The Normandy beaches that are most famous are the ones between Cherbourg and Le Havre.  They are also known as the D-Day Invasion Beaches.

While Normandy beaches are great for family holidays, with miles of peaceful, sandy beaches to enjoy, the area is a special draw for those interested in the history of World War II.

Americans, Canadian, English, and some French troops stormed these beaches on June 6th, 1944.  On D-Day, the beaches were anything BUT peaceful.

The Allies gave the beaches code names…. Sword, Gold, Omaha, Utah, and Juno.  The British were assigned to Sword and Gold.

The Americans landed at Omaha and Utah. The Canadian sector beach was Juno.  The beaches are still known by these code names.  The area is dotted with museums and reminders of that historic time. (more…)