Experience D-Day in an unusual wayThe best unusual ideas for experiencing D-Day differently with your family.
How can you experience D-Day in an unusual way? Cœur de Nacre has more than one trick up its sleeve to bring the Allied landings of June 6, 1944 to life in an unusual, fun, and moving way!
Located between Courseulles-sur-Mer and Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, Juno Beach is much more than just a historic site.
In fact, it is the only D-Day beach that pays tribute to Canadian soldiers.
With its Canadian museum, the Juno Beach Center, its unspoiled landscapes, and its original activities centered around D-Day, Cœur de Nacre offers an immersive experience in World War II history that is enriching, fun, and perfectly suited for families.
Ideal for experiencing D-Day in an unusual way!
How can you experience D-Day in an unusual way?
Explore Juno: World War II history for children
Photo credits: Ph. Delval
The Explore Juno app from the Juno Beach Centre (Courseulles-sur-Mer) offers a digital and educational experience that explores the role of Canadian soldiers during the Normandy landings.
Through interactive maps, immersive stories, and touch screens, Explore Juno invites children and their parents to learn more about Canada during the war.
The emphasis is on human experience and the contribution of residents, particularly children, to make complex concepts easier to understand.
Bonus: The Canadian Museum at Juno Beach also offers tours of the Atlantic Wall bunkers, educational activities, and events related to Canada.
Explore Juno: who is it for? Children aged 6 to 12 accompanied by their parents or grandparents.
Immersive and unusual tours for the whole family
D-Day for children and curious parents!
Photo credits: Sabina Lorkin
With her educational tour, The Landing Explained to Children, Corine Vervaeke, dressed in period costume, transforms history into a real family adventure!
We are immersed in living history, illustrated by objects.
Radar Station 44 in Douvres-la-Délivrande also offers immersive tours as part of the Étonnants Patrimoines program.
Radar 44 Museum
DOUVRES-LA-DELIVRANDE
The only radar station kept in its originals state of the D-Day Landing beaches. It is located in an authentic […]
The Amazing Heritage: Take part in Anna and Johanna’s lives at the Radar Station in 1944
DOUVRES-LA-DELIVRANDE
New event for families as part of the Étonnants Patrimoines program. The event is designed to be fun, experiential and […]
Juno Caching: History in clue-hunting mode
With Juno Caching, the Juno Beach Center (Courseulles-sur-Mer) revisits the Normandy landings… in the form of a treasure hunt!
Equipped with your free game booklet and your sense of direction, set off in search of the 10 secret caches in Juno Park, while discovering the history of D-Day and the local biodiversity.
This treasure hunt is fun, educational, and ideal for exercising your legs and your brain!
Who is Juno Caching for? Whether you’re alone or with your family (ages 8 and up), you can easily embark on this trail featuring 10 caches scattered throughout Juno Park, across from the Canadian Museum.
Juno Beach Centre
COURSEULLES-SUR-MER
The Juno Beach Centre is the only Canadian museum on the D-Day landing beaches. The Centre presents the civil and […]
Juno Park
COURSEULLES-SUR-MER
Guided tours of the bunkers opposite the museum with the Canadian guides of the Juno Beach Centre in French or […]
Juno Caching
COURSEULLES-SUR-MER
Juno Caching is a 10-stage quest to discover Juno Park between memory and biodiversity. Suitable for everyone, alone or as […]
A trip to the D-Day beaches with Irene’s companions in an authentic Willy Jeep
Take a seat aboard a genuine World War II Willys Jeep with the Compagnons d’Irène association in Bernières-sur-Mer, and take a leisurely tour of the iconic D-Day sites:
- Juno Beach in Courseulles-sur-Mer
- the Maison des Canadiens in Bernières-sur-Mer
- the Croix de Lorraine, symbol of General de Gaulle, at the entrance to Graye-sur-Mer
- the Juno Beach Center
- the Canadian military cemetery in Reviers-Bény
- …
A truly emotional journey that puts you in the shoes of Allied soldiers, through the landscapes of the Côte de Nacre and the D-Day beaches.
Your passionate and dedicated guide will regale you with stories of Canadians and Allied soldiers, along with fascinating anecdotes and historical overviews.
The effect is immediate: the sound of the engine, the smell of gasoline, the wind in your hair bring back memories of June 6, 1944.
Who is the vintage jeep tour for? Ideal for families looking to experience the Normandy landings in an unusual way: historical immersion, authenticity, and unforgettable shared moments.
Jeep tour of the D-Day Landing Beaches
BERNIERES-SUR-MER
Alain offer you a jeep tour of the D-Day landing beaches. Climb aboard an authentic Second World War jeep. Guided […]
A retro journey against the backdrop of D-DAY!
Take a trip back to the 1970s aboard a vintage Citroën Dyane with Normandy Classic Tours on the Côte de Nacre!
Accompanied by an enthusiastic guide, you will relive the spirit of 1970s vacations while discovering the history of D-Day in a charming and original way.
This unusual route connects Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, Luc-sur-Mer, and Douvres-la-Délivrande, passing by retro villas, colorful cabins, and revisited memories of the Normandy landings.
La balade rétro 70s, pour qui ? Conviviale, accessible et rythmée par l’humour du guide, l’expérience se partage à tout âge, et est particulièrement adaptée pour les couples.
Immersive Tours: Why You Need to Experience the Unusual D-Day Landings, in the cockpit on D-Day: take off without leaving Normandy!
Step into the shoes of a D-Day aviator at the D-Day Wings Museum: with the “experience” package, climb aboard the cockpit of a Spitfire, B-17, or C-45 and get a taste of what life was like for the pilots who took to the skies over Normandy in June 1944.
A thrilling dive into D-DAY… without leaving solid ground!
The “experience” formula is educational, immersive, and above all very unusual: you are no longer a spectator, but an actor, ready to relive history… without leaving the hangar!
Who is the “experience” package for? An immersive and fun experience to enjoy together, which appeals to curious children and enthusiastic adults alike.
D-Day Festival 2026: celebrating remembrance!
From late May to mid-June each year, the D-Day Festival Normandy transforms the coast into an XXL historical playground.
Parachute drops, military camp reenactments, vintage vehicle parades, lively concerts: you’ll go from thrills to celebrations in no time.
Unusual, because we explore the D-Day beaches… while celebrating their memory in the open air.
Unmissable, because you learn, you meet people, you marvel.
Friendly advice: comfortable shoes, windproof jacket, fully charged battery.
The great deal you won’t want to miss
🌟 The Explore Normandy Pass
With the Explore Normandy Pass, make the most of your stay while saving money!
This smart pass gives you access to many of Normandy’s must-see sites, including D-Day museums, at a reduced rate.
Easy to use, it allows you to visit more places for less money.
Practical, economical, and advantageous, it’s the ideal companion for exploring the region without breaking the bank, whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or with your family!
Conclusion: a story to be lived, not recited…
Experiencing D-Day in an unusual way at Cœur de Nacre means getting off the beaten track to experience history differently. Here, you learn while having fun, you remember while moving around, and you share experiences with your family.
Above all, we understand that memory can be playful, immersive, sometimes even funny, but always profound.
So, get your sneakers on and grab your binoculars! Head to Juno Beach, where history comes alive… for all ages!
