Normandy American Cemetery
Colleville-sur-Mer, France
More than 9,000 white marble headstones on the bluff above Omaha Beach. A path leads down to the sand; the visitor centre explains the landings calmly and well.
- Nearest town
- Colleville-sur-Mer, France
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 49.3597, -0.8521
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- La Ferme du LavoirCampsite4 km from Normandy American Cemetery · 10 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping Omaha BeachCampsite5 km from Normandy American CemeteryTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Port'LandCampsite6 km from Normandy American CemeteryTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Sous Les PommiersCampsite7 km from Normandy American Cemetery · 66 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Aire naturelle d'AgyCampsite14 km from Normandy American CemeteryTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToilets
- Aire de camping-cars communale d'Isigny-sur-MerMotorhome stopover19 km from Normandy American CemeteryMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedFree
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FAQs
Where is Normandy American Cemetery?
Normandy American Cemetery is in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, at GPS 49.3597, -0.8521. It is about 14 km from Bayeux.
Can you camp near Normandy American Cemetery?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Accueil camping-car du Clos Tassin, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 55 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Normandy American Cemetery?
Normandy American Cemetery is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Normandy’s D-Day beaches.
What is there to see near Normandy American Cemetery?
Places worth a stop nearby: Pointe du Hoc (11 km), Arromanches Mulberry harbour (17 km), Utah Beach Museum (24 km) and Pegasus Bridge (44 km).
When is the best time to visit Normandy American Cemetery?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)