Explore our top picks of essential sites dedicated to D-Day and the Battle of Normandy ! Along the 80-kilometre stretch of the Landing Beaches, you’ll find a wealth of natural landmarks, cemeteries, and museums. Head inland to discover the museums dedicated to the Battle of Normandy, where each visit offers a profound glimpse into this pivotal chapter of history.

Must-See Sites and Museums of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
Must-See Sites and Museums of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy

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  • Normandy Victory Museum

    Museums

    Bookable online

    CARENTAN-LES-MARAIS

    • Photo 1, © Normandy Victory Museum
    • Photo 2, © Normandy Victory Museum
    • Photo 3, © Normandy Victory Museum
    • Photo 4, © Normandy Victory Museum
    • Photo 5, © Normandy Victory Museum
    Low Carbon Rate

  • Airborne Museum

    Museums

    Bookable online

    SAINTE-MERE-EGLISE

    • Photo 1, © AIRBORNE MUSEUM – P.Y. LE MEUR
    • Photo 2, © AIRBORNE MUSEUM – P.Y. LE MEUR
    • Photo 3, © AIRBORNE MUSEUM – P.Y. LE MEUR
    • Photo 4, © AIRBORNE MUSEUM – P.Y. LE MEUR
    • Photo 5, © AIRBORNE MUSEUM – P.Y. LE MEUR
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  • Musée du Débarquement de Utah Beach

    Museums

    SAINTE-MARIE-DU-MONT

    • Photo 1, © agence so direct
    • Photo 2, © agence so direct
    • Photo 3, © agence so direct
    • Photo 4, © agence so direct
    • Photo 5, © agence so direct

  • Mémorial de Montormel

    Museums

    MONT-ORMEL

    • Photo 1, ©Orne Tourisme
    • Photo 2, ©J.E. Rubio
    • Photo 3, ©Orne Tourisme
    • Photo 4
    • Photo 5

  • Le Mémorial de Caen

    Museums

    CAEN

    • Photo 1, © Le Mémorial de Caen – Image In France
    • Photo 2, © Mémorial de Caen
    • Photo 3, © Le Mémorial de Caen – BABXIII
    • Photo 4, © Le Mémorial de Caen
    • Photo 5, © Le Mémorial de Caen

  • Cimetière Militaire Allemand

    Historic sites and monuments

    LA CAMBE

    Cimetière Militaire Allemand
    Cimetière Militaire Allemand, © G. Wait / OTI Bessin

  • British Military Cemetery

    Historic sites and monuments

    BAYEUX

    • Photo 1, © Calvados Tourisme
    • Photo 2, © OTI Bessin – G. Wait
    • Photo 3, © OTI Bessin – G. Wait
    • Photo 4, © Arnaud Guérin – Lithosphère – www.arnaudguerin.com
    • Photo 5, © Calvados Tourisme

  • Arromanches 360 – Cinéma Circulaire

    Museums

    ARROMANCHES-LES-BAINS

    • Photo 1, © François MONIER
    • Photo 2, © Calvados Tourisme
    • Photo 3, © G. Wait
    • Photo 4, © Arromanches 360
    • Photo 5, © Arromanches 360

  • Merville Battery Museum

    Museums

    MERVILLE-FRANCEVILLE-PLAGE

    • Photo 1, © Michel Dehaye
    • 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

  • Musée du Débarquement

    Museums

    ARROMANCHES-LES-BAINS

    • Photo 1, © Musée du Débarquement
    • Photo 2, © Musée du Débarquement
    • Photo 3, © Ville d'Arromanches
    • Photo 4, © Drakodrone
    • Photo 5, © Musée du Débarquement
    Sustainable offer

  • Memorial Pegasus

    Museums

    RANVILLE

    • Photo 1, © Mémorial Pegasus
    • Photo 2, © Mémorial Pegasus
    • Photo 3, © Musée Pégasus
    • Photo 4, © Mémorial Pegasus
    • Photo 5, © Mémorial Pegasus
    Low Carbon Rate

  • Batterie Allemande de Longues-sur-Mer

    Historic sites and monuments

    LONGUES-SUR-MER

    • Photo 1, © Sabina Cowdery | Anibas Photography
    • Photo 2, © Sabina Cowdery | Anibas Photography
    • Photo 3, © Anibas Photography
    • Photo 4, © Sabina Cowdery | Anibas Photography
    • Photo 5, © G. Wait

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