{"id":653,"date":"2022-10-13T09:58:27","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T07:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/visit-beaches-normandy\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T11:43:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T09:43:02","slug":"visit-landing-beaches-normandy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-landing-beaches-normandy\/","title":{"rendered":"Visiting the 5 D-Day landing beaches (in Normandy)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sand, dunes, cliffs&#8230; but also bunkers, sculptures and museums. The <strong>5 D-Day landing beaches<\/strong> are a must for any trip to Normandy.<br\/>Their story is both heartbreaking and inspiring. Each of these beaches now has memorials and museums to help us remember.<br\/>Here is our <strong>complete guide<\/strong> to prepare your visit with:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Utah Beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Omaha Beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gold Beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Juno Beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sword Beach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/visiting-d-day-landing-beaches-Normandy-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"visit Normandy landing beaches D-Day\" class=\"wp-image-476\" style=\"width:768px;height:576px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the area anonymously, making our own choices, and paying all our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy : Map + tips  <\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 5 landing beaches &#8211; map and introduction<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Operation Overlord, a.k.a. the Normandy invasion, began on June 6, 1944. 5 main areas were strategically chosen by the Allies on the Normandy coast. They cover a section of more than 80km (50 miles). Code names have been given:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Utah Beach, the westernmost beach where American troops landed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Omaha Beach, where American troops landed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gold Beach, where British troops landed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Juno Beach where Canadian troops landed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sword Beach where British troops landed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is a short introduction video of each track:<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"VISITER LES PLAGES DU DEBARQUEMENT NORMANDIE\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t8iuHICMpiQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is a map to help you locate them:<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"image-border-class\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Map-D-day-landing-beaches-normandy-france-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Map of Normandy landing beaches France\" class=\"wp-image-647\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map of the Normandy landing beaches<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f3fbf2;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<p class=\"titre_box_une\" style=\"margin-bottom:0px\">BEFORE OUR TIPS + PHOTOS<br\/>HERE ARE OUR <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">favorites<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile texte_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column img_icone is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized image_icone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/car@3x.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5433\" style=\"width:67px;height:67px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/car@3x.png 96w, https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/car@3x-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our favorite car rental platform<\/strong> with great offers: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=NL&amp;data2=une\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile texte_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column img_icone is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized image_icone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RL-pictogrammes_Photo-Normandie-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5983\" style=\"width:67px;height:67px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RL-pictogrammes_Photo-Normandie-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RL-pictogrammes_Photo-Normandie-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RL-pictogrammes_Photo-Normandie-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RL-pictogrammes_Photo-Normandie-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RL-pictogrammes_Photo-Normandie-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RL-pictogrammes_Photo-Normandie-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RL-pictogrammes_Photo-Normandie.png 1043w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Must-See<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/caen-l315\/caen-billet-d-entree-au-musee-memorial-t447044\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=NL_une\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Book your tickets for the Caen Memorial Museum<\/a><br\/><strong>Excursion<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/paris-l16\/depuis-paris-plages-du-debarquement-en-normandie-t62060\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=NL_une\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Visit the D-Day landing beaches from Paris<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile texte_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column img_icone is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image_icone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RL-pictogrammes_Village-Normandie-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RL-pictogrammes_Village-Normandie-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RL-pictogrammes_Village-Normandie-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RL-pictogrammes_Village-Normandie-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RL-pictogrammes_Village-Normandie-768x769.png 