I had the chance to spend one week at Montligeon. The priests and sisters were very welcoming. The rooms were sufficient with a private bath. The food is served communally and is quite good. The sanctuary is incredibly beautiful, and their mission to pray for the souls in Purgatory has been ongoing for well over a century. I hope to return someday for the peace and comfort it brings.

Amen

beautiful church.

Amazing place

Formidable !

(Translated by Google) What a wonderful discovery, located in La Chapelle Montligeon, a charming little village in the Perche region. The Notre Dame Basilica of Montligeon is an architectural gem, boasting splendid stained-glass windows and beautiful mosaics. A breathtaking monument where serenity and peace reign. A pilgrimage church (Original) Quelle belle découverte, située à la Chapelle Montligeon charmant petit village du perche La Basilique Notre dame de Montligeon joyaux architectural, des vitraux de toutes splendeurs Et de très belle mosaïques. Un monument à couper le souffle où règne la sérénité et la paix. Église de pèlerinage

(Translated by Google) Sanctuary with basilica, calm and relaxing, simple but calm and clean room, pleasant stay, simple but good meal, except Sunday evening, fewer people, so not much, well-stocked lunch basket, basilica for its prayer time and chapel, welcome with welcoming and smiling staff, shop on site with a wide selection of products. Elevator, various amenities. Parking, easy access. (Original) Sanctuaire avec basilique, calme et reposant, chambre simple mais calme et propre, séjour agréable, repas simple mais bon,sauf dimanche soir, moins de monde, donc peu de choses, panier repas bien fourni, basilique pour son temps de prière et chapelle, accueil avec personnels accueillant et souriant, boutique sur place avec large choix de produits. Ascenseur, commodités diverses. Parking, accès facile.

Little museum with alot to see. Loved the Alencon and Argentan Lace. Amazing….all handmade needle lace. Good explanations in english and exquisite samples. Downstairs paintings. Well worth a visit.

Small museum but interesting collection. I especially enjoyed the temporary exhibition about wooden lace. A lot of activities for children. Most impressive: a person showed how to make lace and answered questions. A camera filmed her working and projected it on a screen but it was still hard to follow her needle, I was fascinated by her skill! I enjoyed watching her work. Most signs are only in French but important information is given in English. The person selling us tickets spoke French, English and German, super nice.

Much more interesting than I'd expected. The lace making section was quite amazing, with good bilingual explanations (needed due to the specialist vocabulary used!) Magnifying glasses provided to view the incredible detail. Some good works of art: don't miss the rather moving nativity tryptic in Pre-Raphaelite style.

If you want to learn about the making of renowned Alencon lace, which is different from Chantilly or Calais lace, then this is the place to learn. The 450 year old tradition is kept alive by a few remaining lace makers

The museum is worth a visit. But I'm not sure that in 2021 all the same exhibitions. 1. Lace - masterpiece work, Alençon was so famous for them. 2. Pictures art are quite good even for non-experts. 3. Good brought from Cambodia by the colonists. (the most amazing collection).

As a lace maker I was delighted to visit this museum this afternoon. The lace section is on the 2nd floor and is beautifully curated. The film, that shows on a loop, has English subtitles and shows how the lace is made. All the items displayed also had English labels, thus making the experience even better for me, as my French is rather rusty. Learning that 1 cm square of lace would take about 7 hours, and seeing the women on the film painstakingly making some lace, has convinced me that I will stick with the bobbin lace I make! Needle lace is not for the faint hearted.

really cool place. i never knew the history of lace, nor that lace had such a strong history in Alençon. just as note, only the 2nd level had english translations. we used google translate and typed in certain things we were interested in learning about that didn’t have translations! the tour was self guided.

Beautiful! A must-see if in the area, and there are many nice shops and places to eat and drink nearby

Stunning! Well worth a wander around whilst enjoying a lazy afternoon in a great town.

Very tall. Not overly flashy. Lovely architecture and glass.

an unforgettably beautiful place!

Beautiful village with cathedral- well worth a visit.

Old and beautiful.. but need some renovations

. A majestic sight from afar. You can spot the two towers of this cathedral from miles away. Or should I say kilometres, as we are in France? It's a surprisingly large church for such a small town, with some interesting interior details. The square around it provides good parking. .

Great day out. Lovely place, amazing spectacle/ show. Great people and horses (obviously). Rather nice lunch as well.

Looks promising from outside but from inside not so. Horses doesn't look happy, empty tired eyes and dirty stalls. Donkey begged to set him free from the stall. Staff washing horses seems doing it without any compassion. Just pouring a lot of water from a hose and that's all. For some of the horses it's seems the washing is the only time when they not in the stall. I was really upset after visiting.

Stables and exhibition was very interesting. The show was terrible. We expected a show covering classical dressage to match the history and en the environment. The show was an extremly bad cowboy show and as a horse person I was extremely sad to se two very stressed horses. One of them was so stressed that it tried to kick in the trainers direktion several times. That kind of treatment of horses shouldn’t be accepted.

Wow wow wow. What a find! We have been visiting Orne for the last 14 years and never knew about this place. The horse show was amazing and the stables and horses are stunning. J'aime être ici beaucoup

Beautiful place! We can here with family and kids. Everyone enjoyed the show, and the kids were in awe looking at horses. Great place for a great day!

Definitely for children (the grown up types as well). Especially on a good day.

This place really is "horsey heaven", with a really interesting history, lovely old buildings and fantastic facilities for such a wide range of truly beautiful horses. The show is first class, with some really talented riders and trainers. It's a great family venue. Ps I'm not really a horsey person, but I absolutely loved it. 😊😊

Definitely worth a visit. Good value. Beautiful gardens.

Fantastic place, very interesting and very quiet being a wet October Monday afternoon! Good value compared to UK stately homes.

