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The D-Day Landings

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On 6th June 1944, the invasion of Normandy by the Allies announced the beginning of the Battle of Normandy, a decisive episode of the Second World War. The Battle of Normandy took place in the three departments of Lower-Normandy and lasted for 10 weeks. It began with the landing of Allied soldiers and paratroopers on the beaches of Calvados and the Cotentin. The Allies chose the Baie de Seine for their invasion, between the east coast of the Cotentin and Ouistreham. The Baie de Seine was a strategic area, allowing Allied troops to take the harbour of Cherbourg and gain access to supplies.

On D-Day, on the night of 5th-6th June 1944, 150 000 men crossed the Channel aboard 9 000 ships, under the protection of 120 warships and more than 3 000 fighter and bomber aircraft. The Allies landed on several zones between Carentan, Sainte-Mère-Eglise and Utah Beach.

The Americans deployed remarkable logistics using enormous material resources. The primary objective of this operation was to reach the coast and establish a bridgehead between the Cotentin and the Orne.

The decision to attack on 6th June 1944 had been difficult for General Eisenhower to take, given the risks and forecasts of casualties. Despite the weaknesses of some American units, the Allies crossed the famous “Atlantic Wall ” 24 hours after landing on the beaches.

Discover all the sites, museums and guided tours dedicated to the D-Day landings in the Bay of Cotentin .

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There is currently an initiative to list the Landing Beaches as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Normandy is appealing to the general public to support the application. More information on www.liberte-normandie.com   

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  • D-Day 1944
    • 79th D DAY Anniversary – June 2023- Normandy
    • Carentan
    • Utah Beach
    • Sainte-Mère-Eglise
    • Airdrops
  • Exploring
    • Pass 2021 -discounts in museums leisure visits
    • The Normandy Landings 1944
    • Nature and the great outdoors
    • Heritage and traditions
    • Creativity
    • Local products
  • To stay
    • Where to stay
    • Places to eat
  • Things to do
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Office de tourisme
de Ste Mère Eglise

6 Rue Eisenhower
50480 Sainte-Mère-Église

Tél. : 02 33 21 00 33

Office de tourisme
de Carentan

24 place de la République
Carentan
50500 Carentan Les Marais

Tél. : 02 33 71 23 50

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    • 79th D DAY Anniversary – June 2023- Normandy
    • Carentan
    • Utah Beach
    • Sainte-Mère-Eglise
    • Airdrops
  • Exploring
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    • Pass 2021 -discounts in museums leisure visits
    • The Normandy Landings 1944
    • Nature and the great outdoors
    • Heritage and traditions
    • Creativity
    • Local products
  • To stay
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    • Where to stay
    • Places to eat
  • Things to do
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    • Hiking and cycling
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OT Baie du Cotentin - Sainte Mère Eglise et Carentan
  • D-Day 1944
    • 79th D DAY Anniversary – June 2023- Normandy
    • Carentan
    • Utah Beach
    • Sainte-Mère-Eglise
    • Airdrops
  • Exploring
    • Pass 2021 -discounts in museums leisure visits
    • The Normandy Landings 1944
    • Nature and the great outdoors
    • Heritage and traditions
    • Creativity
    • Local products
  • To stay
    • Where to stay
    • Places to eat
  • Things to do
    • Hiking and cycling
    • Sports and leisure activities
    • Going out
  • Information
    • Tourist offices
    • Getting here
    • Useful info
    • Getting around
    • Interactive map
  • D-Day 1944
    • 79th D DAY Anniversary – June 2023- Normandy
    • Carentan
    • Utah Beach
    • Sainte-Mère-Eglise
    • Airdrops
  • Exploring
    • Pass 2021 -discounts in museums leisure visits
    • The Normandy Landings 1944
    • Nature and the great outdoors
    • Heritage and traditions
    • Creativity
    • Local products
  • To stay
    • Where to stay
    • Places to eat
  • Things to do
    • Hiking and cycling
    • Sports and leisure activities
    • Going out
  • Information
    • Tourist offices
    • Getting here
    • Useful info
    • Getting around
    • Interactive map