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Step Back in Time: Exploring Normandy’s WWII Heritage
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items Walk in the footsteps of history. From the iconic D-Day beaches to moving museums and centuries-old churches, these Normandy sites bring WWII stories to life.
This was our trip to Normandy to explore the D-Day scenarios.
In the place we stayed, list...
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Churches of Normandy
Museums About the WWII
Important Beaches of WWII
Where to Eat Delicious Food
Where to Stay
Watch Our Vlog
In my YouTube channel I share vlogs about the places I travelled to.
This is the first part of your travel through Normandy.
I absolutely loved every second of it and can’t wait to go again ❤️
Explore Normandy with Us + WWII Museum + Utah Beach | Pt. 1/2 [subtitled]
Churches of Normandy
These are some of the Churches that were important landmarks during World War II
This beautiful 11th-century church holds a powerful WWII memory. During the D-Day fighting, a soldier was killed when bullets struck the wooden confessional inside, leaving a lasting reminder of the battle that once raged through this peaceful villag...
Église Notre-Dame de Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
This Gothic church became a refuge during the fierce Battle of Carentan in June 1944. As fighting raged outside, wounded soldiers were brought inside for shelter and care, turning the centuries-old sanctuary into a wartime hospital.
Notre-Dame Carentan
At the heart of the town’s D-Day story, this historic church became a makeshift aid station where American medics treated wounded soldiers during the fierce fighting of June 1944. Its steeple, where paratrooper John Steele famously hung, still stands...
Sainte-Mère-Église - Cotentin Bay Tourist Office
Museums About the WWII
Here are the museums we visited and learnt more about the region and how it was affected by World War II. There were many interesting stories
Housed in a former German command post, this museum tells the story of the 4th Infantry Division and General “Lightning Joe” Collins during the Normandy landings. Packed with original artifacts, maps, and personal items, it offers a vivid glimpse int...
D-Day Collins Museum
Overlooking Omaha Beach, this solemn site honors more than 9,000 American soldiers who lost their lives in the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy. Perfectly aligned white crosses and Stars of David stand as a powerful tribute to their sacrific...
Normandy American Cemetery
Located in a former airfield command post, this immersive museum takes you inside the story of the 101st Airborne Division on June 6, 1944. With authentic aircraft, lifelike exhibits, and a flight simulator, it lets visitors relive the paratroopers’ ...
D-Day Experience
Once a German observation post in Sainte-Mère-Église, this site became infamous during D-Day when paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne fought fiercely to secure the area. Today, the museum preserves weapons, vehicles, and stories from the intense battle...
Dead Man's Corner - DDAY EXPERIENCE
Built on the very spot where American forces came ashore on June 6, 1944, this museum tells the story of the Utah Beach landings from planning to victory. With artifacts, personal stories, and even a restored B-26 bomber, it honors the bravery of tho...
Utah Beach Landing Museum
Important Beaches of WWII
Step onto history’s shores. 🌊 This list highlights the most important beaches of WWII, where the D-Day landings of June 6, 1944 changed the course of history.
One of the most heavily defended landing sites on D-Day, June 6, 1944, Omaha Beach saw intense fighting as American forces faced fierce German resistance. The bravery and sacrifice here were pivotal in securing the Allied foothold in Normandy.
Omaha Beach, D-Day Landing Beaches
The westernmost landing site on D-Day, June 6, 1944, Utah Beach was taken by American forces with fewer casualties than expected. A strong current pushed troops off course, but this mistake placed them in a less-defended area, helping secure a swift ...
Utah Beach - Normandy Tourism, France
Where to Eat Delicious Food
Savor Normandy’s flavors. 🥖🧀 From cozy village cafés to seaside restaurants, this list shares my favorite spots to enjoy delicious food while exploring Normandy.
Located in Sainte-Mère-Église, this charming crêperie sits in a building that witnessed the D-Day invasion. During WWII, the village around it became a key site for airborne operations, and today the crêperie offers a cozy spot to enjoy local cuisine...
Crêperie Cauquigny
An American-style diner in Normandy, Oncle Scott’s sits in a region once at the heart of the D-Day invasion. While the restaurant itself is modern, it pays tribute to the close ties forged between Normandy and the United States during WWII, offering ...
Oncle Scott's
Nestled in the Normandy countryside, this restaurant stands in an area that witnessed intense fighting during the Battle of Normandy. Today, it offers a warm, local dining experience while sitting in a region forever marked by the history and sacrifi...
Contoir des Marais
Where to Stay
This former German artillery battery in Sainte-Marie-du-Mont played a key role in defending Utah Beach on D-Day. Today, it has been transformed into a unique Airbnb, letting guests stay in a historic site where echoes of WWII history still linger. Yo...
Bed and breakfast in Sainte-Marie-du-Mont · ★4.78 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 bath
Cities We Visited
This small Normandy city was the scene of fierce fighting in June 1944, as American paratroopers of the 101st Airborne battled to link Utah and Omaha Beaches. The victory at Carentan was crucial for establishing a continuous Allied front, and today t...
Things To Do In Carentan | Carentan France
Just inland from Utah Beach, this village was among the first to be liberated on D-Day. American paratroopers and infantry fought to secure the area, paving the way for the advance inland. Today, Sainte-Marie-du-Mont preserves its WWII history throug...
D-Day, Drop Zone C and remarkable bravery at Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
Forever linked to D-Day, this town was one of the first in Normandy to be liberated on June 6, 1944. Paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne landed in and around the square, and the famous story of John Steele, whose parachute caught on the church steeple,...
Sainte-Mère-Eglise - Normandy Tourism, France