Circuit-Découverte Courseulles-sur-mer

Example of an artillery gun, which the Canadians had to face on Juno Beach. Due to its ports, Courseulles was well defended by the Germans.

This tank was recovered from the sea in 1970. The Duplex Drive Sherman (DD) is the most famous in a range of special tanks employed by the Allied forces. Its name is due to the dual propulsion system : by track on land and by propeller at the sea, and equipped with flotation system. "Bold" is a memorial to the 1 st Hussars, which also bears the insignias of the Canadian regiments which took part in the D-Day landings and the Battle Normandy.

On 14 June, the ship "la Combattante" embarked General de Gaulle for his first return to France from England to Courseulles-sur-Mer This ship then sank in the North Sea in 1945 Five steles line the avenue that bears his name to pay tribute to the missing sailors and General de Gaulle.

This jetty used to have a twin. But both jetties were destroyed at the beginning of the war by the Germans. The materials were mostly reused to build the fishermen’s pier in Luc-sur-mer.

Guided tours of the bunkers opposite the museum with the Canadian guides of the Juno Beach Centre in French or in English. Area dedicated to the conservation of the natural environment and resources with an entertaining tour dealing with tree major themes: the D-Day landing on Juno Beach, the seaside resort and the plants and wildlife. It is an exceptional site due to its location, the wealth of natural resources and its historic character, hence the name " Juno Park". This site combines landscaping and information panels to learn more about the historic heritage of the aera. The guided tours include a visit in the underground rooms of the Command Post of the 6th Compagny, 736th Infantry Regiment of Hauptmann Grote. In 1944, this German Command Post was connected to the observation bunker by a covered tunnel.

The Juno Beach Centre is the only Canadian museum on the D-Day landing beaches. The Centre presents the civil and military war effort in Canada and on the various fronts during the Second World War. This place of remembrance pays tribute to the 45,000 Canadians who lost their lives during the war, including 5,500 during the Battle of Normandy and 381 on D-Day. The Juno Beach Centre is also a window on the Canada of today. Explore Juno", a tour for young visitors, for the whole family. Hosted by young Canadian guides, the average visit lasts 1 hour 30 minutes. Guided tour with a Canadian guide of the beach and the remains of the Atlantic Wall from April to October. Duration: 45 minutes. Visit times on the museum website. The Juno Beach Centre is committed to remembrance and sustainable development NEW 80th anniversary : New temporary exhibition "Rising to the Challenge: The Royal Canadian Air Force in the Second World War" from 1 February 2023. Updated "Faces of Canada Today" room Outdoor exhibition "The Juno Beach Centre and the 17 United Nations SDGs".

Cross measuring over 18 metres in height, erected facing the seafront in commemoration of General de Gaulle's return to French soil on the 14th of June 1944. Open site - unaccompanied visit.

A paradise for young and old alike! Slides, spring games, a spider wall, absolutely everything you need to let off steam while enjoying the natural setting of the banks of the river "Seulles". A river that will take you to the heart of unsuspected remains such as the old Courseulles mill.

The present church dates back to 1786. The previous church was located in the graveyard near the castle. The central alley in the graveyard corresponds to the outline of the first church. There are also old tombstones of former priests. As it had fallen into disrepair, it was destroyed by a fire and storm.