La Vélomaritime : Voie verte de la Liberté de Vierville-sur-Mer à Grandcamp-Maisy

Rent your bikes at the Vierville-sur-Mer sport and nature center! Muscle bikes or VAE for hire directly from Eolia Vierville-sur-Mer. VEL?OMAHA, an association of partners involved in local tourism, along the Vélomaritime® You can rent a bike at one of our stations and return it at another. Come and discover Omaha beach, enjoy local activities and discover the history of the D-Day in a different way. Services + EOLIA Vierville-sur-Mer : Kayak Paddle Snack bar and restaurant nearby Close to the beach and Vierville monument Free parking Further information: www.velomaha.fr

Thousands of original exhibits within an authentically American period display of over 3,000m2 in the heart of Omaha Beach, just 200 metres from the beach. Located between the Normandy American Cemetery (4km) and Pointe du Hoc (7km), the museum boasts a unique collection compiled over fifty years by a passionate father, since passed, who has left his sons with the legacy of perpetuating remembrance.

Captured on the morning of the 6th of June 1944 by Colonel Rudder's Rangers, the site was also one of key features of the German defensive fortifications. The site reminds us of what an artillery battery was like, with its firing command post, casemates and shelters. Information panels. Free site access, free of charge. Download onto your smartphone via the "Pointe du Hoc" application (free and available on iTunes and Google Play).

Buried for 60 years, this German battery was an integral part of a military zone, used for opening fire on Allied troops across the beaches of Utah and Omaha. The final assault of the 5th and 2nd Battalion of American Rangers on 9 June 1944 lasted 5 long hours. Visitors can explore 3 km of trenches, as well as tunnels, 6 155mm artillery platforms, and other underground constructions now open to the public. Visits take 40 to 60 minutes. You can explore the site on your own, and site maps are available on request. We recommend you bring a torch and wear suitable boots if it's raining. Contact: +44 7429387431