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D-Day’s Beaches 9

Explore the events of D-Day, when Allied troops stormed ashore
to liberate Europe from Nazi occupation. From war museums to
landing beaches, it’s a fascinating and sobering experience.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
3 DAYS
88 km 142KM / 88 MILES
Omaha Beach
Pay your respects at GREAT FOR…
the American
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Cemetery & Memorial

Utah
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Beach
April to July, to avoid
summer-holiday
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sur-Mer ESSENTIAL
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the German guns at
Longues-sur-Mer.
Pointe du Hoc Caen K BEST FOR
HISTORY
Wander amongst shell Visit an award-winning
craters that haven't multimedia D-Day The Caen Mémorial
changed since D-Day museum provides you with a
98 km 0 km comprehensive D-Day
overview.
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