view gallery W0.5 km | Le Village - Grandcamp-Maisy, France in Histoires de France (French historical markers) The story of the harbor and the development of fishing in the small coastal town Grandcamp-Maisy posted by: Walking Boots location: Normandie, France date approved: 07/10/2022 last visited: never |
view gallery NW0.6 km | Helipad - Grandcamp-Maisy, France in Helicopter Landing Pads The coastal city Grandcamp-Maisy has a helicopter landing pad in an area by the harbour posted by: Walking Boots location: Normandie, France date approved: 06/26/2023 last visited: never |
view gallery NW0.6 km | Pier - Grandcamp-Maisy, France in Piers Pier at the harbor in the fishing town of Grandcamp-Maisy. Great view towards the sea and the coast posted by: Walking Boots location: Normandie, France date approved: 06/27/2023 last visited: never |
view gallery E0.6 km | World Peace Monument - Grandcamp-Maisy, France in Doves of peace The Peace Monument made by the Chinese artist Yao Yuan was unveiled on June 3rd, 2004. posted by: Walking Boots location: Normandie, France date approved: 10/03/2022 last visited: 10/26/2022 |
view gallery E0.6 km | World Peace Statue - Grandcamp-Maisy, France in Peace Memorials The Peace Monument made by the Chinese artist Yao Yuan was unveiled on June 3rd, 2004. posted by: Walking Boots location: Normandie, France date approved: 07/08/2022 last visited: 10/26/2022 |
view gallery E3.9 km | La Pointe du Hoc - Cricqueville-en-Bessin, France in Wikipedia Entries [EN] It consists of a cliff 25 to 30 meters high preceded by a needle that advances into the sea and it overlooks a pebble beach about ten meters wide at its feet.
[FR]Elle se compose d'une falaise de 25 à 30 mètres de haut précédée d'une aiguille qui s'avance dans la mer et elle surplombe une plage de galets d'une dizaine de mètres de large à ses pieds. posted by: pmaupin location: Normandie, France date approved: 08/04/2018 last visited: 06/22/2022 |
view gallery E3.9 km | La Pointe du Hoc - Cricqueville-en-Bessin, France in Official Local Tourism Attractions [EN] It consists of a cliff 25 to 30 meters high preceded by a needle that advances into the sea and it overlooks a pebble beach about ten meters wide at its feet. [FR]Elle se compose d'une falaise de 25 à 30 mètres de haut précédée d'une aiguille qui s'avance dans la mer et elle surplombe une plage de galets d'une dizaine de mètres de large à ses pieds. posted by: pmaupin location: Normandie, France date approved: 10/15/2018 last visited: 06/22/2022 |
view gallery E3.9 km | Normandy's D-day Beaches - Haute Normadie, France in 1000 Places to See Before You Die The Normandy landings (codenamed Operation Neptune) were the landing operations on 6 June 1944 (termed D-Day) of the Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord during World War II. posted by: ToRo61 location: Normandie, France date approved: 08/13/2014 last visited: 06/22/2022 |
view gallery E3.9 km | Rangers Lead the Way - Pointe-du-Hoc, France in There's a Book About It The book 'Rangers Lead the Way – Pointe-du-Hoc D-Day 1944' describes a
legendary raid of the US Army 2nd Rangers Battalion during World War II. posted by: ToRo61 location: Normandie, France date approved: 12/14/2014 last visited: 06/22/2022 |
view gallery E3.9 km | Pointe Du Hoc, France in Scenic Overlooks Pointe du Hoc is a promontory with a 100 ft cliff overlooking the English Channel on the coast of Normandy in northern France. posted by: ToRo61 location: Normandie, France date approved: 09/02/2014 last visited: 06/22/2022 |
view gallery E3.9 km | Pointe du Hoc - Cricqueville-en-Bessin, France in Roadside Attractions Pointe du Hoc was a strategic fortified position at the head of 100 foot cliffs that overlook the allied D-Day landing beaches of Utah and Omaha in Normandy, France posted by: neoc1 location: Normandie, France date approved: 03/02/2021 last visited: 06/22/2022 |
view gallery E3.9 km | Ranger Commandoes 116th U.S. Infantry - Pointe du Hoc, Normandy, France in Specific Veteran Memorials A granite monument in the form of a grappling hook honors the Ranger Commandos of the 116th Infantry under the command of Colonel James E. Rudder. posted by: neoc1 location: Normandie, France date approved: 03/22/2017 last visited: 06/22/2022 |
view gallery E3.9 km | Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument - Pointe Du Hoc, France in World War II Memorials / Monuments A granite monument in the form of a grappling hook honors the Ranger Commandos of the 116th Infantry under the command of Colonel James E. Rudder. posted by: neoc1 location: Normandie, France date approved: 04/29/2013 last visited: 06/22/2022 |
