Utah Beach — Attraction in Cherbourg

A really good beach with a lot of history. We went to Omaha a year or two ago which was very special but very busy with pay parking etc, this is a lot easier free parking and lots of roadside parking. The beach is amazing and to the left dogs can be off the lead and to the right dogs on a lead. Obviously thinking about all those soldiers who were injured and killed and the battle is very thought provoking and chilling, on the other side the beach is beautiful and I went paddling with the dogs in beautiful warm water with lots of little fish swimming in the shallow waters which thinking about the soldiers is mind blowing. Well...

Utah Beach, one of the key landing sites of D-Day, is a place of profound historical significance. Walking its shores, you stand where the course of World War II shifted, surrounded by the echoes of courage and sacrifice. The remnants of the Atlantic Wall and bunkers serve as stark reminders of the immense challenges faced by the Allied troops. A visit to the Utah Beach Landing Museum offers an exceptional collection of artifacts from the landings, providing deeper insight into this pivotal moment in history. This hallowed ground is not only a site of remembrance but also a place of quiet beauty, where history and heroism...

The history and panoramic views of Utah Beach are amazing. Throughout the area you will find many monuments dedicated to the different units who were integral to the successful beach landing. While you are there I recommend dining at La Roosevelt Cafe which is filled with tons of history and artifacts. The tables are signed by veterans of the war. Just behind the cafe you'll find the 00 monument for Utah beach. There is one monument every kilometer from Utah Beach to Bastogne. We ran out of time to see the Museum so plan at least 2.5 hours...