Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Cost and Hours:
Free, daily mid-April-mid-Sept 9:00-18:00, mid-Sept-mid-April
9:00-17:00, tel. 02 31 51 62 00,
www.abmc.gov
. Park carefully, as break-ins have been a
problem. You'll find good WCs and water fountains at the parking lot. Guided tours are
offered a few times a day in high season—call ahead for times.
Getting There:
The cemetery is just east of St-Laurent-sur-Mer and northwest of
Bayeux in Colleville-sur-Mer. From route D-514, directional signs will point the way.
Self-Guided Tour:
Your visit begins at the impressive
visitors center.
Pass se-
curity, pick up the handout, sign the register, and allow time to appreciate the superb dis-
plays. On the arrival floor, computer terminals provide access to a database containing the
story of each US serviceman who died in Normandy.
Descend one level, where you'll learn about the invasion preparations and the im-
mense logistical challenges they presented. The heart of the center tells the stories of the
individualswhogavetheirlivestoliberatepeopletheycouldnotknow,andshowsthefew
possessionstheydiedwith.ThisaddsapersonaltouchtotheD-Daylandingsandprepares
visitors for the fields of white crosses and Stars of David outside. The pressure on these
