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Pegasus Bridge

Pegasus Bridge

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Pegasus Bridge

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Location: Bénouville, Caen, Normandy, France

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1. Pegasus Bridge (le pont de Bénouville) and the Ornithological Reserve of Gros Banc — loop from Ouistreham

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Moderate bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. Pegasus Bridge – Canal de Cæn à la Mer loop from Centre-ville ancien

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Pegasus Bridge – Piste cyclable de l'Orne loop from Dives - Cabourg

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02:26

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Willem VS

October 11, 2021

Just after midnight on the night of June 5-6, the two bridges of Ranville-Bénouville were captured by the British 5th Parachute Brigade after a short battle. Pegasus was their emblem. A small part of France was liberated. Major Howard had won the Battle of Pegasus and those in need had a field for gliders to land on, a movable steel bridge, a house on the water's edge, and... the Gondrée family, who at 11 a.m. saw Lord Lovat (1911- 1995) and his 'Green Berets' arrive, to the sound of a bagpipe. Now café-museum Gondrée is a meeting point for veterans and tourists. (Michelin)

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Les Guilvinistes

July 15, 2018

The Pegasus Bridge near Bénouville owes its name to the flying horse in the arms of the 6th British Airborne Division, which landed here on June 6, 1944 and conquered the important bridgehead for Operation Overlord - the landing of Allied troops in Normandy. A small museum recalls this story and informs about details.

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August 12, 2020

Originally a quick temporary bridge to re-establish communication across this canal, and a few hundred meters further east a second bridge, at Le Pont de Ranville, both destroyed during WW II.

Les Guilvinistes

March 3, 2018

The Bénouville bridge owes the nickname "Pegasus Bridge" to a commando of the 6th Airborne Division (6th British Airborne Division) which bore the name and emblem of the Pegasus.

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xtophe

August 6, 2021

Surprising tilting bridge full of history. fr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pegasus_Bridge

The Gondrée café located 20 m from the bridge too.
fr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caf%C3%A9_Gondr%C3%A9e

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Christophe

September 14, 2022

This bridge received its name Pegasus Bridge following its capture by British paratroopers, who arrived at night by gliders, on the D-Day landing.

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Olli

August 13, 2018

Historic site of D-Day

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Julie

April 29, 2023

Worth a tour to see the Pegasus Bridge and first house liberated in France after WW2.

augustin

August 16, 2024

Old bridge but still functional 👍

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Beyond the Horizon

October 8, 2024

Cycling to the Pegasus Bridge is like riding through history. When you arrive at the impressive, still functioning bascule bridge, you feel the historical significance of this place. Named after the winged horse in the emblem of the British 6th Airborne Division, the Pegasus Bridge played a central role in D-Day in June 1944. It was captured by British paratroopers who landed in gliders during the night.

Cyclists can ride along the Caen Canal and soak up the atmosphere of this important site where fierce fighting once took place. Next to the bridge is the Café Gondrée, considered to be the first house to be liberated in France. It is worth stopping to learn more about the history and maybe even catch a glimpse of veterans visiting the site.

Today, the bridge is still in use and if you are lucky, you will see it in action when it is opened to passing boats. It is best to park your bike at the barrage and enjoy the walk to the bridge.

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Snowie

April 21, 2025

The current bridge is a replica of the original Pegasus Bridge. The original bridge is housed in the Pegasus Museum. There, you'll also find a replica of a Horsa cargo glider. Such gliders were used in the capture of the Pegasus Bridge and the Orne Bridge (Horsa Bridge).

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Lulu86biketrails

June 21, 2025

A great monument, celebrated and also dramatic in view of all those planners who ended up stranded in the marshes.

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1. Pegasus Bridge (le pont de Bénouville) and the Ornithological Reserve of Gros Banc — loop from Ouistreham

2. Pegasus Bridge – Canal de Cæn à la Mer loop from Centre-ville ancien

3. Pegasus Bridge – Piste cyclable de l'Orne loop from Dives - Cabourg

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