Looking for a Utah Beach campsite to visit the D-Day beaches and Normandy?
You’ve come to the right place! Let yourself be seduced by our Belle Étoile campsite in Gouville-sur-Mer. 4-star facilities and services await you, as well as a wide range of tourist activities nearby.
Discover the history of the D-Day landing beaches and the Second World War during your stay.
Stay at a campsite near Utah Beach
Located in Gouville sur Mer, 1 hour from the D-Day landing beach: “Utah Beach”, Camping Belle Étoile offers quality facilities and services throughout your stay. Renting a mobile home in Normandy at our 4-star campsite gives you access to unobstructed sea views and beautiful sunsets.
Admire this magnificent spectacle while sipping drinks from the Snack Bar. A great way to end the day after touring the surrounding tourist attractions.
View of the sea and sunset from Camping Belle Etoile in Normandy
Can’t leave your pet at home and looking for dog-friendly vacation accommodation? Camping Belle Étoile is sure to welcome your little furry friend.But don’t forget your leash.
And if you feel like taking a dip without leaving your accommodation’s amenities, simply take a dip in the heated swimming pool, available all day long.If you have young children, they can enjoy the paddling pool. There’s nothing to be jealous of.However, you’ll need to leave your swimming shorts at home if you don’t want to be banned from the pool.Swimwear is compulsory for everyone.
DDay 80th anniversary
DDay festival in Carentan les marais © Didier Griffoulière – Attitude Manche
DDay is the commemorative celebration of the Normandy landings of June 6, 1944, also known as “Operation Overlord”. This historic event was one of the most significant of the Second World War, seeing the liberation of the Normandy coast from Nazi occupation. It also marked the start of the Western Front offensive against the Germans.
Today, the Normandy landings symbolize courage and international cooperation.That’s why it’s celebrated every year.In fact, it will reach its 80th anniversary in 2024, the opening of which has already begun in 2022 with the 80th commemoration of the Raid de Dieppe.At present, preparations for the DDay are well underway. The first visual and logo for the event were unveiled in June 2023. Their colors and designs have been designed to symbolize Peace, Freedom and Reconciliation.The logo will also be used to design various souvenir products such as T-shirts, caps and all kinds of goodies.
Details of the various activities will be announced at a later date on the official event website. To make sure you don’t miss a thing, don’t forget to rent a mobile home at Camping Belle Étoile, just an hour’s drive from the D-Day landing beaches.
The various activities will be announced at a later date on the official event website. To make sure you don’t miss a thing, don’t forget to rent a mobile home at Camping Belle Étoile, just an hour’s drive from the D-Day landing beaches.What can you do during your stay?
What activities are available during your stay?
A wide variety of attractions await you while camping on the D-Day beach. Belle Etoile being close to various tourist activities such as:
- Utah Beach Museum
- Caen Memorial
- D-Day beaches
The Utah Beach Museum
Visit the Utah Beach Museum © Xavier Lachenaud – Attitude Manche
The Landing Museum at Utah Beach is a historical curiosity that is sure to please World War II enthusiasts. Its very location is full of significance, as it was erected on the site where American troops landed on June 6, 1944.
Inaugurated in 1962, it now contains the remnants of this momentous past. On this unmissable visit, you’ll discover a fine collection of objects relating to the Battle of Normandy, including :
- Artifacts
- Weapons
- Vehicles
- Military equipment
- Aircraft
- Personal items belonging to soldiers
- Archival videos
- Detailed models
The Caen Memorial
Visiter le musée de Utah Beach © Xavier Lachenaud – Attitude Manche
The Caen Memorial is a must-see when camping at Utah Beach. The temporary and permanent exhibitions are designed to retrace the history of the Second World War.
There’s also a cinema where documentary films about the period are shown. And if that’s a bit too boring for your children, take them for a walk in the Jardin de la Paix (Peace Garden) located on the same site.
The landing beaches
The Normandy landing beaches offer a whole range of activities for young and old alike. One of them, Utah Beach, is only an hour’s drive from your Belle étoile budget campsite.
What’s on the agenda for a vacation with family or friends? Guided historical tours, nature discoveries, pleasant strolls along the Normandy coast, etc.
For sports and outdoor enthusiasts, this is the perfect opportunity to try out water sports such as windsurfing, kayaking and paddle boarding. You can also visit the beaches by bike. Or take the whole family on an unforgettable boat trip or a fun day out with the kids at the water park. While the little ones slide down the waterslides, parents can relax and unwind.
