Normandy American Cemetery

Plan Your Visit

Getting Here
Normandy American Cemetery overlooks Omaha Beach and the English Channel, located near the town of Colleville-sur-Mer, France.
Cemetery Information
Details to help plan your visit to the Normandy American Cemetery.
Visitor Highlights
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History

World War II: The European Theater of Operations
The Normandy American Cemetery
Unit Histories of World War II â “ The Normandy Campaign
 

Tours

Cemetery Tours
Learn about the Normandy American Cemetery and the history of those commemorated here, on a self-guided tour.
Driving Tours
Visit nearby historical sites to gain a further understanding of the sacrifice made by those memorialized in the cemetery.
Related Monuments
Learn more about other nearby sites maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission.
 

Personal Stories

Personal Stories, by Name
Personal Stories, by Branch of Service
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