{"id":11429,"date":"2023-08-21T12:14:20","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T10:14:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/what-to-do-omaha-beach-visit\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T13:56:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T12:56:34","slug":"best-things-to-do-omaha-beach-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-omaha-beach-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do at Omaha Beach: our 10 ideas (+tips)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you passionate about the history of the <strong>D-Day landings<\/strong>, or just curious? <strong>Visiting Omaha Beach<\/strong> was an unforgettable experience for us.<\/p>\n\n<p>Located along the Normandy coast in Calvados, <strong>\n  <em>Bloody Omaha<\/em>\n<\/strong> is the most famous <strong>D-Day<\/strong> beach, because it was so deadly. We took the opportunity to visit the <strong>American Cemetery<\/strong> overlooking the beach, and other commemorative sites nearby.<\/p>\n\n<p>In this article, we share with you <strong>the 10 must-do activities<\/strong> on the beach, based on <strong>our experience<\/strong> and <strong>our photo tips<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/best-things-to-do-omaha-beach-normandy-visit.jpeg\" alt=\"Discover our tips for visiting Omaha Beach in Normandy!\" class=\"wp-image-11654\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>This review is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, we visited anonymously and paid our entrance tickets in full.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Landing at Omaha Beach &#8211; introduction<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">D-Day and the role ofOmaha Beach<\/h3>\n\n<p>But what wasOmaha Beach&#8217;s role? It was one of the beaches where Allied forces, mainly American troops, landed in Normandy. However, the assault on Omaha Beach was particularly difficult due to natural obstacles and formidable Nazi defenses. The American soldiers encountered major difficulties due to intense enemy fire and the topography of the terrain. Despite this, thanks to their courage, determination and the support of amphibious troops, they finally succeeded in securing the beach, albeit with heavy losses. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s known as &#8220;Bloody <em>Omaha<\/em>&#8220;.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-J2BhVnT\/0\/797ff312\/L\/i-J2BhVnT-L.jpg\" alt=\"Omaha Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to see Omaha Beach<\/h3>\n\n<p>Today, you can see the beach and its famous sculpture, as well as numerous D-Day museums and memorials. We list them below.<\/p>\n\n<p>You will soon have access to a short video listing the must-do activities at Omaha Beach.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-jppwkvg\/1\/e2bf34ee\/L\/i-jppwkvg-L.jpg\" alt=\"American Cemetery\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">American Cemetery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical tips and map: Omaha Beach Normandy, France<\/h2>\n\n<p>Omaha Beach is a large beach that borders several communes in Normandy: Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes, Colleville-sur-Mer, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer and Vierville-sur-Mer. It is located in the Calvados department in Normandy. The American Cemetery overlooks this D-Day beach.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is Omaha Beach?<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driving time from <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-rouen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rouen<\/a>: 2h,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-bayeux-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bayeux<\/a>: 25min,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-caen-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caen<\/a>: 45min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-deauville-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deauville<\/a>: 1h25,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Cherbourg: 1h,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Paris: 3h20.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Here is a map to help you find your way:<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/map-omaha-beach-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Discover ourOmaha Beach map in Normandy!\" class=\"wp-image-11398\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map ofOmaha Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get there From Paris, Caen or Bayeux<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By public transport:<\/strong> difficult access, train to Bayeux then Nomad bus line 120 to the cemetery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guided tour from Bayeux<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/saint-laurent-sur-mer-l166701\/bayeux-visite-d-une-demi-journee-des-sites-americains-du-debarquement-en-normandie-t430470\/?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see program and availability<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guided tour from Paris<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/paris-l16\/depuis-paris-plages-du-debarquement-en-normandie-t62060\/?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see program and availability<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By car:<\/strong> the easiest way to visit everything, access via the N13 trunk road. The beach and cemetery are well signposted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">OUR ADVICE FOR <span>RENTING A CAR<\/span> IN<span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\"> Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:14px\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>car that is comfortable enough <\/strong>(distances can be long) but <strong>compact<\/strong> (some parking lots and villages are narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think of the<strong>complete insurance<\/strong> (some roads are tortuous and narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full voiture_image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7241\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328.png 421w, https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;amp;chan=NL\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See available cars  <strong>   <\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3266 img_fleche\" style=\"width: 16px;  \" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ArrowRight.png\" alt=\"arrow\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-france-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all our tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does it take to visit Omaha Beach?