768w, https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RL-pictogrammes_Village-Normandie-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RL-pictogrammes_Village-Normandie-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RL-pictogrammes_Village-Normandie.png 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our favorite places to stay:<br\/><strong>Hotel Domain de Bayeux<\/strong>, elegant and central &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/domaine-de-bayeux.html?aid=2281719&amp;label=une\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see photos and availability<\/a><br\/><strong>Hotel Domaine d&#8217;Utah Beach<\/strong>, for the north &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/le-grand-hard.html?aid=2281719&amp;label=une\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see photos and availability<\/a><br\/><strong>H\u00f4tel Ferme de la Ran\u00e7onni\u00e8re<\/strong>, the charm of the countryside &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/ferme-de-la-ranconniere.html?aid=2281719&amp;label=une\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">view photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which D-Day beach to visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Around these 5 beaches, you will find cemeteries, batteries, memorials and museums. They are all fascinating to discover.<br\/>Depending on your family history, you can choose the one that interests you the most.<br\/>And if you don&#8217;t know about special family ties, here are our opinions to help you choose:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Utah Beach is the most <strong>fun<\/strong>: an open-air museum, a battery and the new D-Day Experience nearby.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Omaha Beach is the most <strong>emotional<\/strong>: the magnificent sculpture on the beach, the intensity of the American cemetery. We didn&#8217;t expect to feel so many overwhelming emotions as we stood in front of all these crosses lined up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gold Beach is the most <strong>visually fascinating:<\/strong> the remains of the temporary port appear at low tide, the view from the cliffs&#8230;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Juno Beach is the <strong>quickest to visit <\/strong>&#8211; if you&#8217;re short on time, the beach and museum are right next to each other.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sword Beach is the most <strong>strategy-oriented<\/strong> &#8211; no beach experience here, but the Antalntic Wall Museum in the Bunker is a unique experience, and the Pegasus Memorial tells us more about this critical victory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22a-Arromanches\/i-XrT7bCs\/4\/e105a5ba\/L\/arromanches_Normandie-5189-L.jpg\" alt=\"Representation of the fighting during the landing at Arromanches\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to visit the D-Day beaches in Normandy?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not recommend public transportation to visit the landing beaches. There are some local buses, but not very frequent and with many stops for the locals.<br\/>Your best options are:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By car  <\/strong><br\/>Visiting by car gives you a lot of flexibility in choosing where to go and how much time to spend at each place.<br\/>You can rent at <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-cdg-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDG<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-orly-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orly<\/a> airports, or Caen<a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-caen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(see our tips<\/a>) or your point of arrival in France &#8211; note that Bayeux has very few choices<a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-bayeux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(read more<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#d9e3de;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 has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#d9e3de\">\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 style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\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>Remember to take out<strong>comprehensive insurance<\/strong> (some roads are winding 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-8f761849 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-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=NL\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See available cars  <strong>   <\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3266 img_fleche\" style=\"width: 16px; 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small group with a battery, a cemetery and a beach &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/saint-laurent-sur-mer-l166701\/depuis-paris-la-normandie-et-le-debarquement-t1697\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see program and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private tour from Paris, Bayeux, Caen&#8230; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/plages-du-debarquement-du-jour-j-l5057?adults=1&amp;searchSource=7&amp;interestFilters=tc-221&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See options<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guided tour from Bayeux with an American focus &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Bayeux\/Full-Day-Private-American-D-Day-Tour-from-Bayeux\/d909-152014P1?pid=P00074304&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see program and availability<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jeep tour &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/viator.com\/tours\/Bayeux\/Omaha-Highlights-Tour\/d909-23660P6?pid=P00074304&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see