A rich land… of history
The D-Day beaches, especiallyOmaha Beach, 20 km from Isigny, andUtah Beach, less than 30 km from Isigny, were the scene of one of the greatest battles in modern history with Operation Overlord, also known as the D-Day, on the morning of June 6, 1944. You can also visit the D-Day landing beaches in the company of guides specialized in Omaha Beach and heritage.
The American military cemeteries in Colleville-sur-mer, located 25 km from Isigny, as well as the German cemetery 7 km from Isigny in the town of La Cambe, remind us of the importance of preserving peace in the world.
The landing in 1944
Numerous reconstructions of American and German scenes plunge you into the heart of the history of the Landing and the daily life of all these soldiers as well as their meeting with the local population finally liberated. We invite you to visit the Omaha Beach museums to find out more.
- Omaha Beach at 20km
- Utah Beach at 30km
- Military cemeteries at 25km
Pointe du Hoc and its bunkers
15 km from our campsite, along the coast, don’t miss a stop at the Pointe du Hoc. From the top of this small cape, we can see that the site still bears the scars of the numerous bombings, where 225 Rangers stormed the 30 meters of cliff overlooking it. Today, this place shows what a German coastal artillery battery was with its fire direction post, its bunkers, its shelters.
It is also possible to visit some bunkers on request, in particular the bunkers of Géfosse-Fontenay at less than 10 km from Isigny.
