#ddaybeaches

[finkenfunk]

Travelling along the coast of Normandy. #france #normandie #ddaybeaches #vgntrvls #neverforget https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch9um45KDUE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Do you know what you would like to do and see when you visit Paris? Here are a few ideas. 

[weehughie]

A soldier of World War Two... • • #asoldierofworldwartwo #poppy #poppyappeal #royalbritishlegion #statue #dday75years #swordbeach #junobeach #ww2 #worldwar2 #ddaybeaches #worldwartwo #southsea #southseacommon #goldbeach #omahabeach #utahbeach #remember #remembrance #anniversary #briankiddway #iphonex #southseacastle #ddaystory #ddaymuseum #portsmouth #southsea (at The D-Day Story) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4rzLbwB9XE/?igshid=1p40xl3ma1nda

[qfrepair]

"D-Day" and "Operation Neptune" Tuesday, 6 June 1944 was the Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord during World War II. Codenamed Operation Neptune and often referred to as D-Day, was the largest seaborne invasion in history. On this day, 156,000 troops from the United States, Great Britain, and Canada stormed five beaches. Allied casualties were roughly at least 10,000, with 4,414 confirmed dead approximately 2,000 of them were American. Please take a moment of silence today, and thank the many soldiers who fought and died for our country and the world on D-Day. #dday #operationneptune #operationoverlord #worldwar #worldwarII #worldwarIImemorial #ddaylandings #ddaybeaches #americastrong #seaborne #history #britain #canada #victory #normandy #normandybeach #normandyinvastion #thebeach #utahbeach #pointeduhoc #omahabeach #goldbeach #junobeach #swordbeach #america #womanstrong #france #europe #qualityfoundationrepair https://www.instagram.com/p/ByXrN6sBtW6/?igshid=os7yudsjsibc

[r0byates]

75 years ago today, the largest invasion force in history liberated Europe by land, sea and air. To all those who survived and to the many who never made it home, thank you #dday #dday75 #ww2 #europe #ddaybeaches #omaha #gold #sword #juno #churchill #winstonchurchill #invasion #war https://www.instagram.com/robyates/p/ByXBp2vBkHN/?igshid=n7xsdbp95mni

[vacationsoup]

New Post has been published on https://vacationsoup.com/the-best-normandy-landing-beaches-map/

The Best Normandy Landing Beaches Map

It can be overwhelming to plan a visit to the Normandy landing beaches. As well as the five beaches, there are also museums, memorials, bridge, batteries, statues, and sculptures. And they're dotted around a pretty large area.

Hints and Tips

There are five beaches, so the first step is to decide which one or ones you want to visit. This article gives an overview of each of the beaches and the key sites. If you already know which beach you want to visit, you can skip this step. Perhaps you have Canadian, American or British ancestors or family members who fought in the conflict. American forces tackled Utah and Omaha beaches, the Canadians took Juno while the British landed at Gold and Sword.

The next step is to use this article to familiarise yourself with the key sites. You'll be able to see photos, read a description, watch videos and get links to the majority of the attractions.

Then use this map to see how far things are from each other. This will help you to plan your day and the route you'll take. Check opening times for museums, visitor centres and batteries where you need a ticket. Not all sites are open all year round and some sites close for lunch. In winter sites tend to open later or close earlier due to the shorter days.

Also plan where you're going to have lunch. The majority of restaurants are only open between 12 and 2pm for lunch.

The pins on the map are colour coded according to the beach they represent. The turquoise ones on the left are for Utah beach and green is for Omaha. Gold has yellow pins, Juno is red. The  blue or purple pins on the right show the Sword beach sites.

Use a combination of both the map and the article as not everything appears in both places. For example, the Overlord Museum is very close to the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer but it isn't on the map. Equally, Les Braves memorial sculpture on Omaha Beach at St-Laurent-Sur-Mer is missing from the map.

Finally, be prepared for how you might feel visiting these sites. Emotional and poignant is how most people describe it. Discovering the challenges faced and sacrifices made gives a feeling of gratitude and respect.

Battle of Normandy Museum in Bayeux

[frenchlifestylevera]

Embrace life with joy 💓 You only have one life Live every day as if it was the last onr Wenn Du mich supporten möchtest 💪 👉 Like ❤️ Safe 📸 Comment 📝 Vielen herzlichen Dank ☺️ ich like ❤️ und kommentiere 📝 auch gerne bei Dir! 🌹My Community 🌹 @berserkergirls @berserker_fanpage_official @berserker_fanpage @berserker_visual #berserkergirls #berserkergirl #berserkergang #berserkerstyle #berserkercommunity #frenchstyle #frenchlifestyle #luxury #ü40blogger #ilovelife #inkedgirl #inkedgirls #tattoogirl #piercinglove #fitgirl #fitfam #healthylifestyle #tattoolifestyle #tattoos_of_instagram #picoftheday #selfienation #bodyart #normandie #ddaybeaches #steilklippen #normandie (à Arromanches) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQXwvM0FVt3/?utm_medium=tumblr

[stuart814]

All Gave Some, Some Gave All !! #neverforget#ddaybeaches

[trente-cinq-f2]

The 1st infantry division #pascalmeteyer #adobe #lightroom #canon5dmarkii #ww2 #dday #ciel #infantry #memorial #omahabeach #americancimetery #ddaybeaches (à Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial)

[jerrykalman]

#memorialday tribute on #100th birthday of #johnfkennedy with a seminal #quote and a scene at the #memorialchapel for #mias at the #normandymemorialcemetery near the #ddaybeaches in #france. If this #quotograph resonates with you please #repost it #inmemorian (at Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial)

[vacationsoup]

New Post has been published on https://vacationsoup.com/the-best-normandy-landing-beaches-map/

The Best Normandy Landing Beaches Map

It can be overwhelming to plan a visit to the Normandy landing beaches. As well as the five beaches, there are also museums, memorials, bridge, batteries, statues, and sculptures. And they're dotted around a pretty large area.

