D-day Landing Beaches

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Are you staying in Normandy? Why not discover a must: Utah Beach 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, […]

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, the beach where British troops landed on June 6 1944. With its remnants of bunkers and the artificial Mulberry harbour created by the Allies, a visit to Gold Beach is […]

Are you passionate about the history of D-Day or simply curious? We had the opportunity to visit Sword Beach and its memorials. Located along the Normandy coast in Calvados, this D-Day beach was part of Operation Overlord launched on June 6, 1944. We took the opportunity to discover several interesting memorials and museums nearby. In […]