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German military cemetery at La Cambe (Omaha Beach): visit

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The most visited German military cemetery is at La Cambe! Here you’ll discover the graves of over 21,000 soldiers who fell during the Normandy Landings . This cemetery is singular in its vastness and its beautiful granite crosses grouped here and there like comrades. We also loved the Peace Garden, where over 1,000 maple trees […]

Plage d’Arromanches (Gold Beach): tips + photos

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Would you like to enjoy the wide-open spaces of Normandy’s beaches and learn more about the history of D-Day? With the remains of the artificial port Mulberry, created by the Allied forces, and its bunkers, Gold Beach in Arromanches is a must-see. Located between Asnelles and Ver-sur-Mer, on the Côte de Nacre in Calvados, it […]

5 Normandy Landing Cemeteries (tips + photos)

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After the 2nd World War, many of the bodies of soldiers who took part in the Normandy Landings were repatriated to their families in their countries of origin. A total of 27 military cemeteries will be built by nationality. Now a must-see when visiting Normandy, we plunged into the heart of the Battle of Normandy. […]

1-day trip from Paris to the D-Day landing beaches

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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 […]

Museum Overlord (Omaha Beach): visit + photos

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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!

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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 […]