Explore each beach with detailed history, what to see today, and practical visitor information
πΊπΈ AmericanThe westernmost D-Day landing on the Cotentin Peninsula
πΊπΈ AmericanThe bloodiest of the five beaches, scene of the heaviest fighting on D-Day
π¬π§ BritishSite of the Mulberry Harbour at Arromanches
π¨π¦ CanadianWhere Canadian forces fought through fierce coastal resistance
π¬π§ BritishThe easternmost beach, gateway to Caen and link to Pegasus Bridge
In-depth visitor guides, trip planning resources, and historical features

A curated list of the most important and moving D-Day sites, from the beaches to the cemeteries.

Everything you need to know before visiting: getting there, where to stay, and how long you need.

Visit the actual and filming locations from the iconic series across England and Normandy.

A guide to the top museums covering the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy.

The Airborne Museum is located in Sainte-Mere-Eglise and is dedicated to the American paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Division who were dropped into Normandy and fought as part of Operation Overlord.
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The Dead Man's Corner Museum tells the story of the American Airborne forces who dropped onto the Carentan peninsula in June 1944 and the Germans who opposed them. It houses a large collection of German and American equipment and uniforms
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Vimoutiers Tiger Tank is a Second World War Tiger Tank on the outskirts of Vimoutiers in Normandy. The tank is located outside by the side of the road heading from Vimoutiers to GacΓ© on D979.
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Jerusalem War Cemetery is the smallest Commonwealth cemetery in Normandy containing 47 burials one of which is unidentified, and one Czech grave. The cemetery is located on the D6 about 9km south of Bayeux just before the D187 near the village of Chouain.
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WN60 was the most eastern fortification at Omaha Beach and had a view over the whole landing area. Many of the fortifications and trench systems are still present today.
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Sherman tank "Keren" belonged to the 501st Tank Regiment of the French 2nd Armoured Division and was knocked out on the 12 August 1944 when a German shell struck the turret killing 3 crew members
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WW2 Map 6G/2
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WW2 Map 6G/1
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WW2 Map 6F/3 β Coutances, depicts the south west of the Cherbourg Peninsula.
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