program and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Juno Beach, excursion for Canadians departing from Paris &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/paris-l16\/plage-canadienne-de-juno-beach-en-normandie-petit-groupe-au-depart-de-paris-t203944\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see program and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=plages%20d%C3%A9barquement%20normandie&amp;searchSource=7&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see all options on Getyourguide<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/selector.viator.com\/searchResults\/all?text=Plages+d%C3%A9barquement+normandie&amp;pid=P00074304&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">all options on Viator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R7e-Utah-beach\/i-QRfdKHJ\/4\/782de40a\/L\/Utah_beach_Normandie-9696-L.jpg\" alt=\"Road along Utah Beach with museum sign\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long to visit the landing beaches<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s start by discussing a little bit about the driving times between locations. This will give you an idea of what is feasible:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From Caen to Bayeux = 30 min drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bayeux to Utah Beach = 50 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utah Beach to Omaha Beach = 45 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Omaha Beach to Gold Beach = 45 min.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gold Beach to Juno Beach = 15 min.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Juno Beach to Sword Beach = 30 min.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Sword Beach to Caen = 20 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paris to Omaha Beach = 3h30<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can get an overview in one day.<br\/>But for a more complete vision and to immerse yourself in the history we recommend 3 to 5 days, or even a week if you are passionate.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R7e-Utah-beach\/i-NVTvv9D\/4\/f79d08db\/L\/Utah_beach_Normandie-9689-L.jpg\" alt=\"Tanks on Utah Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which city is the most convenient to visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most convenient cities to stay and visit all the landing beaches are :<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bayeux, a charming little town inland  <br\/><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 the best hotel offers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arromanches-les-bains, central and by the sea, at Gold Beach  <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1408564&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 the best hotel offers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caen is the largest city in the area<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1416098&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 the best hotel offers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#d9e3de;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><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-8f761849 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" 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-8f761849 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" 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>Domaine d&#8217;Utah Beach Hotel<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/le-grand-hard.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\"><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-8f761849 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" 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>Villas d&#8217;Arromanches Hotel<\/strong> in Gold Beach &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/le-chanteclair.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\"><strong>La Sapini\u00e8re Hotel<\/strong> in Omaha 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\">see prices, photos 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 wp-block-paragraph\" 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-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/hotel-d-day-beaches-normandy-stay-omaha-utah\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all our tips  <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\"\/><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Utah Beach<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">D-Day at Utah Beach &#8211; facts and figures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Utah was the westernmost beach of the landing.<br\/>It covered the section between Pouppeville and La Madeleine with the sub-areas Tare Green, Uncle Red and Victor.<br\/>The section is 3 miles long (about 5km).<br\/>23,000 <strong>American<\/strong> troops landed here.<br\/>Casualties were the lowest with 187 men killed or wounded.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R7e-Utah-beach\/i-4K3w6Dc\/3\/bbe526f5\/L\/Utah_beach_Normandie-9677-L.jpg\" alt=\"landing beach at Utah Beach with flags\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Utah Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit to the beach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The beach is easy to visit with a small dune, viewpoints and a large stretch of sand at low tide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R7e-Utah-beach\/i-7WF7qmX\/3\/94203c33\/L\/Utah_beach_Normandie-9669-L.jpg\" alt=\"sandy beach at Utah Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barges and mannequins are installed not far from the museum, which allows to visualize a little better what the landing was like.