D-Day Paratrooper Historical Center Tours

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Airborne Museum

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You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Airborne Museum in Sainte-Mere-Eglise. Wander the gardens or discover the countryside in this relaxing area.

Airborne Museum
On D-Day, John M.Steele, one of the mortar platoon of the 505 PIR of the US 82nd Airborne had his chute snag on the church tower as he descended. Here he hung during the battle, watching helplessly as his colleagues fought below. This scene was famously reenacted in the film "The Longest Day", and a manequin now hangs from the church in Ste Mere Eglise depicting the event

Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church

4.5/5(83 reviews)

Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church is just one of the places to see in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the gardens or discover the countryside in this relaxing area.

Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church
This 21cm Skoda canon of the “Crisbecq Battery” had a range of more than 30 kilometres. On D-day

Crisbecq Battery

You can learn about the history of Saint-Marcouf when you stop by Crisbecq Battery. Wander the gardens or discover the countryside in this relaxing area.

Crisbecq Battery
The German cemetery of World War 2. A very primitive, beautifully arranged cemetery.

La Cambe German Cemetery

Enjoy a stop at La Cambe German Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in La Cambe. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this quaint area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

La Cambe German Cemetery

Angoville-au-Plain Church

Angoville-au-Plain Church is just one of the places to see in Angoville-au-Plain, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

Angoville-au-Plain Church

Cotentin Farm Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Cotentin Farm Museum during your trip to Sainte-Mere-Eglise. Wander the gardens or discover the countryside in this relaxing area.

Cotentin Farm Museum

Best Lodging Options Near D-Day Paratrooper Historical Center

Domaine Airborne

Domaine Airborne

11 Rue de l'Église, Carentan les Marais, Manche
Domaine Airborne
Hotel Le Sainte Mere

Hotel Le Sainte Mere

3 out of 5
8 Rue Richedoux, Sainte-Mere-Eglise, Manche
Hotel Le Sainte Mere
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