D-Day Experience
About This Museum
It's a little-known fact that the D-Day Experience isn't housed in a purpose-built museum, but rather within the restored farm buildings of the very field where American paratroopers landed in the early hours of June 6, 1944. Walking through its rustic stone and timber structure feels like stepping directly into history. You don't just see artifacts; you feel the weight of a soldier's gear, hear the roar of a C-47 engine, and sense the tension of that pivotal night. The centerpiece is a breathtaking flight simulation that drops you right into the chaos of the airborne invasion.
Collection Highlights
The collection brings history to life with intensely personal items, from a paratrooper's perfectly preserved jacket to handwritten letters home. The undeniable highlight is 'Fly Over Normandy,' a visceral flight simulator that recreates the dizzying, turbulent journey across the Channel.
Visitor Information
You'll find it on Rue Joseph-Lafosse in Carentan-les-Marais—look for the old farmsteads. It's wise to book ahead for the flight simulator, as it's an incredibly popular part of the visit.
Architecture & Building
The museum is cleverly integrated into a cluster of traditional Norman farm buildings, all stone walls and weathered timber beams, which grounds the entire experience in an authentic sense of place.
Contact & Location
Address: D-Day Experience, Rue du Bel Esnault, Le Haut de l'Amont, Saint-Côme-du-Mont, Carentan-les-Marais, Saint-Lô, Manche, Normandie, France métropolitaine, 50500, France
Phone: +33 2 33 23 61 95
Website: Visit Website
