D-Day and the Battle of Normandy - World War, Battlefields, Normandy beaches

The D-Day sites and attractions

Visitors today can explore old army bunkers and war relics along the five beaches: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword while Museums and memorials throughout the region stand as forceful reminders of this decisive period of the Second World War.

The sites mentioned above are only an insight into what is on offer throughout Normandy relating to the D-Day theme. For more information on these and all the other sites, please click on one of the following link:

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Musée Airborne	SAINTE-MERE-EGLISE
The Airborne Museum is located near the church square, in a 3 000 m² park. The first building, in the form of a parachute, houses a WACO glider in original condition, along with numerous displays including vintage documents, ...
Cimetière Militaire Allemand	HUISNES-SUR-MER
Unique German mausoleum in France. This round building with two floors has a diameter of 47 m. The two floors are connected by four stairs. 11 956 tombs.
Mémorial de Montormel	MONT-ORMEL
August 1944, the Battle of Normandy ended. The allied armies crushed under a shower of steel 100 000 Germans in the Falaise-Chambois pocket. Located on the very spot of the battle between Argentan and Vimoutiers, the Memorial...
Mémorial du 19 août 1942	DIEPPE
Documents, objects, models pay homage to the allied Soldiers, Sailors and Aviators of the Raid. Film on Operation Jubilee.
Batterie de Maisy	GRANDCAMP-MAISY
This German battery, forgotten for the past 60 years, was an integral part of a military zone. Opening fire on the liberating troops and covering Utah and Omaha beaches, the 5th and 2nd American Rangers' final assault on the 9th of...
Centre Juno Beach	COURSEULLES-SUR-MER
Located in the heart of the British-Canadian landing zone, the Juno Beach Centre is the only Canadian museum devoted to the D-Day landing beaches. Relive the history of Canada's involvement in WWII and discover Canada today (films,...
Cimetière Militaire Polonais	URVILLE
Between Caen and Falaise: 696 graves.
Musée de la Batterie de Crisbecq	SAINT-MARCOUF-DE-L'ISLE
German antinaval battery comprising blockhouse and gun bunkers, altogether 21 works covering 40 000 m² entirely refurbished inside with D-Day equipment and dioramas. See the battery as it would have been in operation, and how these ...
Musée du N°4 Commando	OUISTREHAM
360x110cm scale model. Landing site and the capture of the casino by French commandos (Kieffer). Unaccompanied tour lasts 50 minutes. Video on the German invasion in 1940, on the 'France-Libre', the commandos and the liberation of...
Cimetière Militaire Américain	SAINT-JAMES
"The U.S.A., proud of the exploits of their sons, humble before their sacrifice, have erected this monument in their memory". The cemetery, the chapel with Memorial Room and the Wall of the Missing, commemorate the 4 410 soldiers...
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The D-Day Academy: a museum on wheels

An unusual horse race

Impressionist cruise on the river Seine