D-Day Paratrooper Historical Center Tours

Armed conflict has profoundly shaped the world we live in today. Take a look at the exhibits and displays at D-Day Paratrooper Historical Center to learn how great battles were won and lost.

You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when spending time in Carentan les Marais. D-Day Paratrooper Historical Center is a great place to kick off here, but there are plenty of other worthy places to visit. Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church, Airborne Museum, and Cotentin and Bessin Marsh Regional Natural Park are not far from the exhibition of military memorabilia and will round out your day nicely.

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Adonis Grandcamp - Les Isles de Sola

Adonis Grandcamp - Les Isles de Sola

3 out of 5
per person
Sep 18 - Sep 24
found 22 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Detroit (DTW) to Caen (CFR)
8.4/10 Very Good! (464 reviews)
Very clean and spacious rooms. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Plenty of history and culture in the area to explore.

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Grand Hôtel de la Marine

Grand Hôtel de la Marine

3 out of 5
per person
Sep 18 - Sep 24
found 22 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Detroit (DTW) to Caen (CFR)
8.6/10 Excellent! (57 reviews)
Great location, great rooms. The breakfast is expensive at €19 & is not that nice, limited variety and not worth the price. Sadly some of the staff are not welcoming which put us off this hotel.

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Hôtel Cositel Coutances

Hôtel Cositel Coutances

3 out of 5
per person
Sep 18 - Sep 24
found 22 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Detroit (DTW) to Caen (CFR)
8.6/10 Excellent! (345 reviews)
Relatively small, intimate hotel, about 30 mins walk from Coutances centre ville.

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025

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Airborne Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Airborne Museum in Sainte-Mere-Eglise. Wander the gardens or discover the countryside in this relaxing area.

Airborne Museum
On D-Day, John M.Steele, one of the mortar platoon of the 505 PIR of the US 82nd Airborne had his chute snag on the church tower as he descended. Here he hung during the battle, watching helplessly as his colleagues fought below. This scene was famously reenacted in the film "The Longest Day", and a manequin now hangs from the church in Ste Mere Eglise depicting the event

Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church

Learn about the local history of Sainte-Mere-Eglise when you spend time at Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church. Wander the gardens or discover the countryside in this relaxing area.

Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church
Remembering D-Day.

Utah Beach

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Utah Beach, a popular beach in Sainte-Marie-du-Mont.

Utah Beach
This 21cm Skoda canon of the “Crisbecq Battery” had a range of more than 30 kilometres. On D-day

Crisbecq Battery

You can learn about the history of Saint-Marcouf when you stop by Crisbecq Battery. Wander the gardens or discover the countryside in this relaxing area.

Crisbecq Battery
The German cemetery of World War 2. A very primitive, beautifully arranged cemetery.

La Cambe German Cemetery

Enjoy a stop at La Cambe German Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in La Cambe. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this quaint area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

La Cambe German Cemetery
The old World War 2 German bunkers. A very interesting site

Pointe du Hoc

You can learn about the history of Cricqueville-en-Bessin with a stop at Pointe du Hoc. Amble around this quaint area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Pointe du Hoc

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Le Charme - Chateau Bellenau holiday accomodation

Le Charme - Chateau Bellenau holiday accomodation

Saint-Côme-du-Mont
Le Charme - Chateau Bellenau holiday accomodation
Domaine Airborne

Domaine Airborne

11 Rue de l'Église, Carentan les Marais, Manche
Domaine Airborne
House 08 pers near the landing of Utah 15 min from the Sea / bed sheets made

House 08 pers near the landing of Utah 15 min from the Sea / bed sheets made

Carentan Les Marais
House 08 pers near the landing of Utah 15 min from the Sea / bed sheets made
Hotel Restaurant L'Escapade

Hotel Restaurant L'Escapade

36 avenue de la gare, Carentan les Marais
Hotel Restaurant L'Escapade
Pleasant cottage renovated quietly, near the landing beaches

Pleasant cottage renovated quietly, near the landing beaches

Carentan Les Marais
Pleasant cottage renovated quietly, near the landing beaches
Le Vauban

Le Vauban

7 Rue Sebline, Carentan les Marais
Le Vauban
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