Memorial Pegasus — Attraction in Lisieux

What a surprisingly interesting and engaging museum!

It may be small, but it’s perfectly formed, and rather than overwhelming you with endless information, the story is broken down into sections that are easy to follow and beautifully presented. The exhibits take you through the narrative in a way that feels poignant, thoughtful, and respectful, while still being very easy to digest.

The subject of war is never simple to handle, and it’s all too easy for museums to become either too heavy or, on the other end of the scale, a little dry and uninspiring. What struck me here was how well balanced it is. Even if military history isn’t normally your area of interest (it isn't mine really, but I was travelling with people who wanted to go here), this museum has a way of drawing you in. It doesn’t shy away from the realities of what happened, but it never feels gratuitous, and the result is something that holds your attention from start to finish.

There aren’t interactive exhibits in the modern sense - no touch screens or VR, no touchy feely stuff - but honestly, it doesn’t need them. The quality of the storytelling is strong enough that it captures your imagination on its own. If you’re visiting with children who are confident readers and have an interest in history, they’ll find plenty to keep them engaged too.

The staff deserve a mention as well. They are bilingual, friendly, and incredibly cheerful, which adds to the welcoming feel of the museum. They clearly care about the story they’re helping to tell, and it makes the whole experience that bit more memorable.

All in all, this is a real gem of a museum in the area. It tells such an important part of history with care and clarity, and I’d say it’s a must stop for anyone visiting Normandy.

There was plenty of parking although we visited mid week in mid September, and even for camper vans, and don't forget to visit Cafe Gondre a 1 minute drive away to carry on...

I have just finished reading the book by Stephen Ambrose on the taking of this bridge. It is really a fascinating book and a tribute to the men that did this. The months of training, planning and then execution of a near flawless plan was almost unbelievable. We were here for the D Day ceremony and it was great to see some of the veterans show up for this. The taking and holding of this bridge was critical to the overall success of D Day - what a nice tribute the museum and the actual bridge are. Many thanks to the French citizens for keeping the memory of this so relevant.

Walking outside the museum you have many exhibits that are very relevant to the story of the bridge. Seeing the 'mock-up' of an actual glider was extremely interesting given todays modern technology! What an amazing feat...

I had the absolute pleasure of visiting this museum with my 15 year old Son recently and I can honestly say it blew us away. The layout and the exhibits were incredible. To think what those young men went through that night which is so vividly brought to life brings you to tears. A lot of the exhibits have been donated by familes who's relatives fought at Pegasus bridge which makes it even more interesting and personal. I would thoroughly recommend this museum to anybody its superb. I would also like to add we had the pleasure of meeting Mark Worthington the museum curator, the man is a walking library, we were in awe of his knowledge and the stories he told,my Son did not stop talking about him from the moment he met him to the moment we returned to the UK, an absolute...