<\/h3>\n\n<p>We recommend that you allow at least half a day, as a visit toOmaha Beach is really complete if you take the time to visit the American Cemetery too. It gives a different perspective on D-Day, and offers a unique panorama of the beach below.<\/p>\n\n<p>Otherwise, we recommend spending 2 full days here to get a comprehensive overview of all the museums and memorials. And of course, you can decide to stay longer if you want to discover other D-Day sites in Normandy.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-KgKtC6c\/1\/14e6c4a3\/L\/i-KgKtC6c-L.jpg\" alt=\"View from the belvedere of the American Cemetery\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View from the belvedere of the American Cemetery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do at Omaha Beach if you only have half a day or one day?<\/h3>\n\n<p>If your timing is tight, we recommend you prioritize the following activities:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>walk along the beach and observe the sculpture <em>Les Braves<\/em>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>visit the Normandy American Cemetery,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>extend your walk to support point WN62,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>discover the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.overlordmuseum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Overlord Museum<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Of course, if you have more time, we recommend exploring the other sites listed in this article to complete your D-Day experience.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-z98SxmM\/1\/9c887500\/L\/i-z98SxmM-L.jpg\" alt=\"Overlord Museum\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=Cimeti%C3%A8re+am%C3%A9ricain+de+Normandie&amp;searchSource=3?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See our offers for organized day tours of D-Day sites in Normandy.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Contemplating the beach and its sculpture <em>Les Braves<\/em><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why observe the beach and its sculpture <em>Les Braves<\/em>?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Erected at Omaha Beach, the <em>Les Braves<\/em> sculpture is an important and poignant memorial. It honors the memory of the soldiers who died during the Normandy Landings in the Second World War. We were captivated by the elegance of this work of art, which blends into the natural setting lost between land and sea. The sharp shapes reminded us of the harshness of the fighting on this beach on June 6, 1944.  <\/p>\n\n<p>We recommend taking the time to observe the beach and the horizon. Can you visualize the scene? Imagine boats loaded with young fighters arriving in the distance, and planes dropping paratroopers from the sky. Next, position yourself with your back to the sea to observe the German defense points, including the top of bunker WN62. A way of imagining what the young Allied soldiers must have felt.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-fmp9z2v\/0\/c39a3878\/L\/i-fmp9z2v-L.jpg\" alt=\"sculpture Les Braves (Omaha Beach)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<p>Omaha Beach is one of the most photographed D-Day beaches. Created by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anilorebanon.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Anilore Banon<\/a> (a French artist specializing in monumental works), the sculpture was installed in 2004 for the 60th commemoration of D-Day. <em>Les Braves<\/em> is composed of 3 metal elements anchored in the sand: <em>Les ailes de l&#8217;espoir<\/em>, <em>Debout la libert\u00e9!<\/em> and <em>Les ailes de la Fraternit\u00e9<\/em>. After taking the time to contemplate the work, we realized that it symbolized heaven, sea and earth, evoking the union of nations and forces that have worked for freedom. We were impressed by this sculpture, which pays tribute to the courage and sacrifice of Allied soldiers.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-53rmKPH\/0\/9120a0cd\/L\/i-53rmKPH-L.jpg\" alt=\"sculpture Les Braves (Omaha Beach)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<p>The beach is accessible free of charge all year round. We advise you to check the weather conditions before coming, as this is an entirely outdoor visit.  <\/p>\n\n<p>A must-see on any tour of the D-Day landings, the beach is very popular. If you want to get around the busy times, we recommend avoiding the summer period and other school vacations. The anniversary date of D-Day (June 6) and other major official events (such as <em>Memorial Day<\/em>, held on the last Monday in May) are also off-limits.  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\"><span>STAYING<\/span> NEAR THE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">D-Day beaches<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"option_titre2\"><strong><span>Option 1: <\/span>Bayeux<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">The most practical option, in our opinion, is to base ourselves in the town of Bayeux. We recommend..:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Domaine de Bayeux<\/strong> in an <sup>18th<\/sup> century mansion &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/domaine-de-bayeux.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1410836&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see all top rated accommodations in Bayeux<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Bayeux\/Hotels\/i-SsX39Jb\/0\/248fd1e7\/L\/Bayeux_hotel_domaine_chambre-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Domaine de Bayeux Hotel\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"option_titre\"><strong><span>Option 2: <\/span>in the countryside<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">In the countryside around the D-Day beaches, you will find beautiful buildings with a lot of charm: farms, manors&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Domaine d&#8217;Utah Beach<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/le-grand-hard.