Normandy Victory Museum - Musée de la bataille des haies
About This Museum
You might not expect to find one of Normandy's most compelling D-Day stories tucked away in the French countryside near Carentan, but that's exactly where the Normandy Victory Museum sits. It zeroes in on a brutal, often overlooked chapter of the conflict: the Battle of the Hedgerows. Forget sweeping beaches; this is about the grueling, meter-by-meter fight through treacherous bocage terrain that defined much of the campaign. The museum makes this intimate, savage struggle feel immediate and profoundly human.
Collection Highlights
The collection brings the hedgerow fighting to life with incredibly detailed dioramas and a stunning array of fully restored vehicles, from jeeps to massive tanks, all looking as if they just rolled off the line. Personal artifacts, letters, and uniforms tell the soldiers' stories, while a dedicated exhibit on war correspondents reminds you how these events reached the world.
Visitor Information
It's easy to spend a few hours here completely absorbed. The museum is well-signposted from Carentan-les-Marais in the Parc d'Activités La Fourchette—just look for the military vehicles out front.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a long, utilitarian-style building that feels more like a period hangar or workshop than a traditional museum, which somehow perfectly suits the gritty, industrial nature of war it portrays.
Contact & Location
Address: Pôle emploi, Rue du Haras, Carentan, Carentan-les-Marais, Saint-Lô, Manche, Normandie, France métropolitaine, 50500, France
Phone: +33 2 33 71 74 94
Website: Visit Website
