Historic site · France · Normandy

Arromanches Mulberry Harbour

Remains of the artificial harbour built after D-Day.

Free to enter about 1.5 h

For storytellers

Why Arromanches Mulberry Harbour matters

At low tide you can see concrete caissons standing in the water at Arromanches. They are the remains of an artificial harbour assembled by the Allies after D-Day. A museum in the town explains how it worked.

Talking points

  • The harbour was assembled in days.
  • Concrete remains are visible at low tide.
  • A museum explains the engineering.

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