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Ferme de la Ran\u00e7onni\u00e8re <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/ferme-de-la-ranconniere.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Debarquement\/Hotel-Ranconniere\/i-hJw3WGC\/0\/c169ffd0\/L\/ferme_ranconniere_chambre-6-L.jpg\" alt=\"H&#xF4;tel ferme de la Ran&#xE7;onni&#xE8;re\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"option_titre\"><strong><span>Option 3: <\/span>next to one of the beaches  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">If you&#8217;re looking for a seaside holiday or are fascinated by one of the beaches, you can choose a more specific hotel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Villas d&#8217;Arromanches<\/strong> in Gold Beach Beach &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/le-chanteclair.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel La Sapini\u00e8re<\/strong> in Omaha Beach Beach &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/la-sapiniere-saint-laurent-sur-mer.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Arromanches-Gold-beach\/Villas-Arromanches\/i-WRhTHb3\/1\/8438b5dd\/L\/villas_Arromanches-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Villas d'Arromanches\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/hotel-d-day-beaches-normandy-stay-omaha-utah\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all our advice on where to stay to visit the beaches<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/hotel-d-day-beaches-normandy-stay-omaha-utah\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all our tips  <strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3266 img_fleche\" style=\"width: 16px; 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American Cemetery<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit Normandy American Cemetery?<\/h3>\n\n<p>A unique place of commemoration, the American Cemetery houses 9387 graves of Allied soldiers who died in the Second World War, and the names of 1557 missing soldiers are engraved in the Garden of the Missing. We found the experience both moving and rewarding. It&#8217;s a solemn, poignant tribute to the human sacrifices caused by the Normandy landings.  <\/p>\n\n<p>By observing gravestone alleys, we&#8217;ve humanized these individuals and established a connection with the deceased. It&#8217;s a place where we&#8217;ve reflected on the values of peace and gratitude to those who gave their lives for freedom. We highly recommend a visit to this cemetery, as you&#8217;ll never forget it.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-32d6QKW\/1\/1d0f285a\/L\/i-32d6QKW-L.jpg\" alt=\"aisles of graves at the American Cemetery\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<p>At Normandy American Cemetery, you&#8217;ll find several memorials to Allied soldiers:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the museum, visitor center and reflecting pool,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the belvedere,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the alleys of the 10 grave squares,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>symbolic statues,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the chapel and its mosaic ceiling,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the memorial and its bronze statue,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the Garden of the Missing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>We recommend that you consult <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/visiter-cimetiere-americain-colleville-mer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our dedicated article<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-XBHN2KX\/1\/1aa2c330\/L\/i-XBHN2KX-L.jpg\" alt=\"Memorial and its bronze statue\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Memorial and its bronze statue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Schedules:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>open from 9am to 6pm from April to September,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from October to March.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Admission to the cemetery is free for all.<\/p>\n\n<p>Like Omaha Beach, this is a very popular site. We advise you to avoid school vacations and official commemorations.  <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=Cimeti%C3%A8re+am%C3%A9ricain+de+Normandie&amp;searchSource=3?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Consult our guided tours of the D-Day Landings.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Visit the Overlord Museum<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit the Overlord Museum?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Located near the American Cemetery andOmaha Beach, the Overlord Museum covers the period from D-Day to the liberation of Paris. Its name refers to Operation Overlord, the code name for the Allied invasion of the Normandy beaches. The collection was founded by a local who witnessed the war as a teenager. We highly recommend a visit to this museum, which shed light on the unfolding and consequences of D-Day. In fact, it&#8217;s included in <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-d-day-museums-normandy-list\/#3_Overlord_Museum_Omaha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article on the 7 best D-Day museums<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-5Gt2Sn3\/1\/0c6046dd\/L\/i-5Gt2Sn3-L.jpg\" alt=\"Overlord Museum\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<p>This museum is famous for:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>tanks and armored vehicles,  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>its impressive collection of artifacts showing the life of soldiers (documents, souvenirs, personal effects),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>its recreations of period scenes,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>his uniforms,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>his portrait gallery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-VtRnK2k\/1\/994d456a\/L\/i-VtRnK2k-L.jpg\" alt=\"Overlord Museum\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Schedules:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>open from 10am to 5:30pm in February, March, October, November and December,  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>open from 10am to 6:30pm in April, May and September,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>open from 9.30am to 7pm between June and August.