view gallery E3.9 km | Pointe du Hoc - Pointe du Hoc, Normandy, France in Satellite Imagery Oddities Point du Hoc was a highly fortified German position along the Normandy Coast of the English Channel. It was taken in a daring operation by the U.S. 2nd Ranger Battalion during World War II on D-Day, June 6, 1944 posted by: neoc1 location: Normandie, France date approved: 03/20/2017 last visited: 06/22/2022 |
view gallery E4 km | Pointe du Hoc (Calvados, Normandy, France) in World War II Sites ...today quiet cliff covered by grass with concrete ruins and offering great vista over Canal, but in June 1944, during Operation Overlord, Point du Hoc was witness of brave attack of the United States Army Rangers. posted by: Dorcadion Team location: Normandie, France date approved: 06/10/2009 last visited: 06/22/2022 |
view gallery E4 km | Pointe-du-Hoc Battlefield - Cricqueville-en-Bessin, Basse-Normandie, France in Battlefields During WWII D-Day Landings, US Forces bombed and climbed Pointe-du-Hoc to take over a German fortification. // Pendant WWII, les forces américaines ont bombardé et monta Pointe-du-Hoc de prendre en charge une fortification allemande. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: Normandie, France date approved: 07/20/2015 last visited: 06/22/2022 |
view gallery E4 km | You Are Here - Pointe Du Hoc, France in 'You Are Here' Maps You Are Here [French: VOUS ETES ICI] in front of Pointe Du Hoc Memorial and Museum. posted by: ToRo61 location: Normandie, France date approved: 09/01/2014 last visited: 11/05/2022 |
view gallery E4 km | Visitor Center at Pointe du Hoc - Normandy - France in Tourist Information Centers - Visitor Centers The visitor center at the Pointe du Hoc seems quite new but unlike the one at the American Cemetery, it has yet to find its mission in life. (As of 2009) posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Normandie, France date approved: 09/29/2009 last visited: 06/22/2022 |
view gallery E4 km | Orientation Table - Pointe Du Hoc, France in Orientation Tables This table describes assault and commemorates the American Second Ranger Battalion who fought there on 6 June 1944 as part of the D-Day landings in World War II. posted by: ToRo61 location: Normandie, France date approved: 09/01/2014 last visited: 06/22/2022 |
view gallery S5 km | Cimetière allemand de La Cambe - Normandie - France in Veteran Cemeteries [FR] Le cimetière militaire allemand de La Cambe fut inauguré le 21 Septembre 1961. [EN] Within a clearing dotted with trees and small dark stone crosses lie the remains of more than 21,000 German soldiers, sailors and airmen. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Normandie, France date approved: 10/02/2009 last visited: 08/30/2021 |
view gallery NW7.4 km | Musée des Beaux - Rouen, France in Art Museums [FR] Le musée des Beaux-Arts abrite l'une des plus prestigieuses collections publiques de France. [EN] An outstanding collection of paintings, drawings and sculptures is complemented by furniture and other art objects. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: Normandie, France date approved: 08/07/2009 last visited: never |
view gallery SW8.7 km | Les Guideaux - Isigny sur Mer, France in Histoires de France (French historical markers) the port of Isigny along the Aure.
le port d'Isigny le long de l'Aure. posted by: sara et gege location: Normandie, France date approved: 11/04/2020 last visited: 07/23/2021 |
view gallery SW8.7 km | Plaque Liberation de la ville - Isigny sur Mer, France in World War II Memorials / Monuments A plaque for the liberation of the city next to the bridge.
Une plaque pour la libération de la ville a coté du pont. posted by: sara et gege location: Normandie, France date approved: 11/04/2020 last visited: 07/23/2021 |
view gallery SW8.7 km | Deux nouvelles portes à flots ont été installées à Isigny-sur-Mer, France in News Article Locations The tidal gates below the bridge.
Les portes à marée en dessous du pont. posted by: sara et gege location: Normandie, France date approved: 11/04/2020 last visited: 07/23/2021 |
view gallery SW8.7 km | Le pont au Douai - Isigny sur Mer, France in Histoires de France (French historical markers) the Douet bridge with its doors to hold back the tide.
le pont du Douet avec ses portes pour retenir la marée. posted by: sara et gege location: Normandie, France date approved: 11/04/2020 last visited: 07/23/2021 |
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