<br\/>But it&#8217;s hard to imagine this peaceful view with the sounds of gunfire, explosions and all the warships in the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R7e-Utah-beach\/i-kJgrKTD\/3\/11491737\/L\/Utah_beach_Normandie-9680-L.jpg\" alt=\"Scenes of war on Utah Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A little further down the beach, there are also some bunkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R7e-Utah-beach\/i-KRKq884\/3\/f8bced63\/L\/Utah_beach_Normandie-9686-L.jpg\" alt=\"Bunker at Utah Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Museums around Sainte-M\u00e8re-l&#8217;\u00c9glise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main museum is the <strong>Utah Beach Landing Museum<\/strong> right on the beach. It tells in 10 sequences the events of D-Day.<br\/>It is a chronological journey from preparation to victory.<br\/>Open all year round<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R7e-Utah-beach\/i-qTsd3LR\/3\/564cb06f\/L\/Utah_beach_Normandie-9681-L.jpg\" alt=\"Utah Beach Museum\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the region is full of other museums and sites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Airbone Museum<\/strong> with a superb scenography to understand the experience of the parachutists on the day of the landing<br\/>Closed in December and January except during school vacations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>D-Day Experience<\/strong>: an immersive museum with flight simulator<br\/>Open all year round<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Azeville Battery<\/strong> with an impressive underground complex<br\/>Open from April to November 11<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Normandy Victory Museum<\/strong>, about the Battle of the Hedges<br\/>Open from April to October and partially in winter (weekends and vacations)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See more <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-utah-beach-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">activities at Utah Beach<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R7e-Utah-beach\/i-dGNWSzZ\/3\/16e850a9\/L\/Utah_beach_Normandie-9683-L.jpg\" alt=\"Utah Beach open-air museum\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information to visit<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Utah Beach is the most remote and scattered of the beaches.<br\/>The museums are along the beach, in Sainte-M\u00e8re-l&#8217;\u00e9glise and in Carentan.<br\/>You should plan at least one day but 2 days will allow you to cover more places.<br\/>We stayed at the Domaine Utah Beach &#8211; Le Grand Hard hotel: a beautiful 17th-century farmhouse turned charming hotel, with a restaurant renowned for its quality meat. A great time surrounded by nature!<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/le-grand-hard.htmlhttps:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/le-grand-hard.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See photos, prices and availability<\/a><br\/>Otherwise, there are hotels all around Sainte-M\u00e8re-l&#8217;\u00e9glise &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?landmark=262407&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see the top-rated hotels around Utah Beach<\/a><\/p>\n\n\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-8f761849 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" 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-f5f78b3b 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<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Omaha Beach<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The landing at Omaha Beach &#8211; facts and figures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Omaha, the largest, is probably the best known of the D-Day beaches.<br\/>It covered the section between Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes and Vierville-sur-Mer, with the sub-areas Charlie, Dog, Easy and Fox.<br\/>The section is 6 miles long (about 10 km).<br\/>34,000 <strong>American<\/strong> troops landed here.<br\/>Losses were highest, with 2,400 killed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R21d-Omaha\/i-jzCGC84\/3\/90886a0b\/L\/omaha_beach_Normandie-4875-L.jpg\" alt=\"sandy beach at Omaha Beach\" style=\"width:702px;height:467px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit to the beach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Omaha Beach is the most difficult to visualize.<br\/>The beach has a promenade right on the edge and is very touristy with bathers.<br\/>It is still one of the most photographed with the sculpture &#8220;The Braves&#8221;. It is composed of 3 elements: &#8220;Wings of Hope&#8221;, &#8220;Stand Up for Freedom&#8221; and &#8220;Wings of Brotherhood&#8221;. Created by Anilore Banon, it was installed in 2004, for the 60th commemoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R21d-Omaha\/i-6GTwqvB\/3\/41c88e91\/L\/omaha_beach_Normandie-4870-L.jpg\" alt=\"Sculpture at Omaha Beach landing beach\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Omaha Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The only signs of the war are the memorials and some bunker ruins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R21d-Omaha\/i-3dvTF9h\/3\/a0a6c980\/L\/omaha_beach_Normandie-4864-L.jpg\" alt=\"Memorial at Omaha Beach\" style=\"width:702px;height:467px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Museums near Colleville-sur-Mer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>American Cemetery:<\/strong> 9387 perfectly aligned tombstones, garden, chapel, memorial, and a small museum giving the content of Operation Overlord.<br\/>Open all year round<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overlord Museum:<\/strong> near the American cemetery, one of the richest in terms of artifacts of the landing and the war. With a museography adapted to children.<br\/>Closed in January and early February.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Pointe du Hoc:<\/strong> a strategic place of the German fortifications. The walk around the point takes you to see different bunkers above the cliffs.<br\/>Open all year round<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Big Red One Assault Museum<\/strong>: museum dedicated to the 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army nicknamed &#8220;The Big Red One<br\/>Open from March to November<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maisy Battery<\/strong>: Battery rediscovered in 2006 with many underground passages.