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>full adult price: \u20ac9.50,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced price (children aged 7 to 15): \u20ac7,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>free for children under 7 and veterans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Official website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.overlordmuseum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Our dedicated article will be available soon.  <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Discover bunker WN62<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why explore the WN62 fulcrum?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Continuing along Omaha Beach towards Colleville-sur-Mer beach, you&#8217;ll come across the road to bunker WN62. Perched on a promontory high above the vast expanse of sand, it faces the sea. We recommend a visit to complete your WWII-themed tour. This immersion in the heart of a German defense point that was supposed to counter the Normandy Landings in June 1944 left a lasting impression on us. We suggest you use your imagination, and try to put yourself in the shoes of a soldier lurking in a bunker, watching the enemy on the horizon. How were they supposed to feel?  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-ZPQMBRb\/1\/79698b05\/L\/i-ZPQMBRb-L.jpg\" alt=\"monument to the 5th special engineering brigade\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monument to the 5th Special Brigade of Engineers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<p>At observation post <a href=\"https:\/\/collevillesurmer.fr\/wn-62\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">WN62<\/a>, you&#8217;ll be able to watch:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 bunkers and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bayeuxmuseum.com\/musee-memorial-de-la-bataille-de-normandie\/bayeux-parcourir-le-musee-bataille-de-normandie\/niveau-3-bis\/tobrouk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">tobrouks<\/a> for machine guns,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>shelters,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a monument to the 5th Special Engineering Brigade,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a monument to the 1st infantry division, the <em>Big Red One<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-BZSGd4b\/1\/cff136d9\/L\/i-BZSGd4b-L.jpg\" alt=\"Monument to the 1st infantry division\" style=\"width:702px;height:526px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monument to the 1st infantry division<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<p>We recommend that you check the weather conditions before visiting WN62. The visit will take place almost entirely outdoors. Access to the site is free of charge.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re passionate about blockhouses, we recommend a visit to the Mus\u00e9e du Mur de l&#8217;Atlantique in Ouistreham.  <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/grand-bunker-museum-wall-atlantic-ouistreham\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our article on Le Grand Bunker in Ouistreham.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Explore theOmaha Beach<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visitOmaha Beach?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Located 200m from Omaha beach, this museum is dedicated to preserving the memory of the soldiers who died during the Normandy landings. It provides an immersive, educational presentation of the events and issues at stake at this crucial moment in history. We discovered detailed information on operations, military strategies, and the lives and sacrifices of the soldiers and civilians involved.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-pPCrtMN\/1\/acf7bffe\/L\/i-pPCrtMN-L.jpg\" alt=\"Museum (Memorial) ofOmaha Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<p>This memorial houses a vast collection of artifacts relating to D-Day on June 6, 1944:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>personal items,  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a short film,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>period photographs,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reconstructions with mannequins,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>weapons,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>soldiers&#8217; outfits,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>vehicles,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>historical documents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-fv6pgRr\/1\/b44daf53\/L\/i-fv6pgRr-L.jpg\" alt=\"Museum (Memorial) ofOmaha Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Schedules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>open from 10am to 5pm in February, from 10am to 6pm in March, from 9:30am to 6:30pm in April, May and September, from 9:30am to 7pm from June to August, from 9:30am to 6pm in October,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>closed in November, December and January.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>full adult price: \u20ac7.50,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>children (7 to 15): \u20ac4.50.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Official website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musee-memorial-omaha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Our dedicated article will be available soon.  <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\"><span>MORE<\/span> ABOUT THE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">D-Day sites<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_box wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/normandy-battle-sites-d-day-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">The best landing sites to visit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-landing-beaches-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Visit the 5 D-Day landing beaches<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Where to stay &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/hotel-d-day-beaches-normandy-stay-omaha-utah\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best hotels near the beach<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-d-day-museums-normandy-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The best D-Day museums in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/?p=12390\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">German batteries to visit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Car rental tips: <a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3232\" href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-caen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caen<\/a> &#8211; <a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3156\" href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-cdg-airport-paris\/\">Roissy-CDG<\/a> &#8211; <a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3210\" href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-orly-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orly<\/a> &#8211; <a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3177\" href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-beauvais-airport\/\">Beauvais<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-omaha-beach-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit Omaha Beach<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-utah-beach-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit Utah Beach<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-gold-beach-normandy-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit Gold Beach<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-sword-beach-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit Sword Beach<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Visit Juno Beach (coming soon)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column ville-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full img-portrait\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Utah_beach_Normandie-9680-L-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7367\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Utah_beach_Normandie-9680-L-2.png 420w, https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Utah_beach_Normandie-9680-L-2-300x286.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Discover Port Mulberry (Vierville-sur-Mer)<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit the artificial harbour (Omaha Beach)?<\/h3>\n\n<p>The Allies deployed this artificial harbor to facilitate the supply of troops and equipment needed during the D-Day landings. It was installed in just 2 weeks. Mulberry Harbour was a massive, ingenious infrastructure comprising floating caissons, quays, piers and other elements needed to unload cargo ships. These temporary facilities played a crucial role in the continuous supply of vital resources to Allied forces. We were able to observe the remains of this construction, and imagine the ballet of boats and soldiers at the time.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-cLzShqS\/1\/bd60b2b4\/L\/i-cLzShqS-L.jpg\" alt=\"port Mulberry (Vierville-sur-Mer)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll really have to use your imagination here, as there aren&#8217;t many remnants of the artificial harbour left. However, you can still see the pontoon sunk into the sand, and wrecks of reinforced concrete caissons at low tide.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-jVs8GqL\/1\/fb19831d\/L\/i-jVs8GqL-L.jpg\" alt=\"Mulberry artificial harbor\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<p>We recommend checking weather conditions before visiting the artificial harbour.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you want to see the wrecks of reinforced concrete caissons, you&#8217;ll have to visit Mulberry Harbour at low tide. 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Visit the D-Day Museum (Omaha Beach)<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit the D-Day Museum (Omaha Beach)?<\/h3>\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a small museum with lots of character, housed in an authentic American period building. This is an interesting private collection. It is divided into 2 parts: inside and outside. As soon as we arrived, we were able to see large pieces such as an armored turret, as well as smaller ones once inside the monument.<br\/>If you want a lot of explanation, this is not the museum for you. The pieces are displayed in large, unorganized showcases. But if you&#8217;re the kind of person who likes to rummage around for surprising objects, you&#8217;ll love it.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-JMhcDJd\/1\/6f5cf16a\/L\/i-JMhcDJd-L.jpg\" alt=\"D-Day Museum (Omaha Beach)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll be able to observe:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>LCVP &#8220;Higgins Boat&#8221; barges,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an armored turret,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>of the Mulberry&#8217;s floating bridges,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>several artillery pieces,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a collection of rare objects,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>period reconstructions and models,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the Goliath tank,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the para motorcycle,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enigma encoder,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an 11-minute virtual reality film retracing the first hours of Dday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-zHwfv9L\/1\/94755932\/L\/i-zHwfv9L-L.jpg\" alt=\"D-Day Museum (Omaha Beach)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Schedules:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>open from 10:30 am to 6 pm in April, May and September,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>open from 10am to 7pm between June and August,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>closed between October and March.