Normandy American Cemetery
Monument · Colleville-sur-Mer, Bayeux

Normandy American Cemetery

Photo: Hayden Soloviev · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

This cemetery sits on a bluff above Omaha Beach in Colleville-sur-Mer. White marble crosses and Stars of David mark the graves. A memorial wall lists the names of those missing in action.

On day 6 of France from Paris to the Dordogne in 14 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry.
Time needed
1 to 2 hours.
Best time
Early morning on weekdays.
Getting there
Bus from Bayeux or short drive from the city center.

Itineraries with Normandy American Cemetery

Day 6 of France from Paris to the Dordogne in 14 Days

Bayeux and the D-Day beaches

How Normandy American Cemetery fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Musée Mémorial de la Bataille de NormandieBayeux, Normandy
  2. 11:00Bayeux CathedralBayeux, Normandy
  3. 14:00Omaha BeachNormandy coast
  4. 15:30Normandy American CemeteryColleville-sur-Mer
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Normandy American Cemetery questions

Is the Normandy American Cemetery open every day?

The site is open daily except on certain holidays. Confirm current hours before travel.

Can visitors take photos at the cemetery?

Photography is allowed in the grounds and memorial areas.

Are there restrooms and facilities on site?

A visitor center provides restrooms, maps, and information.

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