Surprisingly interesting, if you're around you should try to get to see it

This is a 'wow' Chateau ! We actually packed in the wonderful Parc next to it, but the Chateau does have a large carpark with no height barrier. Entrance into the Chateau is €7, but the grounds/gardens, inside square, and a hunting rooms are free. The rooms are all furnished beautifully, and each room has information in both French and English. The guides are extremely helpful, and the elegance of the Chateau transports you through history to a time of wealth and servitude. It was very much by chance we chose this particular Chateau to visit, and we're so pleased we did, well worth a couple of hours. Little gift shop. Toilets. No refreshments.

This is a beautiful place to visit. The grounds are stunning. We went on a tour of the castle and information is provided in both French and English. This used to be a guided tour but now you can walk around at your leisure. There is visible renovation being done to the roof and walls which makes the castle even more impressive. Suitable for all ages, its a place I would return too.

Many varieties of apple and pear trees in the walled garden. The gate house is spectacular and the chateau is really worth a visit. Most areas are accessible free of charge. If you have children take bread for the fish in the moat.

Unfortunately they were repairing the roof which meant the entrance and side was shrouded by scaffolding and tarps. However, you could still appreciate the chateau, moat, gardens and landscape.

In general the stay was ok. But my room was in a terrible position. Room 118. The lift outside made a constant screech. The exit door under Neath my window had people going in and out loudly also coming out of lift I was awakened 4 times at unreasonable hours on my last night. I also confirmed the night before I left if I could use the laundry I was told no problem to buy some detergent at reception desk next day. I was told the laundry service was broken next day and I would need to walk to other premises. I said no merci and left and the staff seemed to think this was funny or that I was been rude which I was not, I was annoyed but courteous. On the plus side I was given a late check out to 12 for free as they could not extend my stay to 3pm. Which was good. The terrible noise from the lift and from people smoking outside exit ruined my last night. I did wish to complain to management but after my previous experience at reception I didn't bother. The lift needs to fixed outside room 118. People need to be warned better about making noise. Outside exit

Nice environment and good breakfast. But the room was not very clean as there was an old bubble gum sticking on the upper side of the bed, which i guess the cleaning lady missed. The balcon however, is very dusty and full of spider web. I wish they could focus on the room cleanness better.

The cottages (apartments) are really nice, very clean and spacious enough for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children). The swimming pools are fantastic, a large children's pool with a slide etc and a adult pool with waterfalls and jacuzzi etc. There's not much to do in the town and surrounding area but obviously no fault of the hotels.

Good value apartments with kitchenette. Lovely warm pools, one with fun stuff for kids. The other has stuff for big kids like jacuzzi, waterfall jets etc. Very helpful staff. Balconies could do with lick of paint though.

For Halloween is the best because in general it's horrible and authentic corn. They promise a luxury hotel and then you are in the middle of nowhere without internet ( the staff says it's not their business) . The corridor smell cloro so strong, maybe to hide the smell for the dead people ( remember is Halloween in summer smell feet). The TV is like terror mobile in other words like the ring film you cannot watch anything. And THEY SAY THAT THEY HAVE SPA FOR ALL GUESS BUT THEN THEY SAY YOU CANNOT GO YOU HAVE TO BOOK TO GO TO THE SWIMMING POOL everything considery that we pay 200 euros .

Once we finally found it it was a nice place. Rooms were clean, staff friendly. Felt a little like a Disney castle that needed a fresh coat of paint.

This is not a spa hotel. Definitely not a place to relax. Very uncomfortable beds and pillows. The pool seems like a public pool full of kids and adults. Staff at the reception desk are really not nice nor helpful.

Excellent location. Food is appalling, expensive, and a small bottle of water was 6 euro. Avoid

Lovely setting overlooking lake. Casino is also a cinema and has a restaurant and outside dining and afternoon tea, coffee etc. Also pedalos and mini golf from 3pm. Pleasant afternoon

Nice little casino on the lake in Bagnoles. Food is ok for lunch.

Great Casio if you like a flutter, but also has a cinema that I use regularly and a great bar with excellent drinks and cocktails 😉

Only used the restaurant, it was lovely . Great views across the lake .

We enjoy going to this cinema, always friendly staff. Offer current films in VO (Version Original) English normally Monday evenings. Use of the casino bar is always nice to have a beverage before the film. Many films shown through the week. Listing of films can be found on their website.

Website shows open from 10am - 04.00 am … not correct was closed at 13.30 on a Friday.

A surprisingly extensive exhibition that takes you right through the cheese-making process — literally through the factory. You walk in a glass tunnel between rooms where the magic happens. Tasting included, of course. The shop at the end is dangerously tempting, with a massive selection of Norman cheeses. Educational, tasty, and slightly risky if you're weak around Camembert style cheese. :)

Very nice free self-guided tour, with free tasting! It's worth it if you are visiting Camembert area! Much better tour than the ones you have to pay for at Camembert! And you can see the whole cheese production live!

Visiting E. Graindorge Fromagerie was one of the highlights of my trip to Normandy. The interactive presentation was truly impressive—well-designed, engaging, and incredibly informative. It offered a rare opportunity to see the entire cheese-making process up close, from the milk to the final product, with plenty of insights into the craftsmanship behind each stage. What stood out most to me was how beautifully the experience celebrated Norman tradition. You can feel the pride and heritage in every detail, from the historical displays to the stories of local farmers and cheesemakers. It’s clear that this isn’t just about producing cheese—it’s about preserving and sharing a regional identity that has been passed down for generations. Whether you’re a cheese enthusiast or simply curious about local culture, this is an experience not to be missed. And of course, the tasting at the end is the perfect way to bring it all together—delicious and authentic!

Interesting place to visit to see how different kinds of cheese are produced locally at the factory. From one side the place is very touristic - groups are coming by busses one after another. From the other side the place is organized very efficiently to allow for such a flow of tourists. The visit is free, because at the end you exit via factory store selling all kinds of cheese they produce, as well as many other items (targeted to touristic purchase habits). The tour itself is very informative, with explanations (in French language only!) and allows a pick at the production areas where you see factory employees busy at various stages of cheese production. Worth a visit if you're nearby.

