Army troops wade ashore on Omaha Beach during the D-Day landings, 6 June 1944. They were brought to the beach by a Coast Guard manned LCVP. Photograph from the U.S. Coast Guard Collection in the U.S. National Archives.Army troops wade ashore on Omaha Beach during the D-Day landings, 6 June 1944. They were brought to the beach by a Coast Guard manned LCVP. Photograph from the U.S. Coast Guard Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
©Army troops wade ashore on Omaha Beach during the D-Day landings, 6 June 1944. They were brought to the beach by a Coast Guard manned LCVP. Photograph from the U.S. Coast Guard Collection in the U.S. National Archives.|US National Archives, US Coast Guard Collection, 26-G-2343
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80th anniversary of D-Day

In Normandy and Destination Granville Terre et Mer

In 2024, Normandy will pay tribute to all those soldiers and civilians who perished, while celebrating the collective joy of freedom regained thanks to them. Discover below the festivities that will take place in our Destination to commemorate this historic and memorial event.

A little history

The D-Day landings of June 6, 1944 marked a major turning point in the Second World War, symbolizing the beginning of the liberation of France and Europe, and re-establishing the values of Freedom, Peace and Reconciliation. Thousands of soldiers from various nations landed on the beaches of Normandy to reconquer the occupied territory. After three months of fighting, the liberation of Normandy, including Granville and the surrounding area, was completed on July 31, 1944, followed by the liberation of Paris and the whole of Europe. Today, relics, cemeteries, historic sites and commemorative events bear witness to this war, perpetuating the memory of these major events.

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    • 2Events in Granville
    • 3Events in Folligny
    • 4Events in Carolles
    • 5Events in La Haye-Pesnel
    • 6Events in Saint-Planchers
    Commemorative day

    La Haye-Pesnel

    Saturday, August 3, 2024

    Ceremonies :

    • 10:15 am: gathering of flag bearers, place de l’église.
    • 10:30am: mass at Sainte-Madeleine church in La Haye-Pesnel – procession accompanied by the Roundainche.
    • 11:30am: ceremony at the war memorial, place de la mairie – accompanied by La Lucernaise.

    Festive events:

    • 12:00 to 19:00: Aviator Jesse MOUNTJOY exhibition at the equestrian center.
    • 12:00 to 19:00: vintage, collectible and miniature vehicles on display at the Equestrian Center.
    • 1pm to 7pm: ONACGV exhibition. Natzweiler-Strutof concentration camp at Salle du Pays Hayland.
    • 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm: Folk dance demonstration with LA ROUNDAINCHE at the equestrian center.
    • 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm: discovery of American soccer – baseball at the equestrian center.
    • 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm: Screening of period films with Archives de Guerre at the Pays Hayland hall.
    • 4pm: Country dance demonstration and initiation at the equestrian center.
    • 7pm: concert by “Les Carottes Râpées” at the equestrian center.

    Refreshment bar12pm to 9pm and food truck from 12pm to 3pm. All festive events, catering and refreshments will take place at Espace Jacques Bedouin, Centre Equestre, avenue Ernest Corbin, La Haye-Pesnel.

    Troops crouch inside a LCVP landing craft, just before landing on Omaha Beach on D-Day, 6 June 1944. Photograph from the U.S. Coast Guard Collection in the U.S. National Archives.Troops crouch inside a LCVP landing craft, just before landing on Omaha Beach on D-Day, 6 June 1944. Photograph from the U.S. Coast Guard Collection in the U.S. National Archives.
    ©Troops crouch inside a LCVP landing craft, just before landing on Omaha Beach on D-Day, 6 June 1944. Photograph from the U.S. Coast Guard Collection in the U.S. National Archives.|Imperial War Museum, EA 51048
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    ©Normandy landings June 6 1944 05|Handford (lieutenant), Imperial War Museum, B 5218
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    ©Normandy landings June 6 1944 06|James Maphan (sergent), Imperial War Museum, B 5114
      2024: 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
      2024: 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy
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