From mid-may to early august, more than 300 events (ceremonies, shows, exhibitions, re-enactment camps, military exchanges…) will celebrate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the courage of American soldiers.
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>The information announced is subject to change, so please consult the DDAY Live application for information in real time, or visit our website.
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HEADING TOWARDS THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LANDING
This application centralizes all the information you need about the 80th anniversary in La Manche. Real-time news, schedule of events, list of places to visit, interactive map… you’ll find all the links you need to celebrate this anniversary.
Accommodation
To find out more about accommodation in the area, click on the link below and contact the owners directly to book : Accommodation in la Baie du Cotentin
For this exceptional anniversary, don’t hesitate to widen your search circle.
There is still accommodation available a few kilometers from Sainte-Mère-Eglise, so we invite you to contact the Cotentin tourist office : 0 805 32 02 00, the Saint-Lo Agglomeration tourist office : 02 14 29 00 17, the Cote Ouest center Manche tourist office : 02 33 45 14 34 and to log on to the Gites de France and Clévacances reservation website : Label Manche : manche-locationvacances.com.
Photo : Christophe Cauchard
The flowers of light
Flowers of light, the emblematic object of 80th anniversary in the Bay of Cotentin:
– the symbol of gratitude to the soldiers who liberated Europe: a flower will be given to veterans
– a cheerful and colorful image that appeals especially children
– a lasting 80th birthday keepsake
– engraving 1944-2024 – Normandy – Cotentin Bay
A project of the Community of Communes of Cotentin Bay.
Available at the Carentan and Sainte-Mère-Eglise Tourist Offices.
Last update : 21/05/2024