Excellent visitor experience. Free to enter the comprehensive cheese museum. There are viewing platforms to see the cheese being made. Translation in English and German. Restaurant and gift shop at the end. Thoroughly enjoyed.

A nice museum/factory to visit; good for groups and families (even with small children). It’s free to visit, and the tour doesn’t take long. Most signs and plaques are bilingual (French-English), the videos have English subtitles, and at the beginning of the tour are resources in a number of different languages. We learned a lot from the tour and enjoyed seeing the different cheese-making processes. At the end of the tour, in the shop, you can sample the cheeses. The only aspect that I think could be improved would be to make a tasting an official part of the tour. You learn so much about the different cheeses in the museum, but it’s difficult to remember the particularities when you’re just quickly sampling cheeses in the shop. It would be nice to have a tasting with a museum guide offering explanations of each cheese and recalling the information presented during the tour. Of course there are employees in the store who are knowledgeable about the products and would be able to answer questions, but you don’t exactly want to monopolize their time when there are so many other customers in the store.

The farm has a fabolous touristic circuit, museum and production facility and ahop. It is free, we really enjoyed it. The ice cream we bought was a great extra!

Awesome 🤩. For the Catholic pilgrim, not to be missed. How a young girl’s dream of making heaven on earth has paved the way for this grand basilica that is a small testament to all the good St Therese of Lusieux has inspired in so many.

Amazing architecture and fantastic stained glass windows. Well worth the time spent visiting. Next time we will attempt the steps to the first and second tiers.

Stunning Basilica. Beautiful and reverent Mass in Sunday. Unfortunately the gift store doesn’t carry any books in English.

Well worth a visit. Absolutely beautiful interior and stained glass. Architecture is on a grand scale.

Beautiful church with fantastic history. Amazing mosaics. Very spiritual. The stair trip is well worth paying €3 for. Therese Martin's family story is very stirring. Really enjoyed our visit

Absolutely beautiful inside, and the chapel on the lower floor has a fantastic mosaic ceiling.

I was over the moon to have stumbled across this magnificent Basilica . In my ignorance I had never heard of Saint Therese of Lisieux , I certainly have now . What a glorious memorial to her this glorious building is . I could have spent days here and loved every minute of it . Bravo to the designers and builders . The locals must be very proud of Saint Therese herself and their memorial to her . I am so grateful to have been given the chance to visit . Merci Beaucoup .

Lovely old cathedral with marvelous stained glass. A floorplan inside nicely shows the age of various parts of the structure. Lovely garden just east of it too. Park a few blocks away because this is a big square in front & narrow streets all around.

Celebrating Mass was beautiful. They have plenty of information in English about the Cathedral.

Cathedral of Sancte Pierre where St. Therese attended as a child.

Wish Tereze had been held here. Much more beautiful and historical.. the money should have been spent here instead of that gaudy church on the hill

Beautiful cathedral,historical place must see ,good parking

Very beautiful, impressive cathedral. Just like the Notre Dame in Paris

Marcel Proust and his driver came to view the façade and doors of Lisieux Cathedral in the early 1900s. They arrived after sunset and so lit up the building with the headlamps of the car. He re-tells the travel story in a piece for Le Figaro: Proust, M. (1907) ‘Impressions de route en automobile.’ Le Figaro.

While I've been to better castles, the draw here is the impressive interactive elements that really bring the place to life. My son loved it. Great views from the top as well.

The exterior grounds allow dogs, but not inside. The restoration is unique because the castle was besieged so many times so there is concrete, steel and glass instead picking one particular period to restore to. The architecture of the well shaft in the tower is amazing as is the rooftop although I am afraid of heights. Different than other castles, but an interesting take. Walk around to see the castle from different angles, don't worry about getting straight to the entrance.

Chateau telling the story of William the Conquerer from before his birth to after his death Good audio visual displays and tablet features including room by room makeovers off ho they would have looked originally. Good setting with fine views from top of tower A lot of steps to master! Good shop and staff very friendly. You can walk the grounds for free. Would recommend.

Great way to spend the morning. Fantastic views over the surrounding areas. Really good interactive exhibition. A few stairs but nothing scary. Free parking outside. More to visit next time.

Excellent attraction. Good value day out. Lots to see. Interactive and informative.

Amazing to see but the website said it was open but we could only walk around the inside the castle grounds because the castle inside was closed. A big disappointment travelling so far and not to go inside. Even the museum by town Square was also closed this was on a Monday. We didn't want to waste time waiting so we continued our journey towards Spain.

Best castle I've ever been to!! The castle looks incredible, it's in really good condition and is in an imposing location. The display boards and interactive tour using augmented reality via tablets (which including a little treasure hunt) were absolutely brilliant, an engaging way to learn the history of the castle. I hope other castles can follow a similar approach. I cannot recommend this castle enough it's a must visit!

(Translated by Google) Small shop with affordable prices, we stocked up on ciders, perry, pommeau and calva there during our last stay in Normandy. (Original) Petite boutique à prix abordables, nous y avons fait nos stocks de cidres, poiré, pommeau et calva lors de notre dernier séjour en Normandie.

(Translated by Google) Ideal for a day with small children (Original) Ideaal voor een dag met kleine kindjes

We hired an electric boat for 30 mins. The river was lovely and the boat worked well. We can't give it more stars though as the route is disappointingly short - we had time to go up to the viaduct and back twice! But still, we had a fun time.

Went here to do the 13 km kayak with my fiancé. We were completely alone throughout the whole journey and it felt a little weird but still nice. The view was spectacular. Very calming and serene. 13 km was a bit hard to do but we managed to finish on time. The only downside is the personnel wasn’t very friendly.

