D-Day Paratrooper Historical Center

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Airborne Museum

4.5/5(30 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Airborne Museum in Sainte-Mere-Eglise. Wander the gardens or discover the countryside in this relaxing area.

Airborne Museum
On D-Day, John M.Steele, one of the mortar platoon of the 505 PIR of the US 82nd Airborne had his chute snag on the church tower as he descended. Here he hung during the battle, watching helplessly as his colleagues fought below. This scene was famously reenacted in the film "The Longest Day", and a manequin now hangs from the church in Ste Mere Eglise depicting the event

Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church

4.5/5(83 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Sainte-Mere-Eglise when you spend time at Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church. Wander the gardens or discover the countryside in this relaxing area.

Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church
Remembering D-Day.

Utah Beach

5/5(153 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Utah Beach, a popular beach in Sainte-Marie-du-Mont.

Utah Beach
This 21cm Skoda canon of the “Crisbecq Battery” had a range of more than 30 kilometres. On D-day

Crisbecq Battery

You can learn about the history of Saint-Marcouf when you stop by Crisbecq Battery. Wander the gardens or discover the countryside in this relaxing area.

Crisbecq Battery
The German cemetery of World War 2. A very primitive, beautifully arranged cemetery.

La Cambe German Cemetery

Enjoy a stop at La Cambe German Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in La Cambe. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this quaint area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

La Cambe German Cemetery
The old World War 2 German bunkers. A very interesting site

Pointe du Hoc

5/5(128 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Cricqueville-en-Bessin with a stop at Pointe du Hoc. Amble around this quaint area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Pointe du Hoc

Best Lodging Options Near D-Day Paratrooper Historical Center

Domaine Airborne
Domaine Airborne
11 Rue de l'Église, Carentan les Marais, Manche
Domaine Airborne
4 Bedroom Private vacation home in Carentan-les-Marais
4 Bedroom Private vacation home in Carentan-les-Marais
Carentan-les-Marais
4 Bedroom Private vacation home in Carentan-les-Marais
Hotel Restaurant L'Escapade
Hotel Restaurant L'Escapade
36 avenue de la gare, Carentan les Marais
Hotel Restaurant L'Escapade
Gîte du Tilleul - Maison climatisée pour 8 voyageurs
Gîte du Tilleul - Maison climatisée pour 8 voyageurs
Houesville
Gîte du Tilleul - Maison climatisée pour 8 voyageurs
LE SCENARIO - Appt familial centre-ville avec parking
LE SCENARIO - Appt familial centre-ville avec parking
Carentan
LE SCENARIO - Appt familial centre-ville avec parking
D-DAY SUITES:Terra 25m²/City center/2min walk to train station / 20min to Utah Beach
D-DAY SUITES:Terra 25m²/City center/2min walk to train station / 20min to Utah Beach
Carentan-les-Marais
D-DAY SUITES:Terra 25m²/City center/2min walk to train station / 20min to Utah Beach
D-DAY SUITES:Liberty 35m²/Centre Ville/4 pers/2min from train station/15min from Utah Beach
D-DAY SUITES:Liberty 35m²/Centre Ville/4 pers/2min from train station/15min from Utah Beach
Carentan-les-Marais
D-DAY SUITES:Liberty 35m²/Centre Ville/4 pers/2min from train station/15min from Utah Beach
D-DAY SUITES: Dune 35m² Downtown - 4 pers/2min from train station/15min from Utah Beach
D-DAY SUITES: Dune 35m² Downtown - 4 pers/2min from train station/15min from Utah Beach
Carentan-les-Marais
D-DAY SUITES: Dune 35m² Downtown - 4 pers/2min from train station/15min from Utah Beach
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