Mémorial Britannique de Normandie

Situated on the heights of Mont Fleury, overlooking the Gold Beach sector, the British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer commemorates the 22,540 men and women who lost their lives under British command during the landings and throughout the Battle of Normandy. The Memorial also pays tribute to the French civilians who lost their lives that summer.

It is the only site in Normandy where all these names are brought together. They are listed in chronological order on the 160 columns that form the Memorial’s central pergola.

The Memorial is situated on a site covering more than 20 hectares, with breathtaking views of the beach and Mulberry Harbour at Arromanches.

In 2024, King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the Memorial and opened the Winston Churchill Centre. This visitor centre comprises two galleries, an educational area and a café serving snacks and drinks seven days a week throughout the summer.

Entry to the Memorial and the Winston Churchill Centre is free. There is a charge for parking (€4.50 per day, €12 for coaches), which helps to fund the site’s upkeep.
Guided tours are offered by the Gold Beach Tourist Office from June to mid-September: visit their website www.goldbeach-tourisme.fr for more information.

The Memorial also offers bespoke guided tours for school groups. Please email contact@normandymemorialtrust.org to arrange a visit with your school.