The visit
Cultural season
In addition to permanent visits, the Memorial offers various cultural and historical events. The objective of these exhibits is:
- To offer a better understanding of the Second World War;
- To increase awareness about the final stages of the battle of Normandy.
Below listed events are free of charge unless otherwise noted. The annual program is available upon request.
Season 2011
Battlefield tours
Battlefield tours - upon reservation. Meetings take place in front of the Memorial at 2:30 PM
- Chambois and Montormel: the Poles
Saturday, July 9th - Le Bourg Saint Léonard: the Americans
Saturday, August 6th - Trun and Saint Lambert: the Canadians
Saturday, Septembrer 10th
Theatre
- Une minute encore
Saturday, May 14th, 8:30 PM - Church of Coudehard
Exhibition
- Installation, by Olivier Thiebaut
From June 24th to September, 19th - Exhibition "Hommes en tout genre" by Olivier Thiebaut and Martine Gasnier
From June 24th to July 24th - Church of Coudehard
Music
- Accordion-Cello duo by Raphaël Pidoux and Elodie Soulard
Friday June 17th, 8:30 PM - Church of Coudehard
Outdoor movie
Beginning of the movie at nightfall, behind the monument
- The Longest Day (Darryl F.Zanuck)
Friday, July 15th - Katyn (Andrzej Wadja)
Friday, August 12nd