A true open-air museum, the “1944 D-Day Normandy: Land of Freedom” destination invites visitors to explore the significant sites, museums, and memorials scattered throughout the Normandy region, all dedicated to commemorating the pivotal events of June 6, 1944, and the heroic offensive that followed. Uncover the profound stories of bravery and sacrifice as you discover the remarkable sites, museums, and memorials waiting to be explored in the Omaha Beach area of Calvados.
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Cimetière Militaire Allemand
Historic sites and monuments
Cimetière Militaire Allemand, © G. Wait / OTI Bessin -
Omaha Beach Memorial Museum
Museums
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Photo 1, © Musée Mémorial Omaha Beach -
Photo 2, © Calvados Tourisme -
Photo 3, © Musée Mémorial Omaha Beach -
Photo 4, © Musée Mémorial Omaha Beach -
Photo 5, © Musée Mémorial Omaha Beach
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Omaha Secret D-Day Museum
Museums
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Photo 1, © Musée D-DAY OMAHA -
Photo 2, © Guillon Christine -
Photo 3, © Musée D-DAY OMAHA -
Photo 4, © Guillon Christine -
Photo 5, © S. Guichard
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Pointe du Hoc site
Historic sites and monuments
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Photo 1, © S. Guichard -
Photo 2, © A. Guérin – Lithosphère – www.arnaudguerin.com -
Photo 3, © Calvados Tourisme -
Photo 4, © Calvados Tourisme -
Photo 5, © Calvados Tourisme
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Maisy Battery
Historic sites and monuments
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Photo 1, © G. Wait -
Photo 2, © G. Wait -
Photo 3, © Battery de maisy
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Normandy American Cemetery
Historic sites and monuments
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Photo 1, © Calvados Tourisme -
Photo 2, © W. Buedel -
Photo 3, © W. Buedel
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Maison de la Libération
Museums
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Photo 2, © S. Olard -
Photo 3, © M. OLARD Sébastien -
Photo 4, © M. OLARD Sébastien
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Overlord Museum – Omaha Beach
Museums
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Photo 1, © Calvados Tourisme -
Photo 2, © Calvados Tourisme -
Photo 3, © Calvados Tourisme -
Photo 4, © Calvados Tourisme -
Photo 5, © Calvados Tourisme
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