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You can’t pass through the D-Day beaches<\/strong> without visiting the Airborne Museum<\/strong>, dedicated to American <\/strong> airborne troops<\/strong> in June 1944.\nLocated a 15-minute drive fromUtah Beach<\/strong>, this museum owes its fame to paratrooper John Steele<\/strong>.\nHanging from the steeple of Sainte-M\u00e8re-\u00c9glise<\/strong> on June 4, 1944, he inspired the famous<\/strong> film<\/strong> \n The Longest Day<\/em>\n<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

Through this visit, you will be led to relive D-Day<\/strong> in total immersion from its preparation by the Allies to the (re)conquest of freedom.<\/p>\n\n

In this article, find our opinion<\/strong> in pictures and all our advice<\/strong> to prepare your visit.<\/p>\n\n

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This review is completely independent<\/strong>, we visited anonymously and paid our admission in full.<\/p>\n\n

Why visit the Mus\u00e9e des troupes a\u00e9roport\u00e9es – Airborne Museum?<\/h2>\n\n

Is the Airborne Museum worth it?\nIn our opinion: <\/h3>\n\n

The Airborne Museum is Europe’s largest museum<\/strong> dedicated to the American paratroopers of the 82nd<\/sup> and 101st<\/sup> Airborne Divisions<\/strong>.\nIt is particularly interesting for visitors with a passion for aviation <\/strong>or war<\/strong> history. <\/p>\n\n

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Unlike other D-Day museums, this one pays special tribute to the soldiers who came from the sky.\nThrough an impressive scenography<\/strong> (hyper-realistic reconstructions, films, holograms, digital tablets…), we discovered in a highly interactive way the decisive role played by these soldiers in the Battle of Normandy<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

The museum also boasts a number of collectors’ items<\/strong>, including parachute canopies, uniforms, everyday objects, authentic vehicles and genuine vintage aircraft.\nSo, are you ready for adventure? Don’t forget to reserve your time!<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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Why is the Airborne Museum famous?<\/h3>\n\n

This museum is famous for several reasons: <\/p>\n\n