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 […]
D-day Landing Beaches
Big Red One Assault Museum (Colleville-sur-Mer): visit + photos
The Big Red One Assault Museum pays tribute to the 1st American infantry division, Big Red One, and its role in the D-Day landings of June 1944. Visit this place of remembrance and you’ll be transported back in time to the Second World War. In this article, you’ll find all our useful tips for planning […]
5 best German gun batteries in Normandy (to visit)
In preparation for the landings, the Germans had built a vast system of fortifications, including large war batteries designed to bombard ships.Today, many German gun batteries in Normandy are still visible, as are other bunkers that formed part of the Atlantic Wall.Here’s our selection of the best places to visit. Best German gun batteries in […]
5 best things to do in Juno Beach (Normandy) + photos
Passing through Normandy? Don’t forget to visit Juno Beach, one of the 5 D-Day landing beaches during WW2. On June 6, 1944, Allied soldiers of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division landed on Juno Beach, one of 3 strategic invasion areas for Commonwealth forces. On this French beach, you’ll discover some of the scars of the […]
9 things to do at Utah Beach (Normandy) + tips
Are you staying in Normandy? Why not discover a must-see: Utah Beach. It is one of the 5 Normandy landing beaches, although it was not included in Eisenhower and Montgomery’s plan until 1943. This beach in the Cotentin region enabled the Allies to capture the port of Cherbourg more quickly. On June 6, 1944, Utah […]
9 things to do in Gold Beach (Normandy) + tips
Visiting Normandy? The D-Day landing beaches are a must-see, and will give you a better understanding of the Second World War. These include Gold Beach, where British troops landed on June 6, 1944. With its remains of bunkers and the artificial Mulberry harbour created by the Allies, a visit to Gold Beach is a real […]