After recently talking to you in my article “Visiting the Normandy landing beaches” about how to visit these beaches, as well as things to do and see, today I will discuss the subject of accommodation. Where to sleep to visit the landing beaches? This is a question that it is quite legitimate to ask, whether in terms of location but also of the types of accommodation that can be found around the beaches of Normandy.
Summary:
> Which places to choose to stay around the landing beaches?
> Luxury hotels where to sleep to visit the landing beaches
> Guest houses and lodges around the landing beaches
> Campsites near the landing beaches
Which places to choose to stay around the landing beaches?
Before answering this question, you will first have to ask yourself how many days do you want to spend around the Normandy landing beaches? Indeed, depending on the number of days you devote to visiting the region, the place or places to stay around the beaches will be different.
You only have one day to visit the landing beaches?
In this case, it is difficult to plan a real tour itinerary. Note that it is possible to opt for a day trip to the main landing sites from Caen. In this case, opt for accommodation in Caen and then book your day trip.
Geographical location of the landing beaches
Looking for a central location to visit the landing beaches?
The landing beaches in Normandy stretch from Ouistreham and Sword Beach in the east to Audouville-la-Hubert and Utah Beach in the west. Along the coast, it is a little less than 110 kilometers that separate these two beaches. It is therefore quite possible to opt for central accommodation from which you will visit the beaches.
This will still require you to drive every day but you will have the advantage of staying several days in the same place without having to pack your bags.
- Bayeux: first solution, opt for accommodation in town. You will benefit from a wider choice of accommodation, hotels, apartments, lodges, etc. In addition, Bayeux, the most central city, is particularly pleasant. There are many things to do: museums, restaurants, shops, you will find everything you need.
- Colleville-sur-mer: it is also possible to opt for accommodation on the coast. The towns of Colleville-sur-mer or even Arromanches can be good choices. Here too, you will of course have to go back and forth between the sites to be visited and your accommodation.
The ideal places to stay near the landing beaches
Now let's move on to one of the solutions that I recommend to you more: changing accommodation every day. This is a matter of taste, of course, but for me it is the ideal solution.
It will have the disadvantage of moving to a new base every day, but it will limit the kilometers in the end.
Here are some places that could be perfect places to sleep during a road trip in Normandy.
- Courseulles-sur-Mer: located not far from Juno Beach, this town will make a very good first place to stay;
- Arromanches-les-Bains: on the Gold Beach side, you will find accommodation in Arromanches as well as many things to do;
- Colleville-sur-mer: this time, we are near Omaha Beach. Here you will find important D-Day museums as well as the American military cemetery.
Luxury hotels where to sleep to visit the landing beaches
Luxury and very high-end hotels are quite rare on the landing beaches. Here are 3 that will delight the most demanding in terms of accommodation.
Chateau La Cheneviere
Located in an 5th century castle, this XNUMX-star hotel has all the luxury expected of this type of establishment. The location is ideal between the city of Bayeux and the landing beaches. Location, Setting, Pool See rates
Villa Lara Hotel
A small charming boutique hotel located in the heart of the historic district of Bayeux. Rooms with refined and period decoration. An ideal location to enjoy the landing beaches from Bayeux. Location, Decoration, Hospitality See rates
Mercury Bayeux Omaha
Located in Port-en-Bessin, very close to Omaha Beach, the Mercure Bayeux Omaha Beach welcomes you to an upscale establishment with a swimming pool, spa and spacious rooms. Location, Pool, Comfort See rates
Guest houses and lodges around the landing beaches
In addition to hotels, more and more travelers are looking for lodges, rooms or guest houses. This mode of accommodation is becoming more and more fashionable, offering accommodation of all types, at all prices.
It is possible to stay in a cottage at a lower price, or conversely, enjoy amazing private places. The supply of rooms and guest houses continues to grow and Normandy is not left out on this side.
Here is a small selection of lodgings available not far from the landing beaches.
Loucel Farm
In a bucolic setting, enjoy spacious rooms, all equipped with a private bathroom. Located very close to Omaha beach, an ideal place to discover the landing beaches. Colleville-sur-Mer See the prices
DDay Aviators
Located in the town of Arromanches-les-Bains, a stone's throw from the landing museum, this guest house has an impressive collection of aeronautical objects from the Second World War. Arromanches-les-Bains See prices
Le Clos Tassin
Also located in the town of Colleville-sur-mer, next to Omaha beach, this guest house is in an old Norman house. Equipped with a small shop of local products, it is an ideal place to stay in the region. Colleville-sur-Mer See the prices
Campsites near the landing beaches
Now let's move on to camping accommodation. A particularly good choice if you are spending several days in the area, whether you are traveling with children or want to stay economically.
Indeed, campsites have many advantages, especially if you are traveling with children. Our selection of campsites where to sleep during a stay on the landing beaches is made up of campsites with an outdoor and indoor swimming pool. It is true that the weather in Normandy can be changeable and an indoor swimming pool is welcome in case of rain.
These campsites offer accommodation in mobile homes or fully equipped chalets.
Camping la Roseraie
Less than 10 minutes from Omaha beach, this campsite offers different types of accommodation, from mobile homes to chalets, within a top-of-the-range campsite including a swimming pool and slides. Location, Pool, Playground
Camping Port’Land
A stone's throw from Omaha beach, take advantage of a campsite offering a large outdoor and indoor swimming pool. Different types of mobile home will be offered to you. An ideal place to stay for visiting the landing beaches. Pitch, pool Check rates
Camping Omaha Beach
Only a few hundred meters from Omaha beach, an ideal location to discover the beaches of Normandy. A well rated campsite with an indoor swimming pool. Location, Pool Check rates