Great day out. Loved going on the pedalo although a bit hot in the 34 degree sun. The ice creams are also generous so take a medium unless very greedy

We visited on a sunny Saturday afternoon, and it felt like the whole world was there (and half of them drunk). As such, the pretty short section of river you are able to use (at most half a mile, I would guess) was extremely crowded. We hired a pedallo for an hour, but this was way more than we needed - it takes at most 15 minutes of leisurely pedalling to reach the row of buoys near the viaduct, so unless you want to go there and back twice, half an hour should suffice. The pedallo itself seemed like it was in need of some attention - it was letting in water on one side, made an awful squeaking noise when you pedalled, and felt like the bearings had gone (as it was much harder to pedal than it should have been). We had much more fun hiring kayaks for the afternoon from pont d'ouilly, so I'd recommend trying that as a first choice.

Relaxed and uncomplicated service with a smile in French and English at the kayak rental and snack. Nice job folks, see you again soon 😎

Great. Straightforward, friendly. Well organised. Beautiful landscape to float past. Better value than some advertised.

Lovely day out for the family. Snack bar and restaurants next to a river. River activities and more.

The model railway is wonderful - huge, with so much detail - and lots of love has gone into making it. During the visit you have a guided tour session to view the railway, plus the chance to go on a small train around the grounds, and visit the lime kilns. There is a nice cafe and playground on site as well as shop and toilets. As a result we spent more time here than expected and it felt like good value for money.

Perfect spot for children of all ages. The miniature train set up is amazing, built over the last 50 years. The children loved being able to stand on the railing to really see all the detail. A ride on the train was next then some jumping on the inflatable train. Non stop action. We enjoyed delicious afternoon tea as well. Highly recommend a visit.

Family run attraction with excellent model railway layout. Also has limekiln, ride on mini train trip, gardens and onsite cafe.

The sheer size of the set is amazing. It is also interactive and so it is great for kids and adults. The food looks a little expensive, but the quality meets it perfectly. There is a large area next to the restaurant where children can play as well as a large 'bouncy train'. As a family, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

Ok but not for model rail enthusiasts. We travelled some distance for this since the advertising suggested a high quality very large layout. I'm sure the flyers exaggerate the size of the layout and what's there is a very simplistic over busy, toy-like layout which you are limited to half an hour to view, much of which is in the dark (pretty lights for sure but too long not seeing much). The layout is a mix of French and German stock and is crammed full static rolling stock and locos as well as traffic jams of lorry's. There plenty of fun features to spot and button activated animations to engage the kids. All in all not terribly realistic but quite fun. The garden railway is also limited to one ride per ticket and isn't all that special. There's not a lot else to see so you could be done in 90 mins without rushing. Fun for kids and reasonably priced but don't travel an hour to see it like we did, expecting a whole days railwaying fun

First of all, the train layout is fantastic. A lot of attention to detail and it looks great. The not so good... Access to the model train building is limited to around 30 mins. You are allowed in as a group and then ushered out half an hour later. The trains only run during this time and you can't stay and watch them. It's a little disappointing when your paying almost €10 to get in per person. The food on site is not good value for money. There are no vegetarian options (even the cheese on toast is pre made off site). It's not cheap and is very basic (assuming they even have the things you might want in stock). The pizza and chips (which is around €10 also), is a mini frozen pizza with around 8 flakes of grated cheese on it. There is a mini train ride which you can also go on once and lasts around 4 minutes. On site, there is a bouncy castle (well, train), the model railway and a mini railway ride to entertain kids... It takes around an hour in total. For a family of 4... We've spent almost €80 here on what I'd probably not want to spend more than €20. The place has potential but just isn't engaging enough for what it actually costs. Would we come again? No. Would we recommend it to others, possibly... But I'd make it clear that the price is far higher than similar attractions considering the amount of time and engagement you have. I wouldn't recommend the food or drink... Even a coffee was €3.80.

Wonderful, magical model railway. Even Mrs. S thought it sublime when put into night mode. One of those attractions built by one-man and his son that France does so well.

(Translated by Google) Super nice to be able to cross from Deauville to Trouville aboard the small boat. The two sailors on board were really nice and very welcoming. The price of 1€50 is not the cheapest compared to the transport time but that's okay, it's not completely exorbitant either. I can only recommend it to you. (Original) Super sympa de pouvoir traverser de Deauville à Trouville à bord du petit bateau. Les deux matelots à sont bord étaient vraiment sympa et très accueillant. Le prix 1€50 n'est pas des plus donné par rapport au temps de transport mais ça va ce n'est pas non plus complètement exorbitant. Je ne peux que vous le recommander.

(Translated by Google) Very rude staff (4:45 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2025). Unable to respond kindly to those present. (Original) Personnel très désagréable (16h45 le dimanche 30 mars 2025). Pas capable de répondre gentiment aux personnes présentes.

(Translated by Google) Be careful, the people are not at all accommodating and unpleasant! Very expensive for only a 1-minute crossing! Avoid! It's better to walk a little and take the footbridge. (Original) Attention, personnes pas du tout arrangeantes et désagréables! Prix très pour seulement 1 minute de traversée! À fuir! Mieux vaut marcher un peu et prendre la passerelle

(Translated by Google) Very convenient, it saves you a 20-minute walk. However, there's only one boat that runs every 24 hours (25 people max), so if it's busy, you'll have to be patient. A second boat would be nice. The staff was pleasant. Please note: they only take cash, so remember to bring change. (Original) Très pratique, il permet de vous éviter 20min de marche, cependant il n'y a qu'un bateau qui fait la rotation (25 personnes max) donc si il y a du monde, il faudra savoir patienter. Un deuxième bateau serait pas mal. Le personnel était agréable. Attention : ils ne prennent que de l'espèce, donc penser à avoir de la monnaie

(Translated by Google) Trouville ferry Right next to the Trouville casino. A small boat which connects Deauville, the Touquet peninsula and Trouville. A saving of time for those in a hurry and a short sea trip for walkers. The owner also offers bicycle and rosary rental. We rented bikes, €6 per hour. (Original) Bac de Trouville Juste à côté du casino de Trouville. Un petit bateau qui fait la liaison entre Deauville, la presqu’île Touquet et Trouville. Un gain de temps pour les pressés et une petite balade en mer pour les promeneurs. Le propriétaire propose aussi la location des vélos et des rosaries. Nous avons loué des vélos, 6€ de l’heure.

