Beach & Island
Omaha Beach
📍 Omaha Beach, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Normandy, France
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Quick Facts
- Location
- France, Bayeux
- Category
- Beach & Island
- Duration
- 2-3 hours
- Opening Hours
- All day
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Free · Free
- Address
- Omaha Beach, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Normandy, France
- Coordinates
- 49.3622, -0.8697
Introduction
Omaha Beach was one of five D-Day landing beaches (June 6, 1944) — the bloodiest — with the Normandy American Cemetery nearby. A crucial WWII memorial site. Heaviest US casualties on D-Day. Monuments and sculptures on the beach. Normandy American Cemetery — ~9,387 white crosses. Landing museums tell the D-Day story.
✨ Highlights
01
D-Day
June 6, 1944 — the bloodiest landing beach.
02
US Cemetery
~9,387 white crosses in solemn rows.
03
Monuments
Monuments and sculptures on the beach.
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Free
Beach and cemetery free.
🛈 Practical Info
→Free:Beach and cemetery free.
→Cemetery:Normandy American Cemetery — solemn must-visit.
→History:Learn WWII history; stay solemn.
→Combine:Pair with Utah Beach, Mont-Saint-Michel and Caen.
→Access:Self-drive best for Normandy beaches.
→Opening Hours:All day
→Transportation:By car (about 1 hour from Caen)
Ticket Information
| Adult | Free |
|---|
Free
💡 Tips
• Beach and cemetery free; stay solemn.
• Self-drive best for Normandy beaches.
• Pair with Utah Beach and Mont-Saint-Michel.
• Information is on-site.
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Omaha Beach?
All day
How much is the admission for Omaha Beach?
Adult: Free; Free
Any practical tips for visiting Omaha Beach?
Beach and cemetery free; stay solemn. Self-drive best for Normandy beaches.
How long should I spend at Omaha Beach?
A typical visit takes 2-3 hours.
Ticket prices, schedules and opening hours are for reference only; please follow the official announcement.