War Museums in Normandy, France
Arromanches-les-Bains Permanent Exhibition of D-Day It is situated near the seawall in the small port of Arromanches. Displays include a diorama of the landing beaches which uses lights and commentary to explain D Day operations and there are cases with mementos, weapons and photographs. The museum is said to be crowded most of the time, it is definitely worth visiting.
Ouistreham Riva-Bella- Atlantic Wall Museum This museum is located in a former observation and fire control tower. This very interesting building has been opened in 1988 and restored to its 1944 condition.
Bayeux-Memorial museum of the Battle of Normandy This museum is situated near to the British military cemetery. This museum was opened in 1982 and houses an extensive collection of weapons, mementos, and uniforms.
Caen It is located on the Esplanade Eisenhower. Opened in 1986, Memorial is easily the most spectacular museum devoted to the Cross-Channel Attack and the Battle of Normandy into the context of the Second World War. The museum houses a restaurant, a book store-souvenir shop and a documentation center-library.
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