Normandy Primary School Trips & Tours

During your visit to the Falaise Memorial, discover three large spaces: one dedicated to the daily life of civilians under Occupation, another on the liberation and an immersive room plunging you into the heart of the hell of the bombings of the Second World War.
Pupils can analyze archive documents, discover historical objects and explore the different rooms of the museum which successively address: daily life under the Occupation, the Vichy regime, the Resistance, persecutions, genocide and the Normandy landings.

This huge museum devoted to the sea contains a hi-tech exhibition on the Titanic. Organise an unforgettable day during which you and your group will live an adventure, have fun, and learn all there is to know about deep-sea exploration. Teacher resources are available.

Take an interactive guided tour (in French or English) at this rustic bakery. Your students will be divided into two groups who will take turns in making their own bread and completing a French food quiz. Your group will be able to purchase freshly baked products from the boulangerie too. 

This quaint medieval market town is famous as the home of the Bayeux Tapestry, which students can see in the museum. There are a number of shops and cafés in the town, as well as a magnificent cathedral. 

This colourful aquarium presents eight themed exhibition rooms from cold abyssal waters to warm tropical waters, where students can discover around 10,000 fishes or more than 600 species. There’s also a touch pool and a new exhibition each year. 

A journey into the heart of 20th century history, passing through WWII, the Cold War and the world today. A school visit can include a 30-minute D-Day and the Battle of Normandy film. Activities based around several themes can be organised, subject to reservation. 

Online teacher resources available. 

Explore the streets and harbour of this typically French port town. Having avoided destruction in WWII, it still retains its authentic Norman charm. 

Gain an insight into WWII at this seaside resort that’s associated with the Allied Landings. Key visits include the Invasion Museum and 360° cinema. 

This charming fishing port gives students an opportunity to explore a typical French town. 

A very popular visit where students get the opportunity to learn about and help bake local specialities. 

A working farm where students will take a guided tour, in French, that shows each stage of the cheese making process.

The city of Rouen is where Catholic saint Joan of Arc died in 1431 after being burned at the stake. Rouen is a lovely city and is the historic capital of Upper Normandy. It's one of France's lesser known cities and well worth a visit.