Introduction D-Day took place on Tuesday, 6 June 1944 and was the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II. Today, the D-Day landing beaches are a key visitor attraction for those wanting to pay their respects. The events were the start of the liberation of German-occupied France from Nazi control. They laid the foundations…
Are you wondering what to do in February in Normandy? It can be a great time to visit as many of the popular sites that are busier during the summer months are blissfully quiet. It has to be said that you can’t guarantee good weather at this time of year. Rain is a possibility but…
The British Normandy memorial officially opened on 6th June 2021 in Ver-sur-Mer. The ceremony had been due to take place the previous year but was cancelled due to the Covid pandemic. A subsequent ceremony planned for September 2020 was also cancelled. The names of over 22,000 soldiers are inscribed on it. The site at Ver-sur-Mer…
It can be overwhelming to plan a visit to the Normandy landing beaches. As well as the five beaches, there are also museums, memorials, bridges, batteries, cemeteries, statues, and sculptures. And they’re dotted around a pretty large area. Hints and Tips There are five beaches, so the first step is to decide which one or…
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