<br\/>Open from April to September<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D-Day Omaha Museum &#8211; open from April to September<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liberation House &#8211; open from May to September<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Omaha Beach Memorial Museum &#8211; open June to September<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-omaha-beach-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">activities around Omaha Beach<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R21d-Omaha\/i-3cXtfnX\/3\/cbfa6d4a\/L\/Omaha_Beach_area_Normandie-4833-L.jpg\" alt=\"Overlord Museum at Omaha Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information to visit<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Omaha Beach is less remote but still requires a bit of a drive from Caen.<br\/>The beach and the museums are grouped together, but to visit the Pointe de Hoc and the Maisy battery, you have to drive a little.<br\/>You should plan at least one day but 2 days will allow you to cover more places.<br\/>We stayed in Bayeux (25 min drive) at the Domaine de Bayeux: a charming hotel in the center of Bayeux surrounded by a French-style park.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/domaine-de-bayeux.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See photos, prices and availability<\/a><br\/>Otherwise, there are hotels all around Colleville-sur-Mer &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?landmark=262404&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see the top-rated hotels around Omaha Beach<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R21d-Omaha\/i-fTgN4Sz\/3\/4c0e5dcc\/L\/cimetiere_americain_omaha_Normandie-4851-L.jpg\" alt=\"Omaha Beach American Cemetery\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\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-8f761849 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<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Gold Beach<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Landing at Gold Beach &#8211; facts and figures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gold Beach covered the section between Longues-sur-Mer and La Rivi\u00e8re, with sub-sectors How, Item, Jig and King.<br\/>The section is 5 miles long (about 8 km).<br\/>25,000 <strong>British<\/strong> troops landed here.<br\/>Casualties amounted to 400 killed.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22a-Arromanches\/i-97h7T5p\/3\/3b5d3f78\/L\/arromanches_Normandie-5173-L.jpg\" alt=\"landing beach at Gold Beach aka Arromanches-sur-mer  \"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gold Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit to the beach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Arromanches section of Gold Beach is one of the most visually interesting of the D-Day landing beaches.<br\/>At low tide, pieces of the artificial harbor (Mulberries) appear clearly and you can approach them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22a-Arromanches\/i-PmJVdWF\/3\/968b0b9e\/L\/arromanches_Normandie-6115-L.jpg\" alt=\"Remains of Mulberry Harbor in Gold Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The beach of Arromanches is surrounded by cliffs. This allows to have beautiful views from the top of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22a-Arromanches\/i-sWk2JTM\/3\/8613e762\/L\/arromanches_Normandie-5151-L.jpg\" alt=\"cliffs at Gold Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And at the entrance to the beach, near the museum, you can appreciate several pieces of equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22a-Arromanches\/i-MdSCk9x\/3\/cc271df3\/L\/arromanches_Normandie-6112-L.jpg\" alt=\"Gold Beach\" style=\"width:702px;height:526px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Museums in Arromanches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The D-Day Museum<\/strong>: presentation of the history of the British artificial harbor with the challenge of its construction and its key role in the victory.<br\/>Closed in January<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The circular cinema <strong>Arromanches 360<\/strong>: with 9 circular screens, the film &#8220;100 days of Normandy&#8221; plunges you during 19 minutes in the heart of the terrible battle.<br\/>Closed in January<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The battery of Longues-Sur-Mer<\/strong>: a superb site on the cliffs with access to a fire command post, 4 reinforced concrete casemates and artillery pieces.<br\/>Accessible all year round<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>America Gold Beach Museum<\/strong>: dedicated to the first USA-France airmail link and the British landing in the &#8220;King&#8221; sector.<br\/>Open from March to October<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Museum of underwater wrecks &#8211; open from June to September<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-gold-beach-normandy-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">activities around Gold Beach<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22a-Arromanches\/i-Fqft6t9\/3\/e27f105d\/L\/arromanches_Normandie-6111-L.jpg\" alt=\"Landing museum in Arromanches\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information to visit<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The beach of Arromanches is very central. It is a good base to visit the landing beaches.<br\/>The beach and the museums are grouped together. And the battery is only 15 minutes away.<br\/>It is necessary to plan at least one day and to organize to visit the beach at low tide.<br\/>We stayed at the hotel Les Villas d&#8217;Arromanches: a charming hotel in a 19th century villa on the heights of the city. 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Juno Beach<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The landings at Juno Beach &#8211; facts and figures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Juno Beach was the landing site for the Canadian army.