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 Sword Beach area of Normandy. Explore the various phases of the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy through maps, photographs, and videos.
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Site Fortifié Hillman
Historic sites and monuments
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Photo 1, © Calvados Tourisme -
Photo 2, © A. Guérin -
Photo 3, © H. Bois – Instagram/timbrado -
Photo 4, © Calvados Tourisme -
Photo 5, © Caen la mer Tourisme – Fabien Mahaut
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La Delivrande War Cemetery
Historic sites and monuments
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Photo 1, © Calvados Tourisme -
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Photo 5, © Calvados Tourisme
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Cimetière Militaire Britannique d’Hermanville-sur-mer
Historic sites and monuments
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Photo 2, © Caen la mer Tourisme – Fabien Mahaut -
Photo 3, © Caen la mer Tourisme – Fabien Mahaut -
Photo 4, © Caen la mer Tourisme – Les Conteurs -
Photo 5, © Caen la mer Tourisme – Les Conteurs
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Cimetière Militaire Britannique
Historic sites and monuments
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Merville Battery Museum
Museums
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Photo 2, © Musée de la Batterie de Merville -
Photo 3, © Musée de la Batterie de Merville -
Photo 4, © Michel Dehaye -
Photo 5, © Musée de la Batterie de Merville
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Memorial Pegasus
Museums
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Photo 1, © Mémorial Pegasus -
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Photo 3, © Musée Pégasus -
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Photo 5, © Mémorial Pegasus
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Station Radar 44
Museums
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Photo 1, © Mathilde Lelandais -
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Photo 4, © Michel Deshaye -
Photo 5, © Mathilde Lelandais
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Photo 3, © Le Grand Bunker – Musée du Mur de l'Atlantique -
Photo 4, © Calvados Tourisme -
Photo 5, © Le Grand Bunker – Musée du Mur de l'Atlantique
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