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Gravel Route 'Libération' – View of Pointe du Hoc loop from Vierville-sur-Mer

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Gravel Route 'Libération' – View of Pointe du Hoc loop from Vierville-sur-Mer

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Gravel Route 'Libération' – View of Pointe du Hoc loop from Vierville-sur-Mer

01:03

16.6km

90m

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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210 m

Mulberry Walkways

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5-Span bridge section - 507 A-B1:
The 5-span bridge section (507 A-B1) can be found along the Avenue de Bedford. It was part of the floating bridge that belonged to the artificial harbor on Omaha beach.
After the Normandy landings, the Allies immediately started building two Mulberry ports, one American Mulberry A at Vierville-sur-Mer (Omaha beach), the second a British Mulberry B at Arromanches-les-Bains.
Next to the bridge parts is a large sign with the poem "Jean".
More information about the Mulberry ports:
The well-established flow of supplies and troops faltered on June 19, 1944. The wind started to blow harder and a storm arose, so violent that, according to those in the know, it had not occurred in decades. The harbor had been built to withstand a storm, but such forces had not been taken into account. During the storm, more than 800 ships ran aground, some of which were irretrievably lost.
The American port was not yet complete and therefore extra vulnerable to the storm. Americans were also less precise in placing the parts and breakwaters, so the storm could do more damage. A group of 16 LCTs sought shelter, but caused damage by colliding with parts of the harbour. The consequences were catastrophic and would mean the end of the American port. It was decided to transfer the salvageable parts to the British port. This was acceptable because the capture of Cherbourg would be almost complete. As a result of the interruption in supply, the Americans experienced shortages of certain types of ammunition, which were so badly needed for the attack on Cherbourg. It was decided to put 8 ships with ammunition on the beach. Ammunition and fuel were given top priority.
tracesofwar.nl/sights/2324/5-Span-brug-deel---507-A-B1.htm

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368 m

D-Day Landing Bridge 507

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A jetty from the days of D'day.

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597 m

Vierville Castle

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The building dates from the first half of the 18th century. After the Revolution Charles-François Lebrun will acquire the castle. The 18th century castle in the classical style, erected on older foundations, is in the form of a main building, one storey high on a raised ground floor with a central pavilion framed by pilasters of edges, surmounted by a triangular pediment, and preceded by a porch. In the huge cellar, you can see a bakery oven.

Are registered1:
the castle with its interior decorations, including the building adjoining the south gable, in full;
the facades and roofs of the two pavilions in the main courtyard;
the entrance portal, with its pillars;
the dovecote;
the facades and roofs of the outbuildings, excluding the dwelling adjoining the dovecote;
the ornamental garden with its enclosing walls and gates.

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744 m

Omaha D-Day Museum

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The museum was founded by Mr. Brissard and is set up with its large collection of uniforms, weapons and large guns.
Part of the museum are remains of the Mulberry A harbour, which was destroyed during a prolonged storm between 19 and 23 June 1944. These remains can be viewed as you drive to the beach at Vierville. These remains are then on the left.
tracesofwar.nl/sights/88/Mus%C3%A9e-D-Day-Omaha.htm

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1.65 km