Camping near Omaha Beach
Choosing an Omaha Beach campsite is an obvious choice for anyone wishing to discover the Normandy D-Day beaches in the best possible conditions. Camping de la Prairie, in Port-en-Bessin, is strategically located just a few minutes’ drive from Omaha Beach, one of the most emblematic beaches of the D-Day landings of June 6, 1944.
Located in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain, near Bayeux, this campsite offers easy access to the main historical sites, in a calm, green environment. From the campsite, visitors can quickly reach Colleville-sur-Mer, Vierville-sur-Mer and Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, places steeped in history where major events of the Second World War took place. This privileged location makes camping de la Prairie an ideal starting point for a holiday combining remembrance, culture and relaxation on the Normandy coast.
A campsite ideally located in Normandy
Staying at a campsite near Omaha Beach, such as Camping de la Prairie, means choosing comfort and simplicity to explore the historic sites of D-Day. Thanks to its immediate proximity to beaches, museums and military cemeteries, holidaymakers can organize their visits without the constraints of long journeys. The campsite offers a restful setting after emotionally-charged days spent at the sites of the Allied landings. Its calm, friendly atmosphere lets you recharge your batteries while staying as close as possible to the sites you can’t afford to miss.
Camping de la Prairie is particularly appreciated for its location right next to Port-en-Bessin town center. In fact, you can reach the town center in just a few minutes on foot. Between historic visits, holidaymakers can enjoy the Channel coastline, cliffs, coastal paths and fishing port of Port-en-Bessin, renowned for its authenticity.
Our mobile homes
Camping de la Prairie offers a range of modern, comfortable mobile homes in Port-en-Bessin, perfectly suited to a camping holiday in Omaha Beach. Each mobile home is designed to offer maximum comfort, with spacious living areas, comfortable bedrooms and terraces where you can enjoy the Normandy sea air.
Whether you’re traveling as a couple, a family or with friends, the campsite’s mobile homes meet the expectations of holidaymakers looking for both proximity to Omaha Beach and peace and quiet. Set in a natural environment, they offer peace and relaxation, while remaining close to the main tourist routes. Staying in a mobile home at Camping de la Prairie means combining freedom, comfort and immersion in the heart of a region steeped in history.
Our locations
If you’re looking for authenticity, Camping de la Prairie also offers spacious pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes. These well-defined pitches, set in lush green surroundings, offer a camping experience in the heart of nature, just a few kilometers from the D-Day beaches and a short walk from downtown Port-en-Bessin. Campers appreciate the tranquility of the site, ideal for resting after a day exploring Omaha Beach.
When you pitch your tent or motorhome at Camping de la Prairie, you’ll enjoy a campsite close to Omaha Beach, while rediscovering the simple, friendly spirit of traditional Normandy camping.
What to see and do on Omaha Beach
A stay at Camping de la Prairie is an opportunity to discover some of the most important sites of the Second World War. Omaha Beach itself impresses with its immensity and the emotion it evokes. The American cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer is a major site, offering spectacular sea views and paying tribute to the soldiers who fell during the D-Day landings. Visitors can also explore the Omaha Beach Museum, which provides a detailed account of the events of June 6, 1944.
Nearby sites such as the artificial harbour at Arromanches and the Airborne Museum provide additional perspectives on these historic events.
Port-en-Bessin is located in the middle of the D-Day landing beaches. This makes it particularly easy to visit the beaches of Utach Beach, Gold Beach, Sword Beach or Juno Beach.
Visits outside the World War II area
Normandy’s cultural and historical heritage is not limited to the remains of the Second World War. Bayeux, for example, is a tourist town just a few kilometers from our campsite. Here you can visit the medieval town center, the cathedral and the famous Bayeux tapestry, a historic monument dating back almost 1000 years. Other places of interest include Caen, Carentan-les-Marais and Cerisy-la-Forêt.
Staying at Camping de la Prairie makes it easy to get to these sites while enjoying comfortable accommodation, making this campsite near Omaha Beach an ideal destination for combining historical tourism and vacations in Normandy.