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>full adult price: \u20ac7,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>free for children under 8 and veterans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Official website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dday-omaha.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Our dedicated article will be available soon.  <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Visit the Civil Museum (before, during and after the war)<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit the Civil Museum (Omaha Beach)?<\/h3>\n\n<p>For a change from weapons of war, uniforms and tanks, discover this tiny museum with a fine collection of everyday objects (from before, during and after the war). We were able to take advantage of this breathing space to discover another aspect of war. By exploring the everyday tools used by civilians during the Occupation, we&#8217;ve taken a fresh look at this period in history. Thanks to our visit to the museum, we were able to understand that life went on despite the violence of the confrontations. Unlike our grandparents, we didn&#8217;t experience life under the Occupation.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-FX3fwhZ\/1\/c8617300\/L\/i-FX3fwhZ-L.jpg\" alt=\"Civil museum (before, during and after the war)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<p>This museum is teeming with everyday objects of all kinds:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>shoes,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>handbag,  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cradles,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iron supply cans,  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>record player,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>kitchen tools,  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>car,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>bikes&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-qKKvJhP\/1\/9ddb5f0c\/L\/i-qKKvJhP-L.jpg\" alt=\"Civil museum (before, during and after the war)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Schedules:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>open from 2pm to 6pm between February and September,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>open by appointment only between October and December.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>full adult price: \u20ac5.50,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>children (8 to 16): \u20ac4.50,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>free for children under 8.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Our dedicated article will be available soon.  <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">USE OUR GUIDE TO PLAN A  <br\/><span>DREAM TRIP<\/span> TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">All the information you need for your trip:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" id=\"liste_discover\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 maps that make planning easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>160+ pre-selected locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical advice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300+ photos to help you choose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size bouton_10 is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-14c487f4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"font-size:13px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/ebook-guide-road-trip-normandy\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover >><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Box-Ebook-Normandy-EN.png\" alt=\"Box Ebook Corsica FR\" style=\"width:203px;height:157px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Discover the Big Red One Assault Museum<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit the Big Red One Museum (Colleville-sur-Mer)?<\/h3>\n\n<p>This is another small museum on the D-Day landings, but it has the particularity of being dedicated to the 1st American Infantry Division Big Red One. The fruit of the personal collection of the passionate Pierre-Louis Gosselin, it features unique period objects whose owner can tell you the story in detail! We particularly enjoyed the intelligence reports and his explanations of how he found certain objects.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-hhJ2CjZ\/1\/a7f2d463\/L\/i-hhJ2CjZ-L.jpg\" alt=\"Big Red One Assault Museum\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<p>The museum isn&#8217;t very large, but you&#8217;ll be able to see objects relating to the 1st American Infantry Division Big Red One:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>uniforms,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>helmets,  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>badges,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>equipment,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>archive photos,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>period documents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-jzKdmnW\/1\/876ba06a\/L\/i-jzKdmnW-L.jpg\" alt=\"Big Red One Assault Museum\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Schedules:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>April to May and September to October\/November, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm daily except Tuesdays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From mid-May to mid-September, 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm daily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>full adult price: \u20ac7,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>children: \u20ac5.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-museum-big-red-one-assault-colleville-sur-mer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Our dedicated article is now available<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Visit the Maison de la Lib\u00e9ration (Omaha Beach)<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit the Maison de la Lib\u00e9ration (Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer)?