Ste. Mere Eglise

Ste. Mere Eglise is located only a few miles from Utah Beach.  Take Route 13 from Bayeux in the direction of Cherbourg.  U.S. Airborne forces landed near and some troopers right on the village town square.  The picture shows the village church steeple with a reproduction of Trooper Joe Steele and his parachute snagged on the steeple.  This situation was re-enacted in the movie "The Longest Day" filmed in the 1960s.

There is an excellent airborne museum off the village square.  I recommend this stop for those interested in the D-day invasion.  There are several places to rest and have lunch.  The port of Cherbourg is only a short drive from here.

Village Church

Pictures of the Airborne Museum