Where to stay on/near the American sector ?
Château de Franquetot - D-Day Collins Museum near Saint-Mère-Eglise
Stay at Château de Franquetot, a significant historical site during World War II as it served as the command post for the US 7th Army Corps in 1944 and hosted Generals Eisenhower, Bradley, Collins and Patton.
CHATEAU DE FRANQUETOT
38 rue d’Eturville, 50480 Sainte-Mère-Eglise
Ph : 02 33 20 88 36
Email : ddaycollins@orange.fr
Bookable on Booking.com HERE.
Rates : Very affordable, good value.
Newly renovated accommodations await you in a 15th-century chateau, nestled 4 km from the town center of Sainte-Mère-Eglise amidst the picturesque Normandy countryside. Here’s what we offer :
– 4 tastefully decorated guest rooms : 3 doubles and 2 quadruples.
– A fully equipped gite for up to 4 people.
These accommodations are part of a property that also features the D-Day Collins Museum and a charming café-bar.
A great recommendation in the area, away from the tourist hustle and bustle yet very close to the historical sites of the American landing sector.
The Holdy Battery B&B in Sainte-Marie du Mont (Utah Beach)
Two bedrooms are offered at this unique and authentic B&B owned by Jean, who is passionate about WWII and the Normandy landing.
He personally reconstructed a German gun battery within his home and a 1940s café-bar, where guests enjoy breakfast accompanied by the nostalgic tunes of an old radio.
It’s an immersive stay reminiscent of the 1940s !
LA BATTERIE DU HOLDY
D329E1, 50480 Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
Ph : 02 33 44 81-20 or 06 37 99 08 68
Email : batterieduholdy@laposte.net
Website HERE.
2024 rate : only 70 euros per night for 1 or 2 persons, including breakfast and a short jeep ride.
Jean also offers several activities for a unique experience to discover the Utah Beach sector off the beaten tracks :
– Jeep rides (1 hr or 2 hrs or 3 hrs)
– Guided night visit with a short immersion.
– An immersive dramatised tour (night or day) : Jean and his team make you relive the night of June 5 to 6, 1944 : for a few hours, live D-Day, with the paratroopers of the 101st Airborne for the capture of the Holdy Battery.
A BIT FURTHER FROM THE AMERICAN BEACHES
In a Vintage Bed & Breakfast "Le Pont de la Pierre"
LE PONT DE LA PIERRE VINTAGE B&B
1 Le Pont de la Pierre
50680 Saint Clair sur l’Elle.
– Open from April to October.
– English & Dutch spoken.
– Website (B&B) HERE.
2 guest rooms for up to 4 people.
Contact form on the website.
– Website (D-Day tours) HERE.
Mike provides private tours :
– on the D-Day beaches (all sectors) half-days and full-days.
– from Omaha Beach to Saint Lo : in the footsteps of the 29th Infantry Division.
– tailored D-Day tours
– and also shuttles to the Mont Saint-Michel with a stop to the American cemetery and Memorial of Saint-James.
- Le Pont de La Pierre was originally a farm dating back to 1758 situated in the tranquil village of Saint Clair sur l’Elle. Mike and Deb have restored the house in the style of the 1930s-40s, an era they hold dear.
- Staying here offers a slice of history : in 1944, a battle for the nearby bridge « Le Pont de la Pierre » unfolded between the Germans and the US 29th Infantry Division.
- Additionally, Deb has established a private museum on the property, honoring the contributions of women to the Allied victory in WWII : « The Women of Valour WWII Museum. » Website HERE.
Guests at the B&B will have the unique opportunity to explore this museum, accessible by appointment only. - A minimum stay of 2 nights is required at the B&B.
- They offer package deals for tours and accommodations.
It’s an incredible vintage experience !
In a beautiful 17th century manor house : Manoir de Cléronde, a luxury B&B
MANOIR DE CLERONDE B&B
Cléronde, 14400 Blay (between Bayeux and Omaha Beach).
Ph : 06 47 61 52 40
Email : contact@manoirdecleronde.com
Website HERE.
A true haven of peace in the countryside just 15 minutes from Bayeux and Omaha beach.
Classified as a Historic Monument, this manor house built in 1639 has been in the same family since 1893.
The property boasts a park, a pond, a lake and a lush forest. Additionally, it operates as a stud farm, home to 200 English racehorses.
Accommodation options :
– 3 suites, each featuring two bedrooms, located within the manor house.
– A luxurious renovated barn, a spacious 180m2 abode up to 5 people : two bedrooms (one double and one triple), a fully equipped kitchen, a cozy living room with a fireplace : it offers a perfect blend of comfort and elegance.
