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Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
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4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)
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Jinny Gunn (12 months ago)
As a Sailor, I have to say this was a moving experience. The whole Normandy trip was emotional and inspiring and a great rememberance to all those who sacrificed so much for the world's freedom. We had a beer at the bar, bought some great souvenirs and really enjoyed the museum. Do not leave without adding this to the trip!
As a Sailor, I have to say this was a moving experience. The whole Normandy trip was emotional and inspiring and a great rememberance to all those who sacrificed so much for the world's freedom. We had a beer at the bar, bought some great souvenirs and really enjoyed the museum. Do not leave without adding this to the trip!
T Cloonan (13 months ago)
Excellent military museum adjacent to the actual landing zone Utah. Outstanding preservation of WWII mortar pits and other defenses built into the beach. Great historical items on Airborne forces and impact on Utah Landings. Reenactors gather in high numbers and attempt to recreate amphibious landing still positions of dressed up French citizens playing courageous US military personnel. Along with the memorials and museum, there is a celebration vibe here that is more/highly pronounced than at the Omaha Beach areas.
Excellent military museum adjacent to the actual landing zone Utah. Outstanding preservation of WWII mortar pits and other defenses built into the beach. Great historical items on Airborne forces and impact on Utah Landings. Reenactors gather in high numbers and attempt to recreate amphibious landing still positions of dressed up French citizens playing courageous US military personnel. Along with the memorials and museum, there is a celebration vibe here that is more/highly pronounced than at the Omaha Beach areas.
David Montes Jr. (13 months ago)
As you can imagine there were many people at the museum because of the d-day but the wait was not long . The museum is filled with interesting facts about the 101st airborne Landings and the stories behind the Band of Brothers miniseries. Real cool
As you can imagine there were many people at the museum because of the d-day but the wait was not long . The museum is filled with interesting facts about the 101st airborne Landings and the stories behind the Band of Brothers miniseries. Real cool
Russell Garner (13 months ago)
If you can only visit one of the beach museums, this is a very good choice. You’ll get a comprehensive land/sea/air view and lots of original big equipment. I loved the museum, however I did enjoy my time at Omaha and Atlantic wall museums a bit more. There was a bit much glare on their display glass for good pictures. But on the whole 5 star by any reasonable standard. If you have the time and energy I recommend doing all the beach specific museums including this.
If you can only visit one of the beach museums, this is a very good choice. You’ll get a comprehensive land/sea/air view and lots of original big equipment. I loved the museum, however I did enjoy my time at Omaha and Atlantic wall museums a bit more. There was a bit much glare on their display glass for good pictures. But on the whole 5 star by any reasonable standard. If you have the time and energy I recommend doing all the beach specific museums including this.
James (14 months ago)
For 9€, one can learn a lot about the invasion at Utah Beach. They're known for the massive B26 plane but one can also see a Higgins boat, a movie, and other very interesting exhibits! My favorite is in the final room where there is a cool projection showcasing the battlegrounds and routes
For 9€, one can learn a lot about the invasion at Utah Beach. They're known for the massive B26 plane but one can also see a Higgins boat, a movie, and other very interesting exhibits! My favorite is in the final room where there is a cool projection showcasing the battlegrounds and routes
