The original church dating from the 11th to 13th centuries was largely destroyed during WWII when it was bombed to repel German snipers who had entrenched themselves in the steeple. …
This memorial is part of a group of monuments which pay tribute to the heroes of the landing. It was erected by the Normandy landing committee and represents General Leclerc in tank uniform.
The Freedom Route is a historic route which commemorates the Liberation of France but also that of Belgium and Luxembourg during the Second World War. The km 0 and 00 …
It is one of the German batteries of the Atlantic Wall, the most powerful of the D-Day beaches. You can visit no fewer than 22 blockhouses and learn more about …
Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is a commune in the French department of Manche (Normandy region) with a population of 2097 (1999). The place is part of the district of Cherbourg-Octeville.