Normandy Road Trip Itinerary

France, Normandy

Normandy is a beautiful part of northern France to visit, but many visitors come for the sights that relate to the Battle of Normandy. The battle raged from D-Day on the 6th June 1944 until the end of August. A surprising amount of sites survive to this day, from huge...

World War II Cemeteries in Normandy

France, Normandy

The military cemeteries of Normandy are a dramatic reminder of just how many people lost their lives on D-Day and the battles that followed it as the Allies began to liberate Europe. These solemn places, the lands of which have been given in perpetuity by the French...

World War II D-Day Beaches in Normandy

France, Normandy

The D-Day landings were the largest seaborne invasion in history, the primary focal points of the landings were the five zones or beaches that the landings were segregated into. Despite the landings, the massive aerial and naval bombardments before and during the...

World War II Batteries in Normandy

France, Normandy

In June 1944 the Normandy coast of France was the location for the largest seaborne invasion in history. The Allies attacked across five zones in an attempt to breach the Atlantic Wall and establish a bridgehead on mainland Europe. Many of the impressive gun...

World War II Museums in Normandy

France, Normandy

The French region of Normandy has many museums that offer visitors a way to learn about the events of D-Day and beyond. From large generic museums, country or area specific museums to museums which deal with a single event or battle, there is no better way to get an...