Landing beaches, sites and places of remembrance in la Manche : powerful stories
they are a tribute to the soldiers who liberated Normandy- Visit Sainte-Mère-Eglise, the first French town to be liberated by the American paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions.
- Walk on Utah Beach, one of the five landing beaches, along with Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword.
- Follow the Voie de la Liberté (Liberty Road), the 1 145 km route travelled by the liberators from Normandy to Bastogne in Belgium.
- Explore the Azeville and Crisbecq batteries, which were key parts of the Atlantic Wall, the defence system built during the German occupation.
- Climb up to the Fort du Roule to better understand the importance of the deep water port in Cherbourg.
- Take time to remember in the German and American military cemeteries.
- Walk through Saint-Lô, a town that was completely destroyed, and imagine the life of the people living there during the occupation.
Must-see sites and museums connected to D-Day
These poignant places tell the story of D-Day. The museums, remains of the Atlantic Wall and military cemeteries tell of the fierce fighting here and invite people to remember.
D-Day sites and visits
D-Day sites for the whole family
To help your children discover the history of the Battle of Normandy, why not go for a jeep tour, try educational activities or a flight simulator? A fun way to pass on the history of la Manche.
D-Day sites with your family
Unusual D-Day activities
Jeep tours, parachute jumps, escape games, thematic tours, and so on. There are many ways to find out about D-Day in the sites of la Manche.
Unusual D-Day activities