<br\/>It covered the section between La Rivi\u00e8re and Saint Aubin-sur-Mer, with the Love, Mike and Nan sub-sectors.<br\/>The section is 6 miles long (about 10 km).<br\/>21,400 <strong>Canadian<\/strong> and British troops landed here.<br\/>Casualties amounted to 1,200 wounded or killed (including 359 Canadian dead).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22b-Juno\/i-XKCgzxw\/3\/aaa42029\/L\/juno_beach_Normandie-6133-L.jpg\" alt=\"Juno Beach landing beach\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Juno Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit to the beach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To reach the beach, you have to climb a small dune of white sand.<br\/>The beach extends as far as the eye can see, when it is low tide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22b-Juno\/i-92hxS7D\/3\/290f9815\/L\/juno_beach_Normandie-5210-L.jpg\" alt=\"sandy beach at Utah Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cross of Lorraine is clearly visible. It was installed here to commemorate the place where De Gaulle first landed, an important turning point in the Battle of Normandy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22b-Juno\/i-kFcJMPM\/3\/42373cd3\/L\/juno_beach_Normandie-5205-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cross of Lorraine at Utah Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the beach, not far from the museum, you can also see bunkers, tanks and representations of soldiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22b-Juno\/i-cdgSv6K\/3\/c606b8f6\/L\/juno_beach_Normandie-5224-L.jpg\" alt=\"Bunker at Utah Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Museums in Courseulles-sur-Mer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Juno Beach Centre<\/strong>, which focuses on the role played by Canadians alongside the Allied forces. You will discover a film and 5 permanent exhibition rooms.<br\/>Closed in January<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/center-juno-beach-museum-canadian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beny-sur-mer Canadia War Cemetery<\/strong>: not far away you can visit the Canadian cemetery where over 2000 men are buried.<br\/>Accessible all year round<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-juno-beach-normandy-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Juno Beach attractions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22b-Juno\/i-mxRt8jr\/3\/82ad5c16\/L\/juno_beach_Normandie-5225-L.jpg\" alt=\"Utah Beach Museum\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information to visit<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Juno Beach is surrounded by a pleasant seaside resort. It is a good base for a stay in Normandy.<br\/>The museum is on the beach. And the cemetery is only 10 minutes away.<br\/>You should plan for a half to a full day.<br\/>We stayed at the hotel Ferme de la Ran\u00e7onni\u00e8re: stones and beams, everything that makes the charm of a Norman farm.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/ferme-de-la-ranconniere.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See photos, prices and availability<\/a><br\/>Alternatively, there are hotels in Courseulles &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?landmark=264378&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see the top-rated hotels around Juno Beach<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Sword Beach<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The landings at Sword Beach &#8211; facts and figures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sword Beach landing was one of the most strategic, as it was one of the main routes to northern France.<br\/>It covered the section between Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer and Ouistreham, with the Oboe, Peter, Queen and Roger sub-sectors.<br\/>The section is 5 miles long (about 8 km).<br\/>29,000 <strong>British<\/strong> troops landed here.<br\/>Casualties amounted to 630 killed and wounded.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22d-Ouistreham\/i-7ZDX35N\/3\/871a8a39\/L\/Ouistreham_Normandie-5260-L.jpg\" alt=\"Sword Beach Museum\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sword Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit to the beach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the beach of Ouistreham, few traces of the war.<br\/>It is a very large sandy beach with beach huts.<br\/>On the other hand, the city is rich in museums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22d-Ouistreham\/i-xBX7zDt\/3\/e401326a\/L\/Ouistreham_Normandie-5257-L.jpg\" alt=\"Sword Beach D-Day landing beach Ouistreham\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Museums in Ouistreham<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Atlantic Wall Museum &#8211; The Great Bunker<\/strong>: Explore the former German headquarters in this massive bunker. The interior rooms have been reconstructed on all 5 levels.<br\/>Closed in January and early February<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pegasus Memorial<\/strong>: museum that presents the different missions of the 6th British Airborne Division, including the capture of the bridge of B\u00e9nouville called Pegasus Bridge.<br\/>Closed from December 16 to January 31<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Museum No. 4 Commando<\/strong>: the history of French commando who joined the British troops and participate in their missions<br\/>Open from April to early November<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Merville Battery: <\/strong>a German battery transformed into a museum with an excellent museography around bunkers, tanks, planes&#8230;<br\/>Open from mid-March to mid-November<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Radar 1944 Museum<\/strong> (in Douvres-la-D\u00e9livrande): installed in the former German detection station, the museum presents the life of German soldiers during the occupation of Normandy as well as the history of radar.