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Arromanches-les-Bains
Spend a half‑day to see the D‑Day museum and Mulberry harbour remains; add a quick walk on Gold Beach if tide permits.
Arromanches-les-Bains is a small Normandy seaside village centred on the Gold Beach D‑Day landing site. Its main attractions – the Musée du Débarquement, the Mulberry harbour remnants and the 360° exhibition – fit comfortably into a half‑day, with extra time for a beach walk or a short visit to nearby Bayeux.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours)
- Airport
- CFR
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Arromanches-les-Bains17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Arromanches-les-Bains, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyArromanches is safe; typical tourist caution applies – watch tide, keep belongings on the beach, and follow bus schedules.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire · 15 Medical (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
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- AirportCFR Caen – Carpiquet Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) north, shuttle or taxi 30–40 min).CFR Caen – Carpiquet Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) north, shuttle or taxi 30–40 min).
- Getting aroundThe village centre and attractions are within a short walk; a 5‑minute stroll reaches the museum, the harbour site and the beach.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerBeer (pub)€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))€25–30 (≈ US$30–35)
- Budget bedCampsite pitch, a night, per person€15 (≈ US$18)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €120 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CFR Caen – Carpiquet Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) north, shuttle or taxi 30–40 min)CFR Caen – Carpiquet Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) north, shuttle or taxi 30–40 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Arromanches-les-Bains: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village centre and attractions are within a short walk; a 5‑minute stroll reaches the museum, the harbour site and the beach.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bayeux
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Train from Bayeux station (hourly) then 10‑min bus/taxi
Visit the Bayeux Tapestry and war museums.
Caen
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Train from Bayeux to Caen (30 min) then local bus
Castles, abbeys and the Memorial Museum.
Omaha Beach
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Bus line 121 eastward, then walk
Limited bus frequency; best with a car.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hôtel de Normandie
Mid‑range B&B, double rooms from €100
Hôtel d'Arromanches
Simple hotel with restaurant, double rooms from €80
Camping les Bas Carreaux
Basic campsite on the edge of town
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–80 (≈ US$65–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–120 (≈ US$95–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × €110 | €110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €80 | €160 |
| Museum entry (Musée du Débarquement)2 × €12 · Adult €12.90, rounded to €12 | €24 |
| Arromanches 360° exhibition2 × €7 · Adult €7 | €14 |
| Bus line 121 round‑trip ticket2 × €5 · estimate, check current price | €10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €32 |
| Trip total≈ €175 per person per day, bed included | €350≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car‑rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Baguette | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Beer (pub) | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Taxi (5 km) | €25–30 (≈ US$30–35) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check tide times before walking on the beach; low tide is needed for safe access.
- Museum opening hours are reduced outside summer; verify current times.
- Bus line 121 runs only a few times daily in summer; plan ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
- Medical
- 15
- General EU
- 112
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire18
- Medical15
Embassy
US consulate in Paris; French police 112 for emergencies.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus line 121 Arromanches ↔ Bayeux: ≈ €5 each way (check schedule)
- Museum entry: €12.90 (≈ US$15) adult
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (sayt kombiɛ̃)
- Où est la plage ? — Where is the beach? (u ɛ la plaʒ)
- Parlez‑vous anglais ? — Do you speak English? (paʁle vu ɑ̃glɛ)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Arromanches-les-Bains. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a car‑rental option for flexible beach‑to‑beach trips.
- Create a walking‑tour map linking museum, harbour and beach.
Sources
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