rooms, a library, a games room, a TV lounge area, a classroom facility and a bar. An outdoor heated swimming pool is available from the end of May to the beginning of September and other on-site activities include: archery, tennis, 5-a-side football, basketball and use of our brand new Grade A rugby/football pitch. 

    Capacity: 195 Beds / 42 Rooms

  • King Hotel

    Location: Centre of the small fishing village of Port en Bessin located 100 metres from the harbour. Close to Arromanches and therefore ideally situated for exploring the D Day landing beaches.

    Facilities: 2 star modern hotel with 6 bedded rooms, all with private facilities. There is also a dining room which can be used for meetings.

    Capacity: 140 beds

  • Le Bon Sejour

    Location: Le Bon Sejour is located in a small, friendly seaside resort with direct access to a magnificent sandy beach and within close proximity to the local square with open air bars, restaurants and shops.  

    Facilities: Modern with 4 bedded rooms, all with private facilities, large entertainment room with bar, a large activities room with stage, excellent classrooms and teachers' lounge. Other facilities include: crazy golf, tennis court, table tennis and a volleyball court in the summer.

    Capacity: 74 rooms

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