A Tribute to Valor: The National Guard Association Monument

Getting There

• Bus

  From Caen, make your way to the Caen train station (Gare de Caen). At the bus terminal adjacent to the station, board bus line 70 towards 'Arromanches'. Stay on the bus for approximately 30 minutes. You will need to get off at the 'Vierville-sur-Mer' stop. After disembarking, walk down Boulevard de Cauvigny for about 10 minutes until you reach the National Guard Association Monument at 12 Bd de Cauvigny.

• Bicycle

  Rent a bicycle from one of the local rental shops in Caen. Head west on Rue de Falaise, then follow the signs to the D514 road toward Vierville-sur-Mer. The ride will take about 45 minutes and is approximately 15 km. Once you arrive in Vierville-sur-Mer, turn onto Boulevard de Cauvigny and continue for a short distance until you find the National Guard Association Monument located at 12 Bd de Cauvigny.

• Walking

  If you are feeling adventurous and up for a long walk, start at the Caen Castle (Château de Caen). Walk along Rue Saint-Pierre and head towards Place Saint-Sauveur. From there, continue onto Rue de la Gare and follow it until you reach the Boulevard du Maréchal Leclerc. Continue straight until you hit the D514 road. Follow the D514 all the way to Vierville-sur-Mer, which is about a 2.5-hour walk covering approximately 12 km. Once you arrive in Vierville-sur-Mer, walk along Boulevard de Cauvigny for 10 minutes until you reach the monument at 12 Bd de Cauvigny.