Camping near Juno Beach
Ideally located in the heart of the D-Day landing beaches, Camping de la Prairie in Port-en-Bessin is the ideal starting point for a historic immersion in Normandy. Staying at a campsite close to Juno Beach is a unique opportunity to take a break from the past while enjoying the relaxed lifestyle of the Calvados coastline. Between Juno Beach and Omaha Beach, our campsite welcomes you for a vacation of discovery and comfort.
A strategic location for discovering Juno Beach
Choosing accommodation close to the Canadian sector means you can easily explore the remains of Operation Overlord. Juno Beach, located between Sword Beach and Gold Beach, extends over the communes of Courseulles-sur-Mer, Bernières-sur-Mer and Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer. When you stay at Camping de la Prairie, you’ll enjoy the peace and quiet of an authentic fishing port, while remaining within easy reach of the main commemorative sites in the Anglo-Canadian sector.
The Juno Beach Centre: a place to remember
The Juno Beach Centre is much more than just a museum. It’s the only museum space dedicated to Canada’s civilian and military war effort during the Second World War. During your visit, you’ll understand the scale of the sacrifice made by the Canadian soldiers who landed on June 6, 1944. The building itself, with its bold architecture, faces the English Channel and offers educational tours suitable for families. Canadian guides passionately share the history of the oyster beds and dunes that were the scene of fierce fighting.
Remains of the Atlantic Wall around Courseulles
All around the Juno area, the landscape retains the scars of the past. Walkers can see bunkers, machine-gun nests and elements of the Atlantic Wall still visible in the dunes. This historical immersion is complemented by the presence of numerous monuments and commemorative plaques dotting the seafront dykes. The beach, now peaceful and ideal for bathing, invites you to reflect as much as to relax.
Your comfortable stay at Camping de la Prairie
After a day rich in emotions, following in the footsteps of history, the return to the campsite offers a true haven of peace. Our facilities offer a comfortable range of accommodation, from modern mobile homes to traditional camping pitches for tents and motorhomes. Our immediate proximity to the port of Port-en-Bessin means you can enjoy fresh seafood and the typical bustle of a Normandy village in just a few minutes’ walk.
Customized services for history buffs
We know that our visitors often come from far and wide to explore Normandy. That’s why Camping de la Prairie provides detailed information on the D-Day routes. Whether you want to reach Arromanches-les-Bains to see the remains of the artificial harbor, or head up to Juno Beach, our team will advise you on the best routes.
Our campsite is deliberately quiet , with no entertainment. There’s a playground for children up to 8 years old to have fun and meet new people. Our ideal location in Port-en-Bessin makes it easy for you to take advantage of the town’s activities. We’re just a few minutes’ walk from the town center, around 500m from the seafront and 8km from a beach with supervised swimming.
Normandy between heritage and wilderness
The strength of our region lies in its ability to blend historical memories with unspoilt nature. When you stay with us, you’ll have a front-row seat to admire the steep cliffs that characterize the Bessin coastline. For those who prefer to cycle to the D-Day beaches, the coastal cycle route offers exceptional panoramic views. Between visits to museums and strolls along the fine sands of Juno Beach, your vacation will be synonymous with total escape.
