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Saint-Martin-De-Varreville

2nd Armored Division Monument – Leclerc Monument at Utah Beach loop from Monument of the Landing of the U.S. 2nd Armored Division

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France
Manche
Cherbourg
Saint-Martin-De-Varreville

2nd Armored Division Monument – Leclerc Monument at Utah Beach loop from Monument of the Landing of the U.S. 2nd Armored Division

Moderate

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2nd Armored Division Monument – Leclerc Monument at Utah Beach loop from Monument of the Landing of the U.S. 2nd Armored Division

03:50

15.0km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin

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69 m

2nd Armored Division Monument

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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.

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88 m

Leclerc Monument at Utah Beach

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On August 1, 1944, General Leclerc's 2nd Armored Division landed with 16,000 men and Sherman tanks. It will liberate Paris on August 25, 1944. Former German batteries of the Atlantic Wall.

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3.54 km

Saint-Martin Church of Varreville

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The church (14th and 15th centuries) has preserved vestiges of the 11th century: the zigzag and billet western porch which rests on simple capitals, the modillions of the exterior walls …

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4.65 km

Château de Vaugoubert

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From the 19th century with dovecote, park and lake. The old buildings have disappeared. Then La Rivière farm. As you pass, you notice the wooden and cob cart of the …

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6.38 km

St Germain de Varreville

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13th-14th century church: the terracotta statue of St. Germain from Sauxemesnil lost its head (18th century). Magnificent altarpiece, especially the back of the choir and main altar (17th century). In …

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15.0 km

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7.94 km

5.07 km

1.38 km

559 m

Surfaces

5.89 km

5.30 km

2.72 km

1.06 km

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