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Arromanches D-day Museum (Gold Beach): visit

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Passing through Normandy and passionate about the history of World War 2? Then the Musée du Débarquement d’Arromanches is a must on your list! Did you know that this is the 1st museum dedicated to the D-Day Landings, built in 1953 at Gold Beach? We walked in the footsteps of the history of the artificial […]

Omaha Beach Memorial Museum (tour + photos)

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The Memorial Museum ofOmaha Beach is located in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, just 200m from the famous Normandy landing beach. It features a collection of objects and historical documents that tell the story of the D-Day soldiers. In this article, find our photos and all our tips to make the most of your visit to the Memorial Museum […]

British Normandy Memorial (Juno Beach): visit + photos

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Above Juno Beach in Normandy, the British Memorial pays tribute to the British soldiers who fell during the Normandy landings in 1944. Its sober, imposing architecture overlooks the sea, recalling the courage and sacrifice of those who fought for freedom. Here are our tips for planning your visit to the British Memorial at Juno Beach […]

Douvres-la-Délivrande British Military Cemetery (Sword Beach): visit + photos

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Nestled in the Normandy countryside, the British Military Cemetery at Douvres-la-Délivrande is an essential place of remembrance linked to the Allied landings of 1944. We enjoyed strolling along its peaceful pathways, winding between 1,123 graves of soldiers who fell in this decisive battle of WW2. Here you can see the famous Cross of Sacrifice. Here […]

Landing Museum (Utah Beach): visit + photos

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The Utah Beach Landing Museum offers an immersive and captivating experience, capturing the scale of Operation Overlord. Located on the Normandy beach where the American forces landed, it’s packed with treasures. You’ll discover an impressive collection of authentic objects, military vehicles and soldiers’ personal effects. In this article, you’ll find some useful tips to help […]

Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery (Juno Beach): visit + photos

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The Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery is a moving place of remembrance. More than 2,000 soldiers and airmen, mainly Canadian, are buried here. They fell during the Normandy landings. These aligned graves, topped with military chevrons, bear witness to the immense sacrifices made for freedom. Among them, the graves of the Westlake brothers, buried side by side, […]