- La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument - This memorial is dedicated to the memory of the soldiers of the American airborne troops.
One of the essential missions of the US 82nd Airborne Division was to take the bridges that spanned the Merderet River, west of Sainte-Mère-Église.
Many soldiers were killed in these places during the parachuting or during the fighting which followed for the control of the bridge and the causeway which gives access to the opposite bank.
The Parachute Memorial
Within the grounds of the park is the statue of the American soldier Iron Mike, a replica of that located at Fort Bragg (military training base) in the state of North Carolina in the United States and an orientation table retracing facts.
- Driver / guide
- Admission tickets to the 3D cinema at the ‘D-Day Experience’ of Saint Côme du Mont
- Admission tickets to the Airborne Museum of Sainte Mere Eglise
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotels Pick-up and Drop-off
- Lunch
Embark on a memorable journey with your own intimate group (4-8 members only) in a cozy, air-conditioned minivan creating an amicable environment. Your guide, ‘Régis’, will walk you through the crucial occurrences of Operation ‘Overlord’ and the historical Normandy invasions on June 6, 1944. You’ll get to explore the spots where American troops parachuted and gliders made a landing between Sainte Mère Eglise and Carentan on June 06, 1944. At the Airborne Museum, step into an authentic C-47 aircraft in England, and relive the sensations experienced by paratroopers while crossing the English Channel before making a landing at Sainte Mère Eglise. Continue your journey with two 3D films showcased on an immersive 15m wide screen detailing the Battle of Normandy from June 6 till the concluding part of August 1944.
- Minimum number of travelers for this tour is 2 people.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
