Normandy France home of Mont saint Michel, D Day invasion and Bayeux Tapestry

Ste Mere Eglise

Among one of the US paratroopers who came tumbling out of the Sky was John Steel, who’s parachute became entangles in the church spire. He remained hanging from the spire for an incredible two hour ordeal, before being finally captured by the Germans. Read more on St Mere Eglise or A uniformed mannequin permanently hangs form the church to commemorate this his heroic ordeal. In Ste- Mere-Eglise’s market square the parachute shaped Musee Airborne tells the story of the D-Day landings, complete with tanks, jeeps  and even troop carrying aircraft. Return to previous page

Places to visit
Airborne museum
Ste Mere Eglise church

Accommodation

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