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Beach & Island

Omaha Beach

📍 Omaha Beach, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Normandy, France
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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

FreeBeach and cemetery free.
CemeteryNormandy American Cemetery — solemn must-visit.
HistoryLearn WWII history; stay solemn.
CombinePair with Utah Beach, Mont-Saint-Michel and Caen.
AccessSelf-drive best for Normandy beaches.

💡 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

Any practical tips for visiting Omaha Beach?

Beach and cemetery free; stay solemn. Self-drive best for Normandy beaches.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.