Coastal town of Calvados in the heart of Bessin, about twenty kilometers from Bayeux and its famous tapestry, Vierville-sur-Mer is one of the most popular sights of this part of Normandy. The village is indeed ideally located on the Normandy landing beaches, offering an amazing view of the sea of the Channel, and with many vestiges of the Second World War.
Vierville-sur-Mer extends on Omaha Beach, famous around the world and allows us to appreciate an important historical heritage and the pleasures of seaside activities. The Normandy village has an important tourist destination, offering visitors to pass a strong proposal of activities, both sporting and cultural.
On one of the terraces of the beach restaurants, you can taste the best seafood specialties or even the soil of Normandy and seductive taste buds of tourists in this seaside resort full of charm and sweetness of life.
Tourist village par excellence, Vierville-sur-Mer offers different sights to see on the Second World War in particular.
Just like in Arromanches, an artificial Mulberry bridge was built Vierville-sur-Mer by US troops in June 1944. It was partially destroyed by a storm shortly later, and you can still admire a unique dock connected to shore. It was along about 130 meters and consisted of old ways of the Arromanches floating port.
The DDay Omaha museum recalls the history of the village and its surroundings at the time of the Second World War, particularly the landing. In a building formerly built by the American genius and is located on the heights of Omaha Beach, it is possible to admire the collection of Michel Brissard. LCVP barges, armored turret, Engigma encoder, or tanks remember what happened so important in the region, as a slideshow and other display cases full of German or American objects.
On the beach of Vierville-sur-Mer, activities abound. Apart from swimming and leisure, it is possible to learn paragliding or sand yachting, while the rest of the village is ideal for practicing hiking, tennis, mountain biking and the horse riding.
Vierville-sur-Mer proposes each year various events and other events to beautify city streets.
Every year in June 6, commemorations of D-Day are organized facing the monument of the US National Guard, as a wreath-laying or a show in the village hall.
In August, Vierville-sur-Mer hosts the Omaha Festiv ', the rock festival of Omaha Beach. Local groups ignite a stage set facing the sea, and catering services are offered to visitors.
From mid-July to late August, harness rides are offered on the sea, and early August, a fair in everything takes place in the street of the sea.
Les Randonnées Printanières
- On 18 may 2024
- Parking de la Mairie
- Friendly hikes with loops from 9 to 15 km - Each participant will be provided with a map with the route - Please bring a small backpack with water and snacks, a good pair of shoes and clothes adapted to the weather.
Exposition Photo et Visite des Passerelles d’Omaha
- From 30 may to 2 june 2024
- Boulevard de Cauvigny (salle des fêtes)
- Exhibition on the history of the footbridges, with photos and archives. - Historical exhibition on the floating roads of the artificial harbour on Omaha beach in 1944, as well as photos of the rescue and reassembly by the association in 2004 - It will be possible to visit the walkways (except in case of bad weather).
Pique-Nique Concert de la Liberté d'Omaha Beach
- On 1 june 2024
- Rue du Hamel aux Prêtres
- An exceptional evening dedicated to American musical culture from the 40s to the 70s. A series of concerts in a breathtaking setting overlooking Omaha Beach. Atmosphere guaranteed ! A fireworks/pyrotechnic show financed by the Normandy Region concludes the evening. Numerous food-trucks and refreshment stands on site. - The traditional giant Omaha Beach picnic, usually held in Saint Laurent sur Mer, has been replaced this year by the Omaha Beach Freedom Concert on the heights of Vierville-sur-Mer. - PRM parking and platform adapted for people with reduced mobility. - Some of our food-trucks will be serving vegetarian food.
Camp Militaire Américain "Dog Green Camp"
- From 1 to 9 june 2024
- D30, Route de Formigny
- Reconstruction of an allied military camp, exhibition of about 100 military vehicles, baptisms on board military vehicles and Sherman, parade of military vehicles on Omaha Beach. In partnership with the D-Day Museum of Vierville/Mer.
Omaha Camp
- From 1 to 8 june 2024
- Musée D-day omaha, Route de Grandcamp Maisy
- Spread over 6000 m² on the site of the D-day omaha museum, discover our village of re-enactors. Numerous events will be organized by various associations dedicated to perpetuating the duty of remembrance through a fun and educational approach. US and German troops will be represented to help us better understand this period in our history. - Throughout the week of commemorations, you can visit the museum at the special rate of 5 ? per person, which will also give you access to the photo exhibitions, artistic performances… planned on the site.
Embrasement de la Côte à Vierville-sur-mer
- On 1 june 2024
- To mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, the entire Normandy coast will be ablaze as night falls. Starting at 11:30 pm, 21 fireworks displays will highlight the major D-Day sites and pay tribute to the veterans who fought for freedom.
Défilé D-Day Secteur Omaha Beach
- On 2 june 2024
- Boulevard de Cauvigny
- Parade of WWII light and heavy military vehicles, organized and reserved for Dog Green Camp participants. - Route from Vierville-Sur-Mer (Route de Grandcamp) to Saint Laurent-Sur-Mer (monument des braves) via Boulevard de Cauvigny. - Free public access along the route, followed by military vehicle baptisms (5 ? per person) departing from the Camp. - Convoy departure : 10:00 a.m., baptisms on return from parade : 11:00 a.m - Baptisms end : 5:00 pm Adults 5 ? per vehicle lap, free for under-16s - No pre-booking, subject to weather conditions.
Tanks day
- On 2 june 2024
- Musée D-day omaha route de Grandcamp, Route de la Chassé aux Prix
- Dynamic and educational presentation of vehicles with historical and technical explanations by Romain Doublet (military machine fr), accompanied by an English counterpart for live translation. This presentation will take place close to the D-day omaha museum, in an exceptional setting in the heart of Omaha Beach, in a 400 m-long configuration. - Exceptional display of armored vehicles : tanks and other light vehicles emblematic of D-Day, from motorcycles to half-tracks. - A giant screen will be available for live broadcasts or period documentation. This presentation will be accompanied by a soundtrack. - On the D-day omaha Museum site, you'll find all the comforts you need for this unique event : parking, fast food, sanitary facilities.
Hommage à la Résistance, aux Fusillés de la Prison de CAEN / aux Morts de ST LO et aux Français Sussex - Proust
- On 3 june 2024
- Place jean roger sainteny
- Tribute to the Resistance, to jean roger sainteny, to the Fusillés de la prison de CAEN / to the dead of Saint lo and to the French Sussex - Proust of June 6,44 landed sector omaha beach (classified top secret) in the presence of the families of this secret commando and the resistance.
Cérémonie Dday
- On 4 june 2024
- Place de la Mairie
- Commemorative ceremony attended by U.S. and G.B. officials.
