Autour d'Utah Beach

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Presentation : In the footsteps of the U.S. Army.. Like the 135,000 men of the allied forces who landed in June 44, set off from the dunes to cross the flowering marshes and discover the Norman architectural heritage. Return to the Second World War by returning to the beach marked out by blockhouses up to the Leclerc monument. Remarkable points on the circuit 0- The Leclerc monument was erected in memory of General Leclerc de Hauteclocque, who was in charge of the famous 2nd D.B. of the American army and who landed on August 1st, 44 at Utah Beach before going to liberate Paris, then Strasbourg. 1 - Cross marshes lined with colorful flowers, along a pond, in a landscape of hunting huts. 2 - The church of Saint-Martin-de-Varreville with its 11th and 12th century modillions, has a pointed bell tower unlike its neighbours which have brackets. Magnificent Romanesque portal. One of the most beautiful oak lecterns in the Cotentin region. 3 - The Château de Vaugoubert dates back to the 19th century and houses a pond that welcomes swans and ducks. Nothing remains of the old buildings. In the park, a dovecote has been rebuilt on an old framework. It belonged during the Revolution to Franço

From the tourism feed, updated 28 Oct 2025 by Manche Tourisme - Pôle Dév. Produits. Rules can differ by commune, so check the signs on site.