Musée du Débarquement - (D-Day Landing Museum)
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache
N 49° 20.408 W 000° 37.213
30U E 672867 N 5467991
One of the best D-Day Landing museums along the Normandy Coast
Waymark Code: WMBYC
Location: France
Date Posted: 05/04/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member MikeGolfJ3
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The traveller to the D-Day beaches in Normandy will come across several museums with memorabilia on the landings. The museum in Arromanches is one of the best.

The beach at Arromanches was where the British set up their artificial harbor by floating huge blocks of concrete from southern Britain to this location and sinking them. The remnants of these blocks are still visible from shore. The museum has a fascinating display and movie on the planning and creation of this artificial harbor.

This historical site has a great web site with much more information on this museum. You can find it at : http://www.normandy1944.com

Theme:
WWII History

Street Address:
Place du 6 Juin 14117 Arromanches France

Food Court: no

Gift Shop: yes

Hours of Operation:
February, November, December 10H - 12H30 and 13H30 - 17H March, October 9H30 - 12H30 and 13H30 - 17H30 April 9H - 12H30 and 13H30 - 18H May, June, Jully, August 9H - 19H September 9H - 18H

Cost: 6.00 (listed in local currency)

Museum Size: Small

Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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