Normandy Places to Visit: Top 10 Stops by Omaha Beach
This route features the Normandy American Cemetery in France, a solemn memorial located on the hills above Omaha Beach. Dedicated in 1956, the cemetery honors American troops who died in Europe during World War II with 9,388 white marble graves. A significant historical site reflecting the sacrifice of Allied forces during the D-Day landings.
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- Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy
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- Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy
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- Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy
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- Étretat is located about 3 hours drive from Paris.
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- Fécamp is located just 20 minutes from Étretat and features a beach and lighthouse.
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- Honfleur is located about 50 minutes from Étretat and features an Old Port with colorful townhouses built from the 16th to 18th centuries.
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- At Étretat, stay until sunset when the sun hits the cliffs with an orange glow for best views.
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- Rouen features a clock made in 1389, one of the oldest mechanisms in France, still functioning after over 600 years.
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- Normandy American Cemetery is located on hills above Omaha Beach and contains 9,388 white marble graves honoring American troops who died in WWII Europe.
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- Pointe du Hoc is a cliff 35 meters high with numerous craters and bunkers from WWII attacks; troops used 30-meter rope ladders to scale the cliffs.
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- At Arromanches-les-Bains, visit during low tide to walk out to the remains of Mulberry artificial harbors on the beach.
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- Gatteville Lighthouse is 75 meters high, the third tallest traditional lighthouse in the world, built in 1834. Entry costs a few euros for 365 stairs to the top.
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- Mont Saint-Michel is on a tidal island; park in lots outside and take a shuttle or walk about 4 km to reach it.
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- Mont Saint-Michel Abbey tour costs about €9 per person and takes 20 minutes to 1 hour to walk through with multiple lookout points.
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- At Mont Saint-Michel, observe how quickly water levels rise as the tide comes in, which was dangerous for medieval pilgrims.
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Top 10 Places To Visit in Normandy - Travel Guide