If you’re visiting the capital and want to get a glimpse of the D-Day sites and Normandy beaches that have become places of remembrance and remembrance? Take a 1-day trip from Paris to the D-Day landing beaches to discover these unmissable sites of the 2nd World War! In this article, plan your ideal 1-day getaway […]
D-day Landing Beaches
Museum Overlord (Omaha Beach): visit + photos
The Overlord Museum is a must-see if you want to learn more about the history of the Second World War and the Normandy Landings. Located in Colleville-sur-Mer opposite Omaha Beach, it boasts a unique collection of over 10,000 objects. You’ll also discover immersive, realistic reconstructions that immerse you in the atmosphere of the D-Day landings.This […]
80 years of D-Day (Normandy): list of events!
Are you a history buff who wants to celebrate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and honor the memory of our elders?Can’t find your way around the multitude of events on offer? This article is for you!Every year, Normandy commemorates the D-Day anniversary with a rich and varied program. In addition to the official events, a […]
Longues-sur-Mer battery (Gold Beach): visit + photos
Planning a trip to Normandy? We invite you to immerse yourself in the epic history of the Second World War by exploring the Longues-sur-Mer Battery. It’s an emblematic site nestled on the cliffs of the coast, an impressive fortress that was part of the German defensive system of the Atlantic Wall. Its remains bear witness […]
Merville Battery Museum (Sword Beach): visit
The Merville Battery was a German army fortification during the Second World War, neutralized on June 6, 1944 by the British 9th Parachute Battalion. The site, now transformed into a place of remembrance, offers a fascinating and poignant plunge into history. If we loved our visit, it’s because the entirely preserved site creates immersion by […]
Pointe du Hoc (Normandy): photos + access
Between the famous Normandy landing beaches of Utah Beach and Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc lies on the English Channel. From the top of its imposing cliffs, we travelled through the history of the Second World War and admired a landscape where azure blends with the dark green of the cape. Here are some useful […]