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D-Day Festival Normandy 2027: the Practical Guide

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Event • 6 June • Normandy

D-Day Festival Normandy 2027: dates, events and getting there from Paris

Every year Normandy commemorates the 6 June 1944 landings. 2027 marks the 83rd anniversary. Ceremonies, parachute drops, re-enactments and fireworks draw huge crowds: here are the dates, the places and the logistics for a smooth trip from Paris.

At a glance

  • 2027 dates: D-Day Festival Normandy from 29 May to 13 June 2027 (source: Normandy Tourism). The highlight is the week of 6 June.
  • Where: the five D-Day beaches, Sainte-Mère-Église, Bayeux, Arromanches, Caen and surroundings.
  • Official ceremonies: on Sunday 6 June 2027; the programme is usually published in spring. To be confirmed.
  • Travel time: 3 to 3.5 hours by road from Paris to the coast, longer during the commemorations.
  • Driver's tip: leave very early on 6 June and book your chauffeur weeks ahead.
Chauffeur and black sedan in a Normandy village during the D-Day commemorations

2027 dates

Event2027 datesStatus
D-Day Festival Normandy (83rd anniversary)29 May – 13 June 2027Announced by Normandy Tourism
Caen la Mer programme30 May – 13 June 2027Announced by Caen la Mer tourist office
Official 6 June ceremoniesSunday 6 June 2027Programme and venues to be confirmed
International ceremonyDate and venue to be confirmedThe venue changes from year to year

What happens during the festival

Examples from previous editions; the 2027 programme is still to be confirmed.

Getting around on the busiest days

Where your driver drops you off

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Delegations and groups

We also handle major events: up to 300 chauffeur-driven vehicles coordinated for a single event (delegations, trade fairs, conferences, gala evenings). For a delegation, we organise the shuttles between hotels, ceremonies and receptions.

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Mercedes E-ClassSolo traveller or couple2 passengers, 2 suitcases
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FAQ – D-Day Festival Normandy

When is the D-Day Festival Normandy 2027?

Normandy Tourism announces it from 29 May to 13 June 2027. The official ceremonies take place on 6 June; their programme is published in spring.

Where is the international ceremony held?

The venue changes from year to year and is announced with the official programme.

Can the public attend the official ceremonies?

Some are open to the public, others are by invitation only. Check the official programme before you travel.

Can I go from Paris and back in a day?

Yes, 3 to 3.5 hours each way, sometimes more on those days. Leave very early to arrive before roads close.

Do you handle delegations?

Yes. We coordinate up to 300 chauffeur-driven vehicles for a single event, with a name sign and free cancellation up to 3 hours before.

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