The D-Day Beaches

On 6th June 1944, the landings on the beaches of la Manche and Calvados made history. These places, still so full of memories and ghosts, bear witness to the sheer scale of the Allied forces' military operations to liberate Europe and the many casualties.

Explore the landing beaches:

• Sword Beach: 12 km, Ouistreham, Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer
• Juno Beach: 30 km, Graye-sur-Mer,Courseulles-sur-Mer,Bernières-sur-Mer and Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer
• Gold Beach: 40 km, Asnelles, Port-en-Bessin, Arromanches and Ver-sur-Mer
• Omaha Beach: 62 km, Colleville-sur-Mer
• Utah Beach: 95 km, from Saint-Marie-du-Mont to Quinéville
• American Cemetery (Colleville-sur-mer): 55 km away
• German Cemetery (la Cambe): 60 km away