<br\/>Open from April to mid-November<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And several cemeteries : La D\u00e9livrande, Hermanville, Ranville<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-sword-beach-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">activities around Sword Beach<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22d-Ouistreham\/i-47s2JHX\/3\/4c7ce097\/L\/Ouistreham_Normandie-5259-L.jpg\" alt=\"Museum of the Atlantic in Ouistreham\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical information to visit<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sword Beach is in Ouistreham, a seaside resort with a huge beach.<br\/>The museums are close to the beach.<br\/>The Merville battery is 20 minutes away. Douvres-la-D\u00e9livrande is 20 minutes away.<br\/>You should plan at least one day but 2 days will allow you to cover more places.<br\/>There are many hotels and rentals in Ouistreham &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1456420&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see the top rated hotels around Sword Beach<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Normandy beaches &#8211; D-Day in numbers<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just over 156,000 men landed on the beaches of Normandy.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The allied troops arrived<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paratroopers: over 23,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By sea: over 133,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The soldiers<\/strong> <strong>disembarked<\/strong> <strong>by nationalities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Americans: approximately 73,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>British: approximately 62,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canadian: approximately 21,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and also soldiers from Belgium, Norway, Poland, Luxembourg, Greece, Czechoslovakia, New Zealand and Australia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And more than 170 French commandos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Casualty estimates<\/strong> &#8211; how many died on the beaches of Normandy<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Number of allied losses on June 6 at midnight (killed, wounded, prisoners&#8230;): more than 10 000 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of German losses on June 6 at midnight (killed, wounded, prisoners&#8230;): estimated between 4000 and 10000&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22e-Merville\/i-XkBLZmx\/4\/743ad443\/L\/Merville_batterie_Normandie-5279-L.jpg\" alt=\"Douglas C47 Dakota\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Douglas C47 Dakota<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support aircraft: over 11,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combat ships: more than 1200<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Landing ships; over 4,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Merchant ships: over 800<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ships were 80% British and 16% American<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#d9e3de;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 has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#d9e3de\">\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 style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\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>Remember to take out<strong>comprehensive insurance<\/strong> (some roads are winding 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-8f761849 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-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=NL\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See available cars  <strong>   <\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3266 img_fleche\" style=\"width: 16px; 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These are now beautiful sandy beaches where people swim in the summer.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R21d-Omaha\/i-G7T7WBD\/4\/732d2c2b\/L\/omaha_beach_Normandie-4876-L.jpg\" alt=\"Swimming at Omaha Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can we take sand from the beaches of Normandy?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. As in many other countries, it is illegal to take sand or pebbles from French beaches.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit the D-Day landing beaches in winter<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can visit the D-Day landing beaches in winter. The winter atmosphere is more conducive to introspection on their history than the summer crowds&#8230;<br\/>Please note, however, that almost all museums close at least in January and early February. Closing times depend on the museum. See <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-d-day-museums-normandy-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article on museums<\/a>.<br\/>However, the beaches and many of the bunkers remain freely accessible.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Films on the D-Day beaches in Normandy<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Longest Day (1962)<\/strong><br\/>A highly realistic account of the Omaha Beach landings. Take a look at it before your visit, to better contextualize everything you are about to see.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Saving Private Ryan (1998)<\/strong><br\/>War movie directed by Steven Spielberg with Tom Hanks and Matt Damon. It is inspired by the real-life story of the Niland brothers, American soldiers killed during World War II. In this fiction, the hero goes in search of the last survivor to bring him back to his mother.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Overlord (1975)<\/strong><br\/>Black and white film by Stuart Cooper. Story of a young recruit and his training before D-Day.<\/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\"><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-8f761849 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-8f761849 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-8f761849 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=\"\" 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