(Translated by Google) €1.80 to cross the Trouville/Deauville canal in 30 seconds... Shame! Shame especially on those who give this kind of concession (town hall of Deauville? of Trouville? Community of communes?) (Original) 1,80€ pour traverser le canal Trouville/Deauville en 30 secondes... La honte ! La honte surtout a ceux qui donnent ce genre de concession (mairie de Deauville ? de Trouville ? Communauté de communes ?)

(Translated by Google) Very practical service and very pleasant welcome! (Original) Service bien pratique et accueil très agréable !

It was my first experience in a casino. I had fun and I won :)

Rude employee, cannot bring food in. There’s no locker whatsoever

Amazing casino i lost alot of money though but the machines were modern and didnt have any issues very nice

Average casino. We had a great time, but it lacked a little more ambiance at the place, especially at the bar area. No music. (Or any that we could notice)

Run foreigners, run! You are not welcome here. The staff seems to lack of intelligence and logic. They clearly think they do airport control and don't do their simple job : controlling age and identity. Moreover they are stupid enough to say that they would accept a French invalid ID expired for 15 years but not a foreigners ID expired for 15 days + a valid passeport picture to prove your good willing. Racism? I hope no but not sure...

It's very nice Casino. A lot of variety of games are there to play. If anyone visiting Deauville beach, then one must take experience of it.

Lots of slot machines and digital roulette. Just a few tables to play roulette or black jack. For good old casino fun with some friends, this is therefore not the place to be.

Lovely beach. Went on a gloomy day so couldn't really do much except take a stroll and watch the sea.

Lovely experience visiting La Plage de Trouville. Though the dog hours are only until 10am and after 7pm, they are pretty mellow about it. On a warm sunny day, easily one of the prettiest beaches in Normandy.

Amazing sunset walks with a lot of great restaurants and bars

beautiful beach, stunning skies and beautiful light

So beautiful and lovely

Beautiful beach! Takes you straight back to the Impressionist painters of the Belle Epoque.

Wonderful light, beach and lighthouse. Go check it out!

Beautiful beach, quiet when we were there during the week, park by the pool as it's cheaper than the streets. Felt like the south of France, clean, tidy and well looked after.

✨ Deauville Beach is the place to be ,and to be seen. ✨ With its elegant boardwalk, iconic parasols, and wide sandy shore, it has an upscale and luxurious atmosphere that makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a movie. Known for its film festival, chic boutiques, and horse, racing culture, Deauville offers much more than just a beach ,it’s a lifestyle experience. Whether you come to stroll, relax, or simply soak in the glamour, this is truly one of Normandy’s gems.

Great beach, with style and feel. Very clean, well equipped and maintained. Plus some historical hidden treasures, really interesting.

A beautiful sandy beach. There is a wonder front built 100yrs ago and classic art deco. It is well patrolled, and beach rules are enforced, i.e., no alcohol or glass allowed. Bring your own parasol would a good idea

Nice sandy beach with plenty of shells. There are signs along the shore that advise against swimming but some people still swim until patrols tell them to leave. Horses frequently use the beach so there is often manure which is off putting.

I love the beach ⛱️ I'm calm and not a lot of people but one thing is the wind is there was not wind it would be a great amazing beach

I love coming here during my holidays because it's not too far from Paris.

A very good museum solely focusing on the taking of the bridge. The museum is not massive, but packed with memorabilia and information. The outside holds the actual bridge, planes, vehicles and information related to the bridge. The entrance fee was cheap. Highly recommend a visit.

What a surprisingly interesting and engaging museum! It may be small, but it’s perfectly formed, and rather than overwhelming you with endless information, the story is broken down into sections that are easy to follow and beautifully presented. The exhibits take you through the narrative in a way that feels poignant, thoughtful, and respectful, while still being very easy to digest. The subject of war is never simple to handle, and it’s all too easy for museums to become either too heavy or, on the other end of the scale, a little dry and uninspiring. What struck me here was how well balanced it is. Even if military history isn’t normally your area of interest (it isn't mine really, but I was travelling with people who wanted to go here), this museum has a way of drawing you in. It doesn’t shy away from the realities of what happened, but it never feels gratuitous, and the result is something that holds your attention from start to finish. There aren’t interactive exhibits in the modern sense - no touch screens or VR, no touchy feely stuff - but honestly, it doesn’t need them. The quality of the storytelling is strong enough that it captures your imagination on its own. If you’re visiting with children who are confident readers and have an interest in history, they’ll find plenty to keep them engaged too. The staff deserve a mention as well. They are bilingual, friendly, and incredibly cheerful, which adds to the welcoming feel of the museum. They clearly care about the story they’re helping to tell, and it makes the whole experience that bit more memorable. All in all, this is a real gem of a museum in the area. It tells such an important part of history with care and clarity, and I’d say it’s a must stop for anyone visiting Normandy. There was plenty of parking although we visited mid week in mid September, and even for camper vans, and don't forget to visit Cafe Gondre a 1 minute drive away to carry on the learning.

Well worth a visit to this museum. A real piece of history and interesting story. Free parking. Entrance ticket 9,50€. Have a wee coffee or beer at the cafe across the bridge. First house in France to be liberated in 1944.

A great memorial with plenty of informative displays with vehicles parked atound the grounds. They also have the original bridge and have also managed to rebuild a glider that was used to get troops into the area. There is plenty of parking close by and some of the memorials are a very short walk away. This was one of the best memorials I visited on my Normandy trip.

