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Museum · Bayeux, Normandia
Centre Juno Beach
Museum in Courseulles-sur-Mer about the Canadians in World War II, on Juno Beach itself, where Canadian troops landed on 6 June 1944.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Centre Juno Beach
The Centre Juno Beach is in Courseulles-sur-Mer, on Juno Beach, where Canadian troops landed on D-Day alongside the other Allied forces. It opened in 2003 thanks to a group of veterans and volunteers.
The idea arose in the 1990s, when former servicemen returned to Normandy with their families and noticed there were museums and monuments for Americans and British, but nothing equivalent for the Canadians.
The exhibition shows Canada's war effort, both civilian and military, and commemorates about 45,000 Canadians who died in World War II, of whom 5,500 fell in the Battle of Normandy and 381 on D-Day itself. Next to the building, Parc Juno preserves German bunkers that can be visited with a guide.
It's a visit that presents the landing from a different point of view, away from the American beaches, and is often less crowded.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 1 h 30 to 2 hours, including the park and the bunkers.
Best time
Combine with Arromanches, about 15 km away, on the same day. It closes for part of the winter; check before you go.
How to get there
It's about 20 km from Bayeux and about 20 km from Caen by car via the coastal road. There are regional buses from Caen; check the routes.
Tip
Guided visits to the bunkers in Parc Juno are at scheduled times; ask at reception when you arrive.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Centre Juno Beach
Who landed on Juno Beach?
Canadian troops, with British support, on 6 June 1944.
Does the museum have exhibits in English?
Yes, the museum has texts in French and English. Check for other languages.
Can you see bunkers?
Yes, in Parc Juno next to the museum, with guided visits at scheduled times.