Hints and Tips

There are five beaches, so the first step is to decide which one or ones you want to visit. This article gives an overview of each of the beaches and the key sites. If you already know which beach you want to visit, you can skip this step. Perhaps you have Canadian, American or British ancestors or family members who fought in the conflict. American forces tackled Utah and Omaha beaches, the Canadians took Juno while the British landed at Gold and Sword.

The next step is to use this article to familiarise yourself with the key sites. You'll be able to see photos, read a description, watch videos and get links to the majority of the attractions.

Then use this map to see how far things are from each other. This will help you to plan your day and the route you'll take. Check opening times for museums, visitor centres and batteries where you need a ticket. Not all sites are open all year round and some sites close for lunch. In winter sites tend to open later or close earlier due to the shorter days.

Also plan where you're going to have lunch. The majority of restaurants are only open between 12 and 2pm for lunch.

The pins on the map are colour coded according to the beach they represent. The turquoise ones on the left are for Utah beach and green is for Omaha. Gold has yellow pins, Juno is red. The  blue or purple pins on the right show the Sword beach sites.

Use a combination of both the map and the article as not everything appears in both places. For example, the Overlord Museum is very close to the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer but it isn't on the map. Equally, Les Braves memorial sculpture on Omaha Beach at St-Laurent-Sur-Mer is missing from the map.

Finally, be prepared for how you might feel visiting these sites. Emotional and poignant is how most people describe it. Discovering the challenges faced and sacrifices made gives a feeling of gratitude and respect.

Battle of Normandy Museum in Bayeux

[trente-cinq-f2]

Détail sur Blockhaus #pascalmeteyer #normandie #adobe #lightroom #canon5dmarkii #ww2 #dday #blockaus #secondwar #normandy #manchetourisme #cherbourgtourisme #blackandwhitephotography #utahbeach #cotentin #ddaybeaches

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The crack #pascalmeteyer #adobe #canon5dmarkii #lightroom #normandy #ww2 #dday #blockaus #secondwar #manchetourisme #cherbourgtourisme #bunker #ddaybeaches #sand #sable#plage #sky #clouds #nuages (à Utah Beach)

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Utah Beach #pascalmeteyer #adobe #canon5dmarkii #lightroom #normandy #ww2 #dday #blockaus #secondwar #manchetourisme #cherbourgtourisme #bunker #ddaybeaches #sand #sable#plage #sky #clouds #nuages (à Utah Beach)

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Stargate Normandy #normandy #pascalmeteyer #adobe #lightroom #canon5dsr #concrete #manchetourisme #cherbourgtourisme #ww2 #dday #ddaybeaches #normandie #grass #herbe #sky #skylovers #clouds #cotentin #blackandwhitephotography

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An Aerial View of La Manche Region in Normandy

La Manche region of Normandy’s characterised by its extensive coastline which surrounds a terrain of hedgerows, woodland and pastures (known as bocage). The video below highlights some of the key sights to see. 

The miles and miles of coast are also home to pretty seaside villages and towns. Some of the aerial shots show Granville with its rocky headland, old town and marina together with Barfleur with a beautiful port and quaint cobbled streets. Also on the coast are Regnéville, home to a ruined chateau, the island of Tatihou with its fort and the lighthouse at Gatteville. Many of these locations offer magnificent views. From the high town at Granville you can see the beaches stretching to both the north and south and also overlook the modern town and marina. If you can climb the 365 steps at Gatteville, the view is wonderful. It is hard on the lungs going up and hard on the legs coming down. The stone circular staircase has convenient stopping points thanks to the deep windowsills of the lighthouse’s 52 windows.

  Hommage is paid to the D-Day landings in various sites throughout La Manche region. Featured in the video is the Batterie at Azeville, Saint-Mère-Eglise which was the first town to be liberated and Utah beach – the American troops landed here in 1944. There are many more D-Day sites in La Manche region and most villages have a memorial with names inscribed of those who were lost in combat.

  Throughout the region are chateaux, abbeys, cathedrals, manor houses and churches. The video shows Coutances cathedral which was rebuilt in the 13th century. It is Gothic in style and was built over the top of a smaller, Romanesque structure. I love this building and almost always call in when I’m in Coutances. The strong lines and  architectural detail on the exterior contrast with a relatively simple interior. There are not many statues but the stained glass windows, The Chapel of Saint Laud painted in strong colours and the lantern tower which allows light to flood in to the cathedral are beautiful. You can do tours of the upper walkways by arrangement or buy an audioguide from the local tourist office. 

Last but not least is Mont St Michel – the jewel in Normandy’s crown. It’s a small island commune with its crowning glory of an abbey dating from the 8th century. This is another of my favourite places.

For more information about La Manche visit the website http://www.manche-tourism.com