A must visit especially for those with an airborne background. A garden holds the original Pegasus bridge and other artifacts. Inside lots of memorabilia from those soldiers who were there. Very interesting.

Very emotional. Amazing how much is on display inside as well as out. Words can't do it justice. Highly recommended.

Merci Michel for a fantastic guided tour - he really brought the history to life. Great memorial museum, with lots of interesting items to see, both inside and out.

For a war museum, it is not well presented from an educational perspective. The many artifacts are somewhat disorganized and displayed without much explanation; many items are not explained at all, which would be especially desirable for posters or other objects. The staff on site spoke only French, not English, but they were well informed about the artifacts when asked.

Very well preserved Bunker from WW2, get to see in every room within bunker, great original memorabilia during this period, allot of stairs and ladder to the roof top machine gun position, great views over the area, well worth a visit.

The bunker is laid out as it was 80yrs ago - visitors can see how did every room look like. Great storytelling, if you are reading comments here you should definitelly go!

The Musée du Mur de l’Atlantique (Le Grand Bunker) in Ouistreham is a fascinating and immersive World War II museum. Housed in an actual German bunker, it showcases five floors of carefully reconstructed rooms from machine rooms to communications centers filled with authentic artifacts, photos, and documents. It’s a place that truly brings history to life. If you’re driving through Normandy or have an interest in bunkers and coastal defenses. This is absolutely worth a stop. One of the highlights is climbing the stairs all the way to the top if you can. the view gives you a real sense of the scale and strategic importance of the Atlantic Wall. Overall, a must-visit for history buffs or anyone curious about this era. Well-organized, engaging and an experience you won’t forget.

This is a restored fire control post turned into a museum. Outside, you'll find the Saving Private Ryan landing craft and a few tanks plus a cannon. Tickets are cheap, they're around 8 Euros. You can climb up to the tower stairs (at your own risk, make sure to accompany your child if you bring them) and enjoy the view of Sword Beach. It has six floors with technical areas, like the engine room and ventilation system, a weapons room, living quarters including dorms and a medical room, a command center with a phone exchange, plus an observatory and a telemetry station. The cashier is very friendly, and there’s a small souvenir shop, where you can buy WW2 themed items. The restrooms are free and you can park around the area for free. For the museum to improve In the future, I've found these mistakes; Grammatical errors, mostly in English. Like instead of winter, there's written wibter. Instead of Wehrmacht, Wehrmarcht. I'm not entirely sure if the Mannequins are accurate. Example; German artillery officer looks like he has orange piping (that's for the Feldgendarmerie), but red piping (Artillery) on his cap. Also, repeating the information over and over again.... Another funny detail: German soldier wearing a gas mask while shooting... And why is there a bald soldier...? Otherwise, OK museum.

A fascinating survivor from World War II and the D-Day landings. The bunker is in remarkable condition, thanks largely to the fact that the German defenders here surrendered without much fuss! It has been lovingly preserved by the French since. The various rooms are filled with displays of weapons, clothing and other gear from the time. Our favourite part was the steep iron ladder which, fitness and agility permitting, can be climbed to access the top of the tower (at your own risk!) for great views of the town and the sea. Price at the time of visiting (October 2025) was €8.50 for adults, with concessions for children. Well worth a visit if you are staying in Ouistreham or have an hour or so to kill before your ferry.

Interesting if somewhat small. Still well worth a visit. Going up on the roof is a must for all who can fit the hole.

Our tour was just incredible! Ana was our guide and Sebastien was our driver. They were simply amazing and so knowledgeable. I thought I knew a lot about WWII until Ana shared some amazing stories and facts on our tour. Highly recommend!!!

It was amazing, well designed and very interesting. There’s also a bunker and a special price for students (€6). Many interesting displays are worth seeing, and I would definitely recommend visiting this place.

Fabulous museum. Excellent presentation of the historical path leading to WW2 and the subsequent events, not only in Europe but across the world. Balanced and even handed treatment of the role played by all sides (good and bad). Good blend of objects, images, videos and textual explanation. Perfect closure to a few days visiting the historical sites of the area. Highly recommended.

This is “THE” Normandy to take. Private tour with our wonderful guide Lena. Very knowledgeable and so informative. If you don’t want headphones and don’t want to read every placard this is the best way to get the Normandy experience. Even if you are not a WWII buff or into WWII history you will really enjoy this tour. I highly recommend it.

A pure and epic monument to the battle of Normandy and more. If you're travelling to or through Caen, this is a must see for all. Beautiful grounds, incredible memorials and history.

Good museum, you can spend alot of time here if you to know every detail of the war. Information, photos and displayed items also a 360 cinema

Mario (our guide) was so informative, funny and knowledgeable! He really made our trip memorable! And our driver (Leonie) was always on time and had the bus ready for us! She even had water waiting for us!

We’d not heard of the zoo before but happened to pass the zoo on our way to our accommodation, and decided to visit the next day. It’s by far one of the best zoos we’ve visited and is very good value - especially compared to zoos in the U.K. We were lucky enough to see all the animals, including the Puma hiding. Staff are very friendly too.

The visit to the zoo was quite enjoyable. We spent about three hours here. There are many different animals to see, all of which appeared to be in good health. You can follow two walking routes through the park. There is ample parking available, and the surrounding area is very wooded. The food offerings are limited, but that's not a big issue. There are also demonstrations, though only in French, and not much happened apart from some feeding. All in all, it was a nice experience. The toilets, however, were not of great quality in terms of hygiene.

Great zoo with two walking loops lasting about 3.5 hours. Wide variety of Animals who looked in great condition and the white lion was particularly spectacular. We used a Groupon discount but no family tickets were available.

A perfect day out for the family, lots of animals and they are very well looked after… take a pack lunch the restaurant is slow and expensive but apart from that it’s a wonderful zoo.