<\/h3>\n\n<p>To complete your D-Day tour, you can visit the first house liberated on the morning of June 6, 1944 at Omaha Beach. It now houses a g\u00eete, so it&#8217;s even possible to stay directly on site. This house marked by history can be visited, on request, during evenings or guided tours offered by the Association des fleurs de la R\u00e9sistance. More information on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maisondelaliberation.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-NL78zCD\/1\/80394b68\/L\/i-NL78zCD-L.jpg\" alt=\"Maison de la Lib&#xE9;ration (Omaha Beach)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you&#8217;ll discover<\/h3>\n\n<p>Unfortunately, we haven&#8217;t been to the Omaha vigils (yet!), but they understand:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a projection of the before, during and after D-Day,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>testimonies from veterans, resistance fighters and civilians told by candlelight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-pLz6Vm4\/1\/1cb95896\/L\/i-pLz6Vm4-L.jpg\" alt=\"Maison de la Lib&#xE9;ration (Omaha Beach)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to sleep in the Maison de la Lib\u00e9ration, it&#8217;s possible, but availability is limited.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/maison-de-la-liberation-6-juin-1944-saint-laurent-sur-mer.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See offers for the Maison de la Lib\u00e9ration g\u00eete.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\"><span>PLAN YOUR TRIP<\/span> TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-top:10px;\" class=\"option_titre2\"><strong><span><\/span>Inspiration destinations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Deciding <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-go-normandy-destinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">where to go in Normandy<\/a> &#8211; the best destinations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Our weekend ideas: <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/ideas-weekend-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best-of<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/idea-romantic-weekend-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">romantic<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/weekend-unusual-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unusual<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/seaside-weekend-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seaside<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/weekend-luxury-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">luxury<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/ideas-weekend-family-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">family<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/seaside-hotel-normandy-near-beach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">16 seaside hotels in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/plus-beaux-hotels-charme-normandie-avis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful charming hotels in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Honfleur\/i-9B7t4h8\/0\/768041c8\/L\/Honfleur_coucher_soleil-15-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-top:10px;\" class=\"option_titre\"><strong><span s=\"\"><\/span>  Best of<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-towns-normandy-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best cities in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-beaches-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful beaches of Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful villages of Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best castles of Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-abbeys-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best abbeys of Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Read our complete guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visiting-mont-saint-michel-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit the Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Discover the <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/normandy-battle-sites-d-day-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">D-Day sites<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Etretat-falaise-aval\/i-T9X65rq\/7\/d9bf1b0c\/L\/falaises_etretat_normandie-6956-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-top:10px;\" class=\"option_titre\"><strong><span><\/span>  Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-normandy-best-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in Normandy<\/a> &#8211; best places and hotels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">See our tips for renting a car at <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-cdg-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDG airport<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-orly-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orly airport<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-beauvais-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beauvais airport<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-caen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-rouen-train-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rouen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-bayeux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bayeux<\/a>&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Bayeux\/Ville\/i-7m2kFVR\/1\/ca62aa6c\/L\/Bayeux_ville-12-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/normandy-road-trip\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all our tips  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3266 img_fleche\" style=\"width: 16px;  \" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ArrowRight.png\" alt=\"arrow\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box-texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do nearOmaha Beach<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">La Pointe du Hoc<\/h3>\n\n<p>This coastal promontory between Omaha and Utah beaches is the ideal transition from the former to the latter. Pointe du Hoc was a key objective targeted by Allied forces during the Normandy landings on June 6, 1944. This Nazi fortified site, with its heavy guns and other defensive installations, was very difficult for the Rangers to secure. There were heavy casualties. We found it an important site, because it testifies to the Allies&#8217; deep-seated determination to do whatever it took to liberate Europe.