Parachute Jump 2025 – Events

Reduced admission starting at 9 a.m. and free entry to the observation area from 11 a.m.

Several aircraft flybys between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

As part of the 81st anniversary of the Normandy Landings, paratroopers from the Canopy Parachuting Team (RCPT) will jump onto the Azeville battery. Events : 4 june 2025

Update from June 2, 2025:
The first jumps will take place between 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., and the second between 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
A wreath-laying ceremony will be held at 4 p.m. in front of the Azeville battery entrance.

Program for Parachute Jump 2025:

• Concert by Madeeson and Co
• On-site food vendors:
  • Rôtisserie Leconte
  • The Rolling Burger
  • Refreshments stand by the Franco-German Twinning Committee
  • Crêpes by the Lycée de Carentan student association “Dollars for Syvard”
  • Ice creams from the food truck “Les Délices Sucrés”
• Photo exhibit: Highlights from the 2024 parachute jump
• Cotentin Unique par nature tourism office stand
• Products for sale by RCPT and Rigger Shop
• Commentary and explanations throughout the day by DDAY Live
• Display of military vehicles
• Parachute packing demonstrations
• Audio-guided tours at a reduced rate (€6 for adults) from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (last entry at 6 p.m.)
• Reenactment camp near the battery: Remember Camp

Important: Traffic will be modified on June 4, 2025. Please download the traffic plan.
Our recommendations:

• Coming from the N13: exit at Joganville/Emondeville, then head towards Emondeville. This area will be one-way; follow the signs to the parking lot.
• Coming from the D15 (Sainte-Mère-Eglise): take the D115 or D420.
• Coming from the D14 (Saint-Marcouf / Ravenoville): take the D420.

Closed roads:

• D269 (Ravenoville Road) heading towards D420 will be closed!
• D269 (La rue) through the commune of Azeville.

Traveling by camper van? Parking will be tolerated the night before in the designated lot.

Take advantage of the early hours of the morning to explore the Azeville battery site (discounted admission starting at 9 a.m.).
For those who do not wish to visit the site, free entry to the observation area will be available only from 11 a.m.

Parachute Jump 2025: In partnership with the Round Canopy Parachuting Team (RCPT) and supported by the Azeville Festival Committee.