We had a wonderful day out here, brought a picnic with us, kids loved it and kept going for about 5 hours, plenty seating options all around the park

One of the best zoo we've ever been to finally enjoyed our time. Would highly recommend

Went here while holidaying in France and we were glad we did. The park is very clean and all the animals are well kept and looked after. The park is split into two areas, yellow and blue. Yellow you will find the more exotic animals while the blue you will find your more domesticated animal. Both area's are great to wander round and both are easy even if you find it difficult to walk. Plenty of area's to sit and view the different animals. The price is 18.50euros per adult, a family ticket you are looking at 45euros which is for 2 adults and 2 children. Children under 3 go free, there is a cafe where you can get a drink and a snack or you can opted for a full blown meal in the restaurant. While we were there we never saw a zoo keeper, which I don't know is a good or bad thing as the animals all seemed very contented and all were on display. If you are in the area I would highly recommend a visit as you will enjoy your time here.

The park is amazing, and so are the people who work there. All the attractions, both thrilling and relaxing, are great! The food is good too.

I am in love with the activities the staff are very single thing. I have a special thanks to the staff I dealt with they were very warm and supportive…

There is plenty of parking when you enter the site. Then you follow the footpath down into the valley where all the activities are based. The luge was great fun and reasonably priced. The 40+ zip wires through the trees is brilliant and lasts for well over 1 hour and only costs €12 which is good value for money. There are several places to eat and they were all busy at peak lunch time.

Great day with my son zip wiring sky bridge walk staff very nice ,mountain luge really fun and yummy cakes thank you

Thanks to the team at AJ hackett Normandy! I got the jump for my Wife's birthday to experience the thrill of doing something daring and exciting to live life on the edge literally!!

Great zip line ride. Very attentive staff. Merci.

Great place, great and super friendly team. Take the jump and enjoy👌 Pura Vida!

I found my visit to the Bayeux Tapestry Museum to be fascinating. The audio tour was engaging. The rest of the Museum is engaging, and visitors learn plenty of history. PLEASE NOTE: tickets can only be purchased at the door; no tickets are sold online. I visited in August, on a Saturday in the late afternoon, and I only had to wait around ten minutes.

Visiting the Bayeux Museum was an unforgettable experience. The tapestry itself is perhaps the most extraordinary exhibit we have ever seen. The audio guide was excellent and made the story come alive. We felt very lucky to visit on the second-to-last day before the tapestry closed for restoration until 2027.

Nice little museum in Bayeux housing the famous Bayeux tapestry depicting the story of the battle of Hastings 1066.. In fine embroidery detail... Surprisingly how long and how detailed it is.... and definitely worth seeing if in the area.. Entry fee of around €12.. Fyi.. the museum is closing September for refurbishment and the tapestry is coming to London to be displayed Yes worth a visit and certainly take time to explore the town

Great museum to visiting, however it's too crowded. Consider arriving as early as possible in the morning to avoid waiting for hours to enter. Although an audio guide is included, it can't be paused once activated, leading many visitors to rush through viewing a tapestry in about 20 minutes and then leave after. On the other hand, story and details deserve to remain in the main exposition for as long as you want and explore multiple times.

Very detailed audio guide with beautifully explained facts. Beautiful exhibition with ways of life from that times... a definitely worthy experience!

Big queues if you haven't already got a joint ticket from another of the town's museums. Amazing to see this wonderful art in person. Somewhat spoiled by the man videoing his way along (against the rules!) and the people holding up the line - they could really do with a staff member in the tapestry room to chaperone. Also there was the bonus exhibition of Pixi models, including their rendition of the tapestry. The museum is closed from 1st Sept 2025 for 2 years while a new display space is being built.

Surprisingly good for children. They get their own separate audio guide which keeps it moving, and keeps it interesting. We were out in 30 minutes. The tour could have been longer for adults certainly! The tapestry is incredible, precious, expressive and enlightening. UNESCO listed, as almost 1,000 years old.

Magnificent cathedral both inside and out. Has impressive stained glass windows and interesting crypt. My favourite installation is a board running round the outer part of the crypt (mimicking the Bayeux Tapestry) but simply recording history in plain words from Jesus to present day listing significant events, eras and every single Pope with the length of their term ..fascinating

Wonderful cathedral that’s worth a visit. You may even be lucky enough to hear the amazing pipe organ!! During the summer there’s a wonderful and dazzling light show, inspired by the lush, colourful world of Alain Thomas — a master of naïve-primitive painting. Well worth seeing. Selected nights from dusk to midnight.

This ancient church is so amazing. Bayeux is an amazing town and this church at its centerpiece was a marvelous surprise. There was a seasonal night market I found and shopped for some lovely trinkets and delicious local sausages. Then at around 10pm there was amazing light show on the surface of the church. Just an amazing place. I think my next trip to France will be strictly a stay in beautiful Bayeux.

Huge and amazing! Startling and so thankful that this beautiful 13th century architectural marvel survived all the Normandy battles of world war II. Free to enter. No good parking close by except on the street if you are lucky.

This is a beautiful cathedral located in the heart of charming Bayeux, France. Looks stunning on the outside, especially with the background being the countryside small town of Bayeux. You can enter the cathedral for free and tour the inside in under 1 hour. The inside architecture is stunning and beautiful!

Beautiful cathedral with amazing history. From the stained glass above to the floor below, the ancient art and craftsmanship on display is stunning. Make sure to see the free light show projected on the exterior evenings during the summer months.

A cathedral that befits the beautiful city of Bayeux. Great to visit at any time but the evening market and light show done every other day through August is well worth experiencing.

Nine-screen circular cinema on the hilltop overlooking Arromanches. We went to the last showing of the day, and we’re the only ones there. The film is a collaged, B&W, 20-minute story of the battle for Normandy. It is collated from multiple sources - American, British, French, Canadian, and German. It is 7 Euro entrance fee, and there is paid-for parking on the hilltop nearby, where there are some interesting sculptures, WW2 structures, and great views out to the Mulberry harbours. I was sorry when the film ended; it seemed so short! Note us is LOUD at times, so some discretion for sensitive ears advised!

