Experience the immersive Arromanches 360° Circular Cinema in Normandy, France – a unique cinema dedicated to the Battle of Normandy. This guide was updated in October 2026, and contains everything you need to know before your visit, including ticket prices, parking information, opening hours, and more.
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About Arromanches 360° Circular Cinema
Located atop the cliffs of Arromanches, this unusual cinema offers a 19-minute immersive film titled “The 100 Days of the Battle of Normandy”. The film is projected onto nine high-definition screens, providing a 360° panoramic experience that showcases archival footage from British, Canadian, German, American, and French sources. This cinematic journey offers a profound insight into the D-Day landings and the subsequent Battle of Normandy.
Ticket Prices
As of October 2026 when I last checked, ticket prices are as follows:
- Full Rate (19–65 years): €7 per person
- Special Rate (children, seniors, and others): Approximately €6 per person
Book tickets online to secure your spot.
Note: Prices are subject to change.
Opening Hours
The cinema operates daily with sessions every 30 minutes, on the hour and at the half-hour. The general opening hours are:
- Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Note: Hours may vary during holidays or special events. It’s recommended to verify the schedule before planning your visit.
Parking Information
Parking facilities are available near the cinema:
- Car Park: Over 500 paid parking spaces are available. Rates are approximately €3 per hour. Please note that the cinema is not responsible for parking fees.
- Coach Park: 6 free spaces are designated for buses, located near the orientation table, approximately 150 meters from the cinema.
Note: Parking fees are subject to change. It’s advisable to check the current rates before your visit.
Accessibility
The cinema is accessible to all visitors. The 360° film is presented in a standing format, with no seating provided inside the cinema. Visitors should be prepared to stand during the 19-minute film. The site is equipped with facilities to accommodate visitors with disabilities. However, it’s recommended to contact the cinema in advance to ensure all accessibility needs are met.
Visitor Tips
- Arrive Early: To secure a spot in your preferred session, it’s advisable to arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. You can book tickets in advance online.
- Combine Visits: The cinema is located near other historical sites related to the D-Day landings, including the Normandy American Cemetery, making it convenient to plan a day exploring the region’s rich history.
Things to do near Arromanches 360° Circular Cinema
- D-Day Museum – In the centre of Arromanches, this museum explains the construction and operation of the Mulberry artificial harbour used during the Normandy landings.
- Mulberry Harbour remains – The remains of the artificial harbour can be seen offshore from Arromanches and are particularly visible from the town’s seafront.
- Gold Beach – One of the five Allied landing beaches on D-Day, stretching along the coast around Arromanches.
- Royal Engineers Memorial – A memorial on the hillside above Arromanches commemorating the British engineers involved in constructing the Mulberry harbour.
- Arromanches-les-Bains – The seaside town itself has a compact centre, seafront and viewpoints over the remains of the wartime harbour.
Alternative attractions
- Normandy American Cemetery – The cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer contains the graves of American service personnel killed during the Normandy campaign and overlooks Omaha Beach.
- Airborne Museum – In Sainte-Mère-Église, this museum covers the American airborne operations during D-Day through military artefacts, aircraft and immersive displays.
- Caen Memorial Museum – A large history museum covering the Second World War, D-Day, the Battle of Normandy and the Cold War.
- Musée Somme 1916 – An underground museum in Albert focusing on the First World War and the 1916 Battle of the Somme.
- Longues-sur-Mer Battery – A German coastal artillery battery between Arromanches and Port-en-Bessin, with several gun positions still visible overlooking the English Channel.
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More France travel
Other France travel articles on Planet Whitley include:
- The day I decided to walk to France.
- Can you get next-day tickets for Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey in Normandy?
- Practical information about the Cannes to Ile Ste Marguerite ferry.
- Is the Nice to Monaco ferry the best way to get to Monaco?
- The end of the First World War at the Glade of the Armistice in Compiègne.
