The Caen Memorial

Set off on a tour of this fascinating museum that tells the story of the Second World War, the D-Day Landings, the Battle of Normandy and the Cold War. The Second World War - The Holocaust, Total War, intimacy in times of war, different behaviours during the German Occupation, liberations, and the Nuremberg trials are among the themes covered in these tours that are unique in Europe. D-Day and the Battle of Normandy - for the first time, the Battle of Normandy, a crucial event in the liberation of Western Europe, is comprehensively covered. The Cold War - a fascinating insight into the second half of the 20th century, from the end of the Second World War to the fall of the Berlin Wall. Discover our new, immersive film, ‘Europe, our history’. In just 19 minutes, it offers a summary of 20th-century European history. It enables viewers to fully grasp the chain of events through the three world and European wars: the First, Second and the Cold War. Projected on 11 screens in a 360° cinema, the film plunges the spectator into the very heart of some major events in European history, over a summary of exceptional archive photographs and footage. A truly original sound and visual experience!

Further information

• Guided tour
• Free tour

Equipments

• Restaurant
• Bar, cafeteria, tea room
• Free parking
• Covered picnic area
• Baby changing area
• Picnic area
• Auditorium
• Fully equipped meeting room

Services

• Library
• Shop
• Left luggage
• Rental / Loan of pushchairs and/or baby backpack
• Media library
• Restaurant with baby equipment
• Bicycle parking
• Free WIFI