Outstanding short film all original footage. It’s impressive to achieve this scale and quality with such old film. This does not shy away from the horror and devastation. The film explains the huge collaboration effort to build a temporary port. It was in use for 10 months and helped the allies win the European war. The film shows victory was never certain - while Paris was being liberated Rouen still burned. The film shows the human cost. Absolutely worth visiting. In just 20 minutes it explains the loss and scars across all of Normandy. It is a worthy commemoration of a generations’ sacrifice.

A very interesting film showing the history of the surrounding area during WW2 and the Normandy landings. Very reasonably priced and the film was very informative. Access into the place was easy, there were no steps to enter, giving those with mobility limitations an easy entrance. It's mostly standing room only but there is some seating towards the back for those who may need it. After the film you walk through the shop with interesting souvenirs. No cafe here but a vending machine is there. You're better off going down into the town to a cafe or place to eat there. Definitely recommend visiting here. Although I paid on the door, in the summer I would imagine it gets busy so you may want to purchase tickets before you go.

Incredible unbelievable. Not a dry eye after watching this. You feel a sense of pride, bravery,fear and so very grateful for the peace and democracy we all enjoy for us our children and their children.

Full of history from the event of WW2 and if you are visiting Normandy, this is a must visit place. Don't forget to visit the 360 degree cinema.

I’m not sure who thought up this reverse theater-in-the-round conceit, but hopefully they learned from their mistake and never tried it again. Some of the footage was incredibly powerful, but the editing and lack of context made it terribly disjointed. The only way to make it even more disjointed would be to spread it across 9 screens surrounding the viewer. So that’s what they did. Another serious issue: no air conditioning. We went in during a mild day in August, but when you pack 80 people into an enclosed unvented room, it sure heats up fast. It had to be approaching 27 degrees Celsius in there. And did I mention there’s no (or very limited) seating? I’m surprised only a few people left early. Anyone who knows anything about WWII history would be going “WTH?!” And anyone with no knowledge of history would be going “WTH?!” In short, a bad gimmick that dilutes the sacrifice and heroism of the military and local civilians. One last note: Far from impressing on visitors the horror and tragedy of war, the gift shop seems to very much be celebrating the glory of war.

A real disappointment, uncomfortable because you have to watch while standing leaning on an iron bar, streching your neck, moreover the room was extremely crowded. The documentary shown did not add anything to the basic knowledge on D-day which you can get with any documentary. 360 degrees just means that the same scene is shown at different moments on the screens around you, so you will not miss anything if you just watch in front of you. Not worth the price paid and the wait to go in. Moreover the parking nearby was 2.50 an hour. The hill overlooking the town is nice though, and there are some statues and artwork.

Small but superb museum. Far away from the crowds with many interesting items both from germans and the allies. You can see rifles, pistols, uniforms, military viechles, bombs and watch a movie about WW2 in a movie vie hall. The most interesting thing for me was the small diorama that was built there. So if you are visiting Bayeux this museum is a must see.

If you want to know and focus on the D-Day invasion and then liberation of Normandy, this is a good museum for the chronological and factual accounting of both sides. Available in French and English, there is a good deal of written material to accompany some artifacts from small to large set pieces. A few are outside in the parking lot area. Free parking. EV charging station.

Wow, this place is amazing and haunting at the same time, unbelievable what these men did for our country. The place was immaculately looked after, so pristine. There is so much love from the French to the British all around this area. Makes me proud.

Very informative museum with loads of interesting displays just allow enough time to get round all the displays. The CWWG Commission Cemetery is very close by and within walking distance. Plenty of parking on site.

Very well-organized museum with detailed exhibits and original World War II artifacts. It clearly explains the context of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. An emotional and must-see visit if you're in the area.

If you like military history, this is a fabulous museum. It focuses on the landings in Normandy and stops at Falaise pocket. The uk occupied Bayeux so there is a strong Uk element to the story. The story and pictures are moving. The hardware interesting. The signs are detailed and you should allow 2 hrs if you like to read and study the info. The shop on exit is good.

Very interesting and comprehensive over view of the campaign. Some great exciting exhibits of uniform and equipment too.

This museum is an absolute must-visit. I went in with my fairly basic knowledge of the events of D-Day, and came out with a much better understanding than I had ever expected. The museum is full of projections, models, and artefacts that give clear but still highly detailed accounts of the events before, on, and after D-Day, on all five beaches. I really highly recommend this excellent museum.

Really interesting and informative museum. You can wear a headset and there are information points where you listen to accounts from people who were in Arromanches at the time. It was a very moving experience and the museum overlooks the beach where you can still see parts of the man-made port. Definitely worth a visit for both adults and children. The gift shop is excellent too.

Fascinating museum, well laid out and with a real family interest for me as my grandfather landed here in 1944. The views over the remains of the Mulberry port from the museum only add to the ambiance and feeling of history. The audio guides are very good and helpful to understand the importance of this site.

Very nice place with lots of stuff to see. You can choose out of a lot of languages to listen and watch. It was very busy though and I recommend coming early so you can park somewhere.

Updated museum in 2023 detailing the events leading up to D Day and the concept and use of the Mulberry Harbour. Exhibits well presented and good audio guide in many languages. Location in iconic area overlooking Gold beach and the remains of the harbour. Good views from roof terrace . Highly recommended

Never been to old museum so can't compare the two like many seen to do. This was a very interesting place to visit and I learnt some new facts about the harbour design abd construction. Only gripe was listening to an annoying woman talking on her phone - ironically English! Like any museum visit for the true history buff it would be best when quiet 🤫

The whole experience is totally worth the effort to get there. Using local transport as we did. The buses are irregular, you could end up with only half an hour. We had several hours enjoying the exhibition a walk along the front and lunch in a cafe. A local tour could cost 150 euros or more.