Elementary schools

Duration : Variable. We recommend a minimum of 1 hour on site.

Levels : All levels.

Possibility to buy our pedagogical booklet: 1 euro/booklet.

For groups who would like a more complete experience, the Museum offers an educational package containing a guided tour including a series of 4 workshops.

The guided tour, which lasts 45 minutes, covers the main stages of Operation Overlord (D-Day and the Battle of Normandy) through 6 stops dealing with the following themes :

• The preparation of the Landings
• June 6, 1944 Landings
• The Battle of Normandy
• Life on the battlefield (supplies, medical care…)
• Veterans’ testimonies
• The Liberation of Paris and peace building

The workshop part is also 45 minutes long, including 4 different activities that will allow students to use their knowledge and acquire new ones in a playful way. Adapted to each student’s level, these workshops cover everyday objects, geography, important historic characters and the French phrase book used by the Americans.

Conditions :

• In order to ensure a comfortable visit for all, groups may NOT exceed 50 students. We recommend that you plan 2 hours on site, for the visit and the workshops. 
• An accompanying person in addition to the teacher is necessary for the smooth running of the various activities.
• Reservations are mandatory and can only be made on our website. You will find all our availabilities on the reservation calendar. (Link)