Landing Beaches 

June 6, on the morning allied troops landed on coats of Normandy to open the Liberty Way. Join a sightseeing tour and experience the first hours of the Landing.

Pointe du Hoc

Objective of the 2^nd Rangers Battalion on June 6, this cliff, 30m high, was very well defended by a German Battery. Bombed before the assault troops arrived, Pointe du Hoc is still marked by fighting. Lenght of visit: 1h*

 

Omaha Beach

Called “Bloody Omaha”, this quite beach became a terrible trap for combat units on DDay. Stuck between enemy’s fire and the coming tide, assault troops were slaughtered. The first American temporary cemetery was created there. Lenght of visit: 45min*

 

Normandy American Cemetery

Organized as a souvenir garden, it is a remembrance place. More than 9000 graves remind us men sacrifice, men who gave their life for liberty. Many graves which are so many stories and life to tell. Lenght of visit: 1h*

 

Longues-sur-mer

In the middle of fields, this German Battery was built by the TODT Organization. Bunkers were in charge to defend coasts of Normandy during allied attacks. Today, original guns are still in place and perfectly refurbished. Lenght of visit: 45min*

 

Arromanches

Part of the Gold Beach sector, this small seaside resort was chosen to welcome the Mulberry B artificial harbor. Vestiges are still in the sea and help us to understand DDay logistics. Lenght of visit: 1h*

 

Utah Beach

The “Ivy” Division of Barton landed on the beach, located in the Manche area, on June 6. Part of the American sector, the beach was less deadly than its neighbor Omaha. Its history was written by famous words of Theodore Roosevelt Jr: “We’ll start the war from right here”. Lenght of visit: 45min*

 

Sainte-Mere Eglise

Famous village thanks the movie “The Longest Day” and the adventure of John Steele, paratrooper stuck on the church tower bell, Sainte-Mère-Eglise was the first village of France liberated by allied troops. It was located in the heart of drop zones. Lenght of visit: 1h*