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R21e-Pointe-du-Hoc\/i-jzF9zC8\/4\/cd53758e\/L\/pointe_du_hoc_Normandie-6067-L.jpg\" alt=\"La Pointe du Hoc\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Battery of Longues-sur-Mer<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?sca_esv=557804163&amp;q=comment+prononcer+blockhaus&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOMIfcRozS3w8sc9YSmjSWtOXmPU4eINKMrPK81LzkwsyczPExLlYglJLcoV4pXi5uJMyslPzs5ILC22YlFiSiviWcQqnZyfm5uaV6JQANSVn5ecWqQAVwQA__DWB14AAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;sqi=2&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiw78Si--OAAxVjVaQEHX4-DOYQ3eEDegQIEhAH\"><\/a><\/h3>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?sca_esv=557804163&amp;q=comment+prononcer+blockhaus&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOMIfcRozS3w8sc9YSmjSWtOXmPU4eINKMrPK81LzkwsyczPExLlYglJLcoV4pXi5uJMyslPzs5ILC22YlFiSiviWcQqnZyfm5uaV6JQANSVn5ecWqQAVwQA__DWB14AAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;sqi=2&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiw78Si--OAAxVjVaQEHX4-DOYQ3eEDegQIEhAH\"><\/a>Would you like to visit other D-Day blockhouses? Longues-sur-Mer is home to a series of German coastal batteries, set on a cliff facing the English Channel. This major structure of the <a href=\"http:\/\/museegrandbunker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Atlantic Wall<\/a> played a strategic role at the time of the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944. We were shown a fire command post and 4 casemates.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R21b-Longues-sur-mer\/i-kMMcxBn\/4\/dfe0e873\/L\/longues_sur_mer_Normandie-4736-L.jpg\" alt=\"Battery of Longues-sur-Mer\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">La Cambe Cemetery<\/h3>\n\n<p>The German military cemetery at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lacambe.fr\/tourisme\/cimetiere-allemand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">La Cambe<\/a> was inaugurated in 1961. With over 21,000 headstones, it is very different from the American Cemetery atOmaha Beach. We thought it would be interesting to compare these two sites, which ultimately share the same objective: to pay tribute to the soldiers who died in the Second World War. Even if they were enemies, they were all human beings first and foremost.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-zfx8nQ8\/1\/3a74c7bd\/L\/i-zfx8nQ8-L.jpg\" alt=\"La Cambe Cemetery\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">OUR ADVICE FOR <span>RENTING A CAR<\/span> IN<span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\"> Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:14px\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>car that is comfortable enough <\/strong>(distances can be long) but <strong>compact<\/strong> (some parking lots and villages are narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think of the<strong>complete insurance<\/strong> (some roads are tortuous and narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full voiture_image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7241\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328.png 421w, https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;amp;chan=NL\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See available cars  <strong>   <\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3266 img_fleche\" style=\"width: 16px;  \" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ArrowRight.png\" alt=\"arrow\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-france-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all our tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maisy Battery<\/h3>\n\n<p>Located in Grandcamp-Maisy, a 25-minute drive fromOmaha Beach, this German battery was one of the key defensive positions of the Atlantic Wall during the Second World War. It remained largely unknown for decades before being rediscovered and opened to the public as a historic site in the 2000s. We were able to explore these Nazi fortifications and military installations, and discover the complex history of this forgotten defensive position.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-dqPks7Q\/1\/9bc1ac54\/L\/i-dqPks7Q-L.jpg\" alt=\"Maisy Battery\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bayeux<\/h3>\n\n<p>We strongly recommend that you take advantage of your visit toOmaha Beach to visit Bayeux afterwards. The Normandy town is a 30-minute drive away, and is packed with treasures, including the famous Bayeux Tapestry. In fact, we&#8217;ve written <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-bayeux-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a full article compiling the 12 must-do activities<\/a> in the city.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-ZPB9JZq\/1\/27d8e555\/L\/i-ZPB9JZq-L.jpg\" alt=\"Bayeux Tapestry\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit the other D-Day beaches: Utah, Gold, Sword, Juno<\/h2>\n\n<p>After visiting Omaha Beach, would you like to discover the other D-Day beaches? Take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-landing-beaches-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article on the 5 D-Day landing beaches<\/a>, and our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/normandy-battle-sites-d-day-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the best sites<\/a>, and decide on your next destination. They&#8217;re all must-sees on a trip to Normandy. Their story is both heartbreaking and inspiring.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What to do at Utah Beach (coming soon),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What to do in Gold Beach (coming soon),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What to do at Juno Beach (coming soon),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What to do in Sword Beach (coming soon).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-zc2xPZn\/1\/b4aec924\/L\/i-zc2xPZn-L.jpg\" alt=\"Gold